Creatine Does NOT Cause Hair Loss
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- Опубликовано: 24 май 2023
- Creatine is a very safe and well-studied supplement but there are lot of people who believe that it causes hair loss.
Well, I'm here to tell you that it doesn't! Or at least I'm here to try and convince you that it doesn't.
But in order to do that we have to go all the way back to one small study which seems to have confounded and confused a lot of people.
This small study showed that rugby players who were using creatine experienced an increase in their testosterone to DHT level.
And this small study was enough to convince people that creatine might cause hair loss through the increase of DHT.
Nevermind the fact that no other studies have been able to replicate the results and nevermind the fact that no studies show that creatine increases testosterone, some people still believe that creatine causes hair loss.
But all existing evidence at this point suggests that it does NOT cause hair loss in any way shape or form.
But research isn't everything, because there are still anecdotal reports that it might.
So what should you do? If you are seriously concerned about hair loss from creatine then avoiding it if you have androgenetic alopecia (male patterned baldness) is probably your best bet.
But if you don't, then I don't see any issue in taking creatine.
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Good points in this video!
I did some research on “creatine and acne side effects” and there’s a few RUclips videos that made me change my mind.
For some women and men, creatine can raise your DHT and testosterone levels by 60% which could then trigger hormonal breakouts because it makes your body produce more sebum oils.
What are your thoughts on this? I also heard it could be the brand you are taking. Possibly cheaper brands with fillers could cause this issue.
Everyone is different so this may not be a problem for some people…but should be a caution for those of us who are prone to acne and have hormonal issues.
same. I was gonna take creatine but 100% changed my mind on it. I'm a guy nearing 30, near that age where people start having hair loss. I don't want to speedrun my hair loss even more lol.
That's good to know!!
Another scientist that keeps confusing.
But for those who have MPB/Androgenic Alopecia but is currently taking Finasteride and Minoxidil for years and have great progress, is it safe supplement Creatine?
What about menopausal thinning of hair? Would it be best to avoid creatine in this situation? I get confused with all the different types of hair loss!🙈
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cringe
Yes, PCOS women want to stay away from it. Made my hair fall out
Does Creatine monohydrate stress the kidneys? Don’t wanna risk CKD if it is like that.
Fortunately, I am not a rugby player. Rugby in itself, probably causes hair loss... all over the body! 😂
Sir i am confused yes i have male pattern baldness but what u reckon should i give a try for few days and check??????
Mt krna bhai ganza ho jaoge mere bht hair loss hua
You must overhaul your entire life.
I took creatine for just over a week and from what was 2-3 hairs when combing through hair with hands, quickly went to 10-20 hairs and hairs all over my pillow. I kept my previous training and everything the exact same. Just too coincidental to think it's not speeding up the process.
Sshh you are not supposed to share your anecdotal story, only science paid by the supplement companies is to be considered.
@@Tate525 I am just saying my case, my hair was shedding a fair bit more after using creatine for just over a week. I then stopped and after 4-5 days, the hair shedding has gone back to the ‘only couple of strands every so often’. I may genuinely try again soon to see if it happens again, it did rapidly improve my size and weight
@@Tate525 did my reply get deleted?
In short, when I stopped taking creatine I stopped losing hair, it did make me gain weight fast tho
You could be a twin brother of Hugh Jackman. Every time I open Your channel, I see first Hugh Jackman. It takes me a few seconds to see Dr. Westin Childs. >D
Wait that was so strange that you said the link was very tenuous at best and then you recommended not taking creatine if you have MPB anyway… ?
If you have MPB your hair follicles are more susceptible to the mild increase in DHT, which might accelerate hair fall.
How can this effect kidneys ?
I’ve had stones in the past
It doesn't affect kidneys if you drink adequate amounts of water, but the link between creatine and hairloss if you have the male pattern baldness gene is the most proven link, just because there isn't a supplement company sponsoring studies on this topic, doesn't mean it does not exist.
I have been taking hair supplements for my male pattern baldness. It’s growing back now and I just bought my first bottle of creatine 😅. Bummer as it is a fact I have PCOS 😢
Same for me as well, bought creatine as I'm trying to get stronger and fitter, and after the other recent Creatine video thought it was worth a try. But... I have Androgenetic Alopecia.
@@nkj321 results? Creatine caused hair loss for u?
@@rohitk2629 I gave it to a friend, didn’t want to risk it as I already deal with alopecia. Upping my protein intake, intermittent fasting a few days a week and consistent yoga has been giving me results
@@nkj321Women who are sensitive to androgen especially DHT should not even pick up creatine. Unless you look that Jada Smith look.
It did with me
do what
@@crjinx999 cause hairloss
Personal experience above cience.. My hair was affected after statting creatine
There are so many videos that 'debunk' the link between creatine and hair loss - and in the comments are men stating quite clearly that taking creatine led to them losing hair.
@@davidnorden1972 yes
@@davidnorden1972Ohh well you can believe the videos and continue losing or you can believe your own first hand experience or people that had similarly experiences to you and stop it's use. Remember science can be paid for by supplements companies, they can decide what type of studies roll out.
Yes it does..i lose a lot of hair..only 1month on creatine..dont use it guys😢
I've read hundreds of comments online detailing people's experience of losing hair due to creatine. What annoys me, is guys like Childs say "There is no evidence". Why are the numerous experiences expressed online NOT EVIDENCE? I believe they are the BEST evidence! These "Doctors" on RUclips spouting "No Evidence" are frauds. Likely paid by Creatine makers to produce these videos.