
Does Creatine cause Hair Loss? Finally, we have an answer.
Physionic
May 7, 2025
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Debunk creatine myths: it doesn't cause hair loss for most
The evidence now leans moderately strongly to the conclusion that creatine does not cause hair loss for most people.
Debunk creatine hair loss myth from flawed study
The idea that creatine causes hair loss originated from a 2009 study that never actually measured hair growth or loss.
Debunk creatine myths: no increase in DHT levels
A new study shows creatine does not increase DHT levels; in fact, the placebo group experienced the exact same hormonal effects.
Discontinue creatine for hair growth benefits
In a recent 12-week trial, creatine supplementation showed no effect on hair count, hair density, or other metrics of hair growth.
Investigate creatine's impact on hair loss in genetically predisposed individuals
The study does not answer if creatine could accelerate hair loss in people with a genetic predisposition to androgenic alopecia.
Understand 5-alpha reductase's role in androgenic alopecia
People with a family history of androgenic hair loss have greater scalp activity of the 5-alpha reductase enzyme, which converts testosterone to DHT.
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