Does Creatine Cause Hair Loss? Your Creatine Questions Answered

Does Creatine Cause Hair Loss? Your Creatine Questions Answered | Myprotein

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Expert nutritionist answers all your creatine questions - including whether it’s safe to take with no breaks, if it causes hair loss, and if you can mix it with other supplements.
When it comes to creatine, it seems like there's a lot of confusion! We’ve already had 2 super-informative creatine videos from PhD researcher and nutritionist, Richie Kirwan, but they still weren’t enough to satisfy you lot. So, we got him back to go through some of the most asked questions in the comment section.
Watch now to find out everything you wanted to know about creatine and how to use it effectively.
Find Richie on Instagram: @be_more_nutrition
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:45 - Is creatine safe for long-term use?
01:39 - Can you take creatine if you don’t work out every day?
02:26 - When should I take creatine?
03:00 - What happens if I take creatine with other supplements?
03:48 - Can I load for longer with a lower dose?
04:15 - Can I take creatine with coffee?
04:37 - What is Creapure and micronised creatine?
05:39 - Do you have to drink more water when taking creatine?
06:33 - What happens if you stop taking creatine?
06:56 - Does creatine cause hair loss?
07:57 - Is there a difference between creatine powder and creatine pills?
08:08 - Should I take creatine if I’m only training at home?
08:27 - Will creatine make me gain weight?
09:02 - What can I take creatine with?
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@MyproteinOfficial 2 жыл бұрын

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@grrreatdays6788 2 жыл бұрын

I’d there any benefit to taking 10 - 15 grams a day, i weight 17st!! Kind regards

@macss6615 2 жыл бұрын

35 pound a kg of impact whey …….site got stupid dear 🤦🏼‍♂️

@williamrobinson6680 Жыл бұрын

My doc recommends no, not to. But if I insist. Have plenty of liquids on standby, as Creatine unsafely increases creatinine, a waste product in the kidneys. He was correct. After a year use, my creatinine level was at the highest/outer indicator, while still inside the safe zone.

@ACJ.Reptiles Жыл бұрын

How old

@buzzmojo7928 3 ай бұрын

Can my 72-year-old mother consume creatine?

@benlovett7854 2 жыл бұрын

Never heard of this guy before and now I’m hooked he just talks and stuff makes sense

@benjaminspringer Жыл бұрын

You're awesome man. Thanks for you honest, straight to the point answers. I really appreciate it. As someone who's a complete beginner when it comes to supplements and nutrition for bodybuilding, your channel is a Godsend. Keep up the great work!

@blazed_sins9192 2 жыл бұрын

Someone just needs to do a higher quality study into the effects of Creatine on hair loss... The one everyone is basing this off at the moment isn't great.

@jonwilliams3664 2 жыл бұрын

Has no effect on hair loss

@dr.bendover-md 2 жыл бұрын

“There are no scientific evidence” is just the scientists way to say “we don’t know yet”. People need to keep calm and stop trying to control everything.

@danielbenitez6985 Жыл бұрын

Why would science do a study that would cause science to lose money?

@TehApolloEleven Жыл бұрын

I took creatine when I was younger. I am absolutely furious with myself that I ever did. Don’t take it.

@ShaneLayton Жыл бұрын

@@TehApolloEleven why

@zahimbaqaye3180 2 жыл бұрын

This video and channel is so underrated. Thanks for useful information Keep it up. ❤

@strictlybangers 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff. Thorough and comprehensive. Cheers

@Fuckstepdubsteppa 2 жыл бұрын

I've just started back at the gym after many years away, thankyou for the Guidance on my road down being skinny to muscley.

@christopherruthart7792 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your content. You’re very helpful to me in this part of my life.

@roryjohnstone7558 Жыл бұрын

Straight forward info! Thank you! Too much BS out there about it. When I took it in Iraq while in the Army(boredom gave me plenty of time to go to the gym) I tripped my bench, push/pull-ups and sit-ups. My run time died though due to the weight gain😂

@danplove97 6 ай бұрын

A company that sells Creatine is not going to say anything bad about it are they? 😂

@kranmaster Жыл бұрын

Creatine has been widely used by athletes/celebrities and the general public for nearly 30 years now, and there have not been any reports on unexplained spikes in baldness amongst either group. Given the crazy scrutiny celebrities and athletes are constantly under now and the prevalence of social media, it's safe to say the alarm bells would have been sounded a long time ago if there was anything to it. That's no even getting into the fact that the study was hugely flawed.

@EmmanuelOgundipe Жыл бұрын

That was really awesome man. Straight to the answer. Thank you so much for this.

@katehartley7566 Жыл бұрын

I'm really happy you covered hair loss. I have only just started taking creatine and came across some of those sensationalist posts .... fact is I delayed getting started with creatine because of them. However, I've dived into all your videos and you've allayed all my fears. I'm loading this week and looking forward to my future gains. I'm 52 and post menopausal and strength train 5 to 6 times a week (different body parts each day) and want to keep looking and feeling strong into my older years. Thank you so much for such a valuable video!

@porodicnoblago5791 7 ай бұрын

It only counts for guys, Because of DHT and Testestorne.

@manojreddy123 3 ай бұрын

Are you a man?

@SUBSCRIBER-he9vm 2 жыл бұрын

U ALWAYS ANSWER QUESTIONS CLEARLY YOU ALWAYS MAKE ME COMFORTABLE ON TAKING MY FIRST SUPPLEMENTS I TRUST YOU BROTHER.

@navardowallace-gill8073 2 жыл бұрын

you're my favourite/ go to nutritionist on the internet !

@suartaasani9909 Жыл бұрын

Thank u so much for all this info! Just went and bought some asked the guy questions at GNC and he confused me. Thank u for all this info!

@Mark-ks9jj Жыл бұрын

Great content that cuts through the BS out there well done!

@paulpaenen2465 2 жыл бұрын

First of all, thank you for the vids. They are so clear and well explained 😊 one question though. I've ordered creapure. You're talking about taking monohydrate at 5grams a day. The recommendations on the label of my creapure creatine are to take 3,4 grams of it a day. Is this a correct difference due to it to be a slightly more pure form of creatine or should I stay at the 5 grams a day with the creapure aswell?

@Jiffchiropractor 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, the guys at GNC swear they know everything every time💀

@czr5145 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, very informational video

@logiclanguagelearningFrench Жыл бұрын

Is creatine better when taken with a juice or is it true the acid breaks it down. I’ve heard both. Thank you for your time !

@RahafAlharthi 8 күн бұрын

Just subscribed for great explanation! thank you. :)

@diegogutierrez4979 Жыл бұрын

Great information love it.

@jennifermcrayde3294 Жыл бұрын

So, I can take 1g every other day with a pre-workout powder? Would I need to cycle off at some point? I'm 5'3 and about 95 lbs. Thank you! Great video and information!

@ee7369 11 ай бұрын

New subscriber. Thank you. I've heard adding HMB with creatine during cutting is very beneficial. Is that true? It says that HMB works on muscle wasting while creatine builds the muscle.

@megan.butterworth 2 жыл бұрын

can you take creatine and thermopure together?

@paddysloan Жыл бұрын

Excellent video!

@tatanka2392 2 жыл бұрын

Great explanation

@samharper5106 2 жыл бұрын

This channel is so useful and informative. Keep the videos coming. Brilliant content 👌👍👏👏

@MyproteinOfficial 2 жыл бұрын

More to come!

@markfisher2683 2 жыл бұрын

You, Sir, are HARD CORE!! Doing a video RIGHT AFTER a workout?!? BALLER;). And, thank you very much for the useful info, as always! Cheers!

@_JustARandomDude 11 ай бұрын

Hey, I just came across this and I just want to ask about the part regarding the coffee and creatine. Are you saying that I can drink coffee and creatine on the same day and the coffee won't affect the creatine as long as I don't drink one after the other immediately ? I know this is an old video but I hope this gets noticed. Thank you

@allaapplebaum 2 жыл бұрын

What about Kre-Alkalyn? Thank you!

@H.E.M. 2 жыл бұрын

Been on creatine for almost a year now and I don’t noticed a difference on my hairline from photos before taking it. Still pretty hair but I use rosemary oil makes my hair look thick asf.

@inusfamilyfun7255 2 жыл бұрын

hi, which rosemary do you use. thanks

@m.g_0109 Жыл бұрын

Hey just a quick question, the only thing that i see with people that use creatine that is holding me back is they get strechmarks, is there a way to prevent it?

@helenalovelock1030 Жыл бұрын

Is the micronised one more beneficial ?

@denaldorrapaj4782 Жыл бұрын

How is more better to get creatine or THEY protein powder ? Or i can use both of them?

@stldsg2826 Жыл бұрын

I am a 30 year old female and I started Myprotein Creatine Monohydrate 2 weeks ago, so here it’s my experience so far. Being a vegetarian since forever I started to do some research about different supplements to help me with my gym performance. I read so many mixed reviews and at the beginning I was very afraid of taking Creatine because of everything I read online. Anyway, I decided to give it a try and see where it goes. In general I have very sensitive skin and digestive system. 1st week: 1 scoop/daily, no side effects. My skin actually was glowing. 2nd week: 1 scoop/daily, no bloating, no upset stomach. I feel thirsty and angrier than usual. My hair actually looks fuller and longer which is weird, taking in consideration all of the comments about hair loss. Let me know if you want updates about my journey in creatine.🤗

@tomg5405 Жыл бұрын

probably because as a vegetarian you was lacking of it

@melodyebuskin5490 Жыл бұрын

Yes please as I’m also a veggie and my recent blood levels show low kidney function ie low creatine. I don’t drink coffee. I only do yoga and walking up an down hills. Which supp do you take?

@sinnermeister Жыл бұрын

@@melodyebuskin5490hello we meet again :)

@melodyebuskin5490 Жыл бұрын

@@sinnermeister from where?

@sinnermeister Жыл бұрын

@@melodyebuskin5490 Tinnitus Liam Boehm?

@rodolfolorote9059 Жыл бұрын

So IF you're already balding (receding hairline or widow's peak), will creatine accelerate the balding process?

@AWhileHanlin 6 ай бұрын

Of all my friends who've taken creatine since late teens theyre recedng or bald. Of friends who didnt alot less are balding. Anecdotal yes but an observation.

@EL_Chuy15 2 жыл бұрын

What does it do with fast metabolism

@niknakz4339 2 жыл бұрын

Great video

@Fleischgewordener_Sterbehelfer 2 жыл бұрын

The thing is with the hair loss stuff. There might be a chance that i will lose my hair in the future, my grandfather of my mothers side and his entire family were already bald at my age, while my hair is still there and is still really dense. I fear that taking creatine might kick of the process of hair loss. My hair is of amazing quality and quantity and my biggest fear is getting bald.

@qraxulz4376 2 жыл бұрын

Just jump on finasteride & minoxidil, one or the other, or both, but probably consult a physician first. I started using them at 17 (18 now) because I took roaccutane (isotretinoin) an acne medication prescribed my a dermatologist and one of the side effects is hair loss/ thinning. Look, if there is literally no scientific evidence that creatine monohydrate causes hair loss, then there is no problem to worry about. It's like the equivalent of eating junk food knowing its bad, but still doing it and you know the side effects of eating said junk food.

@unkownoflife5959 2 жыл бұрын

@@qraxulz4376 any effect on your sex drive?

@evilsnowflake7414 Жыл бұрын

@@qraxulz4376 wrong. There are studies that show creatine increases DHT and DHT inscreases hair loss in most people.

@qraxulz4376 Жыл бұрын

@@evilsnowflake7414 lovely. Link the peer reviewed studies then mate.

@beerme8949 Жыл бұрын

Biggest fear? Oh wow. Lol ;)

@CEPTRA99 Жыл бұрын

Can you take bioten vitamins and creatine together?

@thomasricci5007 2 жыл бұрын

I feel a lot better about taking creatine now. Thank you!

@x.d.pharut 2 жыл бұрын

Fr same today was my first time taking it I got so stressed why I was gonna drink it😂also did it help you

@thomasricci5007 2 жыл бұрын

@@x.d.pharut 1000% helped me. Still have a full head of hair lmao. I plan on being on creatine for a long long time. Good luck to you sir!

@goataholic5813 Жыл бұрын

@@thomasricci5007 hello do you still take? If yes have you experienced hair loss?

@Sleeping_Giants Жыл бұрын

@@goataholic5813 he literally just said he didn’t have hair loss lol learn to read

@ImmersiveGamer83 2 жыл бұрын

Not related but your flav drops are amazing and help me a lot with fasting as I can have a bit in black coffee without breaking fast 👍

@bellablackkitty Жыл бұрын

What are the flavor drops?

@ImmersiveGamer83 Жыл бұрын

@@bellablackkitty sugar free liquid sweetener that comes in multiple flavours, you put like 6 drops in coffee or a few more in porridge instead of adding sugar. Really good

@bellablackkitty Жыл бұрын

@@ImmersiveGamer83 sounds great. Are they stevia? Where do you buy them?

@cassandrarasillo8033 2 жыл бұрын

What’s creatine hcl? Is there a difference?

@TBlacky 2 жыл бұрын

Could you do a video on vitafibre 👍

@naturaljackk 2 жыл бұрын

🏴🏴I'm 29 years old! I was fine, not much hairloss, but I've down a video with photos of the changes 💪💪💪I did 5 mg daily with a LOADING phase 🙌

@carlodonn8983 Жыл бұрын

@@Demoniodg late response. I'm 50..been using creatine for over a decade. No hair loss what so ever

@jeraldinejulian8136 Жыл бұрын

I normally workout in the afternoon so can I take creatine in the morning and then a pre workout in the afternoon?

@gagemeadows9753 2 жыл бұрын

This information was really helpful but I still have one more question. Can teenage athletes take it?

@talonyadiggg 2 жыл бұрын

yes

@elmzadrianmangalindan6299 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your informative videos.Do I have to take BCAA or AMINO MAX 8000?For now,I'm taking whey protein ripped along with Creatine and Amino max 8000.Goodluck and more power to your channel.

@supersonic882 2 жыл бұрын

I've done search on bcaa and found to be BS with minimal benefits unless u don't care about money Since they don't have all amino acids U can get all the amino acids from eggs, red meat.. Ect U can search more for your self

@oliverstanko1205 2 жыл бұрын

@@supersonic882 I don't know where exactly you've done you're research, but tbh I agree and disagree with you at the same time.. my uncle has been working in pharmaindustry for over 20 years, and I've been talking to him about BCAA´s. What I found out from him is that it's *JUST A SUPPLEMENT* (this is pretty important) that is rich for amino acids. Of course you can get it from regular food, but it's almost the same as with creatine, you can get it from food, but it won't be there as much of it as in the supplement, that's why it's called *SUPPLEMENT* . So it's not completely useless bs

@supersonic882 2 жыл бұрын

@@oliverstanko1205 You are right I agree with you BCAA is still has some benefits, I meant it's not as legit compared with the marketing it gets and it's not the ideal way to get the amino acids. The value u get from it for the money u pay is not enough (in my opinion) unfortunately people fall for it.

@_Crunch 2 жыл бұрын

Gains?

@NGUJZ 2 жыл бұрын

Thoughts on Kre-alk creatine ?

@19NOTAFOX91 4 ай бұрын

Is it ok to take if I am on a water pill like furosemide?

@josediaz-ortega6405 7 ай бұрын

I took creatine about 2 months ago. It made a difference in my performance. I’m 28 and had never taken before. I didn’t load; just did 5g a day. I noticed a lot of hair on my pillow and hair on my hands when I would wash my hair(never experienced this before). I’ve looked at many videos (since creatine did help with my energy levels and focus at the gym). All the most popular videos were made by creators that had supplement sponsorships, had a supplement line or ties to the supplement industry. Long story short: I stopped taking creatine and about 2-3 weeks later I stopped shedding.

@skbnzo 6 ай бұрын

same bro, every time i would hop on the shower my hair would literally dissipate and i’d see strands. but after stop taking it, i see no hair loss.

@josediaz-ortega6405 6 ай бұрын

@@skbnzo yea it’s been a few months for me and I’m good. Still got my full head of hair. Glad to hear you were able to recover as well.

@skbnzo 6 ай бұрын

@@josediaz-ortega6405 bro have u stopped using creative now? are you still on it?

@patriotclips5648 2 ай бұрын

I disagree. Every time I start taking creatine for a few months my hair starts thinning and falling out. I stopped taking it for a few months and I noticed my hair rejuvenating. I have tested this and observed this personally over five times.

@rhyguy6260 Жыл бұрын

i just ordered $200 of creatine after your videos. i have decided that it is probably worth it

@droidgracie4121 2 жыл бұрын

How about taking creatine on empty stomach?

@maddy7771 Жыл бұрын

One last question.. Can we take creatine while on cutting phase ?

@evelynrange7764 Жыл бұрын

I have underactive Thyroid and on levothyroxine can I take creatine

@MMS19982 Жыл бұрын

Is there any research showing that 14yrs teens should not take creatine? My son is a soccer player. Thanks

@daminibinoo 10 күн бұрын

My hair reduced falling after I did a few things. I used natural hair masks like avocado and yogurt. I avoided brushing my hair when it was wet to stop it from breakage. Once a week, I rubbed my scalp with hair oil. I washed my hair 1-2 times a week with liiitleextra cocoonionn shampoo.

@santanusur1265 Жыл бұрын

In case I have the gene of hairloss or baldness, would taking creatine speed up the process of hairloss ?

@Ryzin6 Жыл бұрын

as he said in the vid, there in no study that says this.

@kkrnsr 2 жыл бұрын

1st day today taaaking my creatine. Thank you for this video

@missingno88 2 жыл бұрын

How’s your journey so far? Any difference in your hair?

@Mr_death17 5 ай бұрын

Yeah I'm loosing my hairs,😢@@missingno88

@Skyguy_steve 2 жыл бұрын

I am currently able to buy creatine HCL for a decent price; is that just as effective as the rest?

@earlcoles5215 2 жыл бұрын

Im assuming that you got HCL because you were having stomach pains from the most researched and best creatine which is monohydrate , you will get the same results more or less depending on your body, people usually get HCL because monohydrate makes certain individuals too pumped up & with stomach issues, a lot of experienced HCL users say they dont get stomach cramps like the way they did with monohydrate so they feel it's the best creatine, also some individuals said they were switching back to monohydrate because they wasted their money on HCL....hopefully it works for you 👍

@jaedeefred-santiago9075 2 жыл бұрын

This is probably the best response I have ever received for this topic! How about creatine HCL I have just started taking it for a a week and I feel great just scared about the long term effects I know you mentioned but hey just a worry, what do you think?

@earlcoles5215 2 жыл бұрын

You should be scared, creatine monohydrate is the one that has been researched for long term safety LOL LOL....just cycle and you should be alright, we as humans are taking in all types of toxicities every day, whether eating, drinking or breathing

@rkirwan1 2 жыл бұрын

As mentioned already, creatine is the most well researched form and honestly, I haven't looked much into the HCL form at all. Worrying is something I'd try to avoid though.

@marlonmarquez4798 2 жыл бұрын

@@earlcoles5215 creatine isn’t toxic though?

@earlcoles5215 2 жыл бұрын

@@marlonmarquez4798 creatine made from China I heard are more likely to have a bit of toxicities whereas the creatine made from Germany does not

@sleepingmonke4312 Жыл бұрын

@@earlcoles5215 tf

@johnpomfret5648 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you. What is the amount of extra weight stored from creative? I have to weigh in once a year for the military, and dropping those last couple pounds can be tough. I weigh 196 pounds

@rkirwan1 2 жыл бұрын

It varies enormously between people. Some people see no weight gain and in others it can be 0.5-1.5 kg

@madisonmarchand3966 Жыл бұрын

Can you take pre workout with creatine????

@TestTest-eg9ll 4 ай бұрын

Hi Sir. Is 3g per day enough? Thank you

@nucksfordacup 2 жыл бұрын

If you're worried about male pattern hairloss due to DHT, so many people nowadays take Finasteride 1mg. Almost every male actor/singer takes it to help combat the hair loss.

@deviouscat4571 2 жыл бұрын

The problem is the side effects. It has a whole damn load of side effects such as gynecomastia, erectile disfunction on the long term, increased risk of prostate cancer, shrinkage of the penis and testicles... :s The longer you take it, the more prone to get side effects you are.

@guyrock5855 2 жыл бұрын

@@deviouscat4571 you’re absolutely correct, it’s correct even for minoxidil..I stopped using it..I’ll rather go bald than have ED

@deviouscat4571 2 жыл бұрын

@@guyrock5855 To be fair, i've been using Minoxidil for some time and i have 0 side effects, i think... idk.

@guyrock5855 2 жыл бұрын

@@deviouscat4571 best of luck!

@deviouscat4571 2 жыл бұрын

@@guyrock5855 Thanks my dude, you too. :)

@jzoro3203 Жыл бұрын

Will it increase the speed that I gain muscle mass and definition

@bethechangeyouwanttoseeint1050 Жыл бұрын

Could I mix it into porridge?

@AZ-gs6hj 2 жыл бұрын

So creatine does cause hair loss. The majority of men experience male pattern baldness at some point. If you have family members with receding hairlines and bald spots, you most likely have that same gene. If DHT has increased in large leaps after taking creatine, that will only speed up the male pattern baldness. The main concern that many people have is they know eventually they will start balding, maybe in their 30’s or 40’s, but is it worth the risk of starting the balding process earlier for minuscule gains? Most men already know that they will go bald, but with certain lifestyle choices such as exercising, eating a whole food diet, abstaining from drugs/alcohol, sleeping 8-9 hours, keeping stress low, etc, they can slow that process down. If they live a life where they’re drinking and eating unhealthy, most likely they are going to bald a lot faster.

@willhem69 2 жыл бұрын

Yh exactly I’ve already notice hair thinning within a month of taking it. It’s a shame because these big companies won’t come outright and say it because they sell these products. I mean creatine heavily improve my gains but Yh I’m not being bald when I’m 25 I’ll just have to grind even harder.

@Haris-jx9ld 2 жыл бұрын

@@willhem69 maan I just bought some creatine and I’ve been using it for two days and I don’t want to go bald. Imma stop using it, erm I don’t want to sound dumb in asking this but since I’ve only used it for two days in a row I’ll be fine right if I stop using it? I’m not gonna go bald am I? 😭

@willhem69 2 жыл бұрын

@@Haris-jx9ld if u have balding in your family I would heavily advise not taking it, but if u don’t have balding in ur family it can still thin ur hair a little but once u stop taking it your hair comes back, but the vast majority of ppl who don’t have balding in the family don’t experience hair thinning. I’ve talked to ppl in the gym and one of them said in their family men go bald on top of their head in their late 30s and his older brother was starting to lose his hair as he approached that age but this guy was mid 20s and started to lose his hair line pretty quickly after taking creatine. As soon as he stopped creatine his hair line stopped going back and he did regain some of his hair thickness with loads of hair shampoo. But if u r going to take creatine or any other supplements research it and make ur own mind up. Because it is a fact that creatine does increase levels of dht but the affects will be different for everyone.

@Haris-jx9ld 2 жыл бұрын

@@willhem69 maan thank you for responding I appreciate it 🙌

@AZ-gs6hj 2 жыл бұрын

@@WGAGENCY The take home message is that if you have MPB apparent in your family history, you too will most likely experience hair loss as well. It's not the creatine making your hair fall out directly, it's the male pattern baldness that gets accelerated by taking creatine. So you will see recession in the temples and crown. If you are very DHT sensitive, these are individuals that start balding when they're 17-18 years old. I've seen a few back in high school. They already had full beards and had started losing their hair in their teens. There are different stages for how sensitive you are to DHT and that is all dependent on your genetics. Some men will have a full head of hair their wholes lives and no matter how many supplements and steroids they take, they won't bald at all. Steve Cook is a great example. Definitely was on gear when he was competing and yet perfect hair, perfect skin, looks younger than he is. I myself know that there is MPB in my family. No one really has great hair genetics in my family so I decided that it is not worth the possible risk of speeding it up. I've taken it before and the benefits weren't drastic at all. It's not a steroid so you won't just blow up with muscle and strength. I instead focus on optimizing my diet and my recovery and track my training. Making sure the foods I eat are the highest quality with the most nutrient density. Tracking my sleep to make sure I get at least 8 hours a night. Doing all these things will outperform anything creatine will do for you.

@shineeand2pmlover 2 жыл бұрын

Does the amount of in take of creative matter based off your weight? For example, I’m 245lbs and my roommate is 110lbs. Do we have to take a certain amount based off our weight (I read up on this a bit) or does taking the recommended 3-5grams or 20grams daily the best and okay with whatever weight you are?

@axlprz11 2 жыл бұрын

5 grams of creatine is the golden number. Creatine works on muscles so i would say if you have a lot of muscle rather than fat, take more creatine although 5 should be good. It really depends on the amount of muscle you have, if you weigh 245 & your roommate is 110 but both of y’all have the same amount of muscle, the same amount of creatine should be taken edit: i would say do not take more than 10g a day if you do chose to take more than the recommended 3-5 ESPECIALLY if you’re just starting in taking creatine

@Gachilyn Жыл бұрын

Very very informative! I'm new to this! I was wondering, in my case I go to the gym from.monday through Friday, when can I start to see the creatine results? Do I have to do very heavy weights or that? Or just normal cardio

@awillzchillz 11 ай бұрын

Just an FYI, you don't see results from creatine, you feel them. For instance, if you take creatine and don't work out, you won't see any changes. However, creatine over the course of time allows you to lift heavier and have energy for longer workout sessions. This is where you will 'see' results.

@Titan0170 Жыл бұрын

Does creatine increase metabolism and build lean muscle?

@glustrio._.4133 2 жыл бұрын

Should I take creatine if I’m 15? I have done a lot of research, most say it’s safe but teenagers should speak with a doctor before taking it. I don’t know if I should take it or not.

@thecitrushigh3485 Жыл бұрын

As you said Speak with your doctor

@zaneashton5262 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I recently wanted to start gyming and thinking of useing creatin for the gym

@hossamomar6256 2 жыл бұрын

gyming ? 😂😂😂😂😂😂

@deviouscat4571 2 жыл бұрын

@@hossamomar6256 He be gayming fam

@1625GEE 2 жыл бұрын

@@hossamomar6256 you don't know about it? New olympic sport 2024.

@NGUJZ 2 жыл бұрын

Like to take my creatine with post training protein shake.

@Achangedname2000 Күн бұрын

Does "Taking creatine and caffeine separately" mean to leave some time in between them (if so, how much)? Or does it mean that if you take caffeine from pre-workouts or from coffee you can not take creatine at all? 🤔

@mojtaba3716 2 жыл бұрын

what about levels of creatinine in blood? mine is slightly above the normal range. is that normal?

@rkirwan1 2 жыл бұрын

Creatinine can increase if you're physically active/train a lot. You should mention that to your doctor if your results are high

@trashed_baka7802 Жыл бұрын

So I can take it with my protein shake at the same time?

@TechReflex 2 жыл бұрын

If you Google for 'Creatin hair loss', you see many articles about it, because anyone on internet can write an article, and a lot of them have just claimed that 'it has been medically shown that Creatin can cause hair loss', without going into the details of the study, so these articles would of course rank on Google. Secondly, most of these articles were from hair loss treatment center websites. As for my understanding, the study was done on few number (only 20) of people, who were given 25g/day for a week, then were kept on 5g/day maintenance for 2 more weeks, and the observation was about elevated DHT levels, but there are many other factors that can increase your DHT, and this study was just quite short, and had very less number of people, and none of the other studies that are there have confirmed what this study found. Though, I'd love for them to conduct a similar study, so we can know for sure. (Also, since DHT can also stimulate beard growth, shouldn't people with patchy beard get a fuller beard after taking creatin?)

@earlcoles5215 2 жыл бұрын

The 2nd month of using creatine I woke up with all the hair on the left side of my head hanging from my scalp

@valitsemllaluokanavahyvaks3556 2 жыл бұрын

@@earlcoles5215 rly? :DDD.

@earlcoles5215 2 жыл бұрын

@@valitsemllaluokanavahyvaks3556 I lied

@Sam-xr8ne 2 жыл бұрын

it has actually helped my hair thinning and loss.

@ccbax9897 2 жыл бұрын

So Ive been having a protein shake everyday which has 1.5g of creatine at 100g. But I'm taking 40g which is 0.6g of creatine. Will 0.6g of creatine have any affect on me?

@marcelofarabolini3689 4 ай бұрын

Can you take it as a teen? I’m 16 years old is that okay

@suyashdave9642 2 жыл бұрын

hey! can you please make a video about the dosage. I got my monohydrste creatine but I did not get a spoon with it. it just says 5gm = 1 rounded tsp. HOW THE HECK DO I MEASURE 3-4gm now????? thank you!!!

@Sleeping_Giants Жыл бұрын

It’s called a scale

@missingno88 2 жыл бұрын

Would taking a dht blocker alongside creatine reduce any of its effects like muscle hypertrophy and strength?

@kadinstone7330 2 жыл бұрын

Basically it would become useless because DHT is part of what makes Creatine work

@missingno88 2 жыл бұрын

@@kadinstone7330 yeah, i figured as much lol thanks for the clarification though

@parthianwarrior1901 11 ай бұрын

@@kadinstone7330 i dont k now how but my social anxiety is better since i take creatine

@JaseCJay 2 жыл бұрын

coffee is a mild diuretic that gets rid of sodium and water.. not liter for liter!

@alexandergeiser3854 2 жыл бұрын

Does i have to be consistent with taking it. Like if I take it 8am before work on the weekdays and then on the weekends where I sleep in and if I take it at say 10,11, or even 1pm does that effect it at all. I'm assuming not.

@pichani377 2 жыл бұрын

No. He answered this question in the video...

@LUXacademy01 Жыл бұрын

Watch the video…

@samcooper5236 4 ай бұрын

I'd have thought this guy would be ripped af with all of his supplement knowledge 😂

@user-hc1fm9vh8t 2 ай бұрын

He’s in good shape. Are you expecting creatine to make you look like Arnold Schwarzneggar?

@Far-Right_Celt Жыл бұрын

Could do with a little advise as im a complete dunce, some info before i ask, im 33 and i bounce between 8-10 stone and im skinny as heck, i always find it very difficult to eat anything half the time as i have a mild eating disorder.. Okay so i want to gain weight and get toned for self confidence, especially since my hair is falling out now and i dont want to look like a skinny bald kemo patient lol but ive scoured the internet for advise and its like getting pulled in all directions.. What products would be essential for someone like me to start making gains on my goals? because i go onto all these sites and im like a fish out of water so apart from looking at creatine and whey protein, i have no clue of what else id need aha Thanks in advance to anyone willing to help

@Kr-jx3wo 7 ай бұрын

What about facial hair?

@user-xr3gi5kw7f Жыл бұрын

What about drinking alcohol?

@Usernam335 Жыл бұрын

Guys my moms going crazy on me taking creatine because she’s a nurse, and she won’t stop talking about how it’s bad for my heart I can get kidney failure, etc. is this true?

@Sleeping_Giants Жыл бұрын

Your mom should go back to school. Yikes. Sad that even nurses are so misinformed. No none of that is even remotely true

@dilshanayeshmantha 2 жыл бұрын

Can i mix creatine with BCAA and is it ok to mix

@hossamomar6256 2 жыл бұрын

yes

@OriginalHexcaliber Жыл бұрын

You make no mention of creatine supplementation for people with kidney problems. As many people with CKD are not even aware there is an issue, it might have been helpful to point this out. Or if it is possible to take smaller daily doses of creatine when you do have CKD.

@gaalelio 2 жыл бұрын

This video still didnt answer my questions, which are: 1-does creatine aid with height growth 2-should we eat carbs/protien before or after taking creatine

@rkirwan1 2 жыл бұрын

1. No 2. You can but you don't have to. Having creatine with food can be easier on the stomach if you're sensitive to it

@rikilethbridge632 2 жыл бұрын

height is almost entirely genetic, apart from adequate sleep and a healthy diet

@okamuspanulirus9614 2 жыл бұрын

1. Youre an idiot 2.who tf are you

@TSLApilot 2 жыл бұрын

@@rikilethbridge632 growth hormone levels effect height and can be altered by factors outside of genetics. Growth hormone deficiency is associated with short stature. Growth hormone supplementation in kids (before growth plates close) can increase heights. (Acute creatine loading has been reported to increase growth hormone for the short term, but I doubt it would have the prolonged growth hormone effect needed to increase height).

@hotsteak Жыл бұрын

One of the main side effects of creatine for me is, Binge watching creatine videos.

@ryndrssn 2 жыл бұрын

One of the most talked side effect of creatine is that it can cause weight gain, which is what I exactly look for because I am extremely underweight (currently standing at 175cm at 45kg). I do some light home workout, consume meat and milk as much as my stomach can handle for the day, but I saw no progression on my weight gain. Is it safe for me to take creatine to help me gain mass?

@erik-sr9bj 2 жыл бұрын

Yes

@kylecatterall 2 жыл бұрын

hey man, as someone who struggles/struggled with a tall lanky frame and wanting to add some mass, you really need to track your calories and make sure you’re eating enough, i for years presumed i would never add mass because i ate 3000 calories a day and didnt gain anything, then realised i just simply needed more, so 4000 cals a day, 1.1g of protein per pound of body weight, should really start adding on the pounds (obv this was just my perspective) hope it helps still

@ryndrssn 2 жыл бұрын

@@kylecatterall thanks for the genuine tips, i think that's my problem, i thought I'm eating enough but i don't think i am now. Started tracking my calorie intake a week ago, hopefully i will see result next month, thanks again!

@missingno88 2 жыл бұрын

@@kylecatterall probably my case as well. Although getting 4000 calories in a day, especially on a budget is no easy feat, not everyone can do it

@Alistana Жыл бұрын

@@ryndrssn so, hows your progress?

@conroydjarralt333 11 ай бұрын

I have 5 brothers were all in our 20s and 30s and i was the only one that took creatine. after about 8 months i noticed my hair was receded much more than even my older brothers. I thought it was tress related. But i am noticing now that i have stopped creatine for 2 months that it is still gone. But slowed the fallout. I am now stuck with a lesser hairline than my brothers and father. I wish i had done more research before. Be careful, if you like your hair. Avoid it at all costs.

@craigbreckenridge1141 2 жыл бұрын

Why don’t people just watch the video? So many questions being asked that have clearly been covered in the video

@emilywilson696 Жыл бұрын

I’m unsure about creatine and hair loss , because after starting taking ( branded ) GNC creatine pills I noticed larger amount of hair in my hairbrush / showers

@game22331 Жыл бұрын

Are your hairs good now 🤞 I started creatine 7 days ago first my hairs did not fall after starting creatine 2,-3 started to fall i thought it was normal but after 7 day the hairfall is crazy as fuck 20-30 hairs fall in a day i hand in my hair and 2 - 3 hairs would come out Going to stop creatine hope everything gets normal 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞

@jasminemariedarling Жыл бұрын

@@game22331Did you continue with creatine?? Did u experience more hair loss? I just started taking it a few weeks ago and I'm now losing hair like crazy! I do want gym gains but I also want hair lol

@parthianwarrior1901 11 ай бұрын

@@jasminemariedarling i take creatine 2-3 times a week for social anxiety