The Claim

Creatine supplementation does not increase testosterone or dihydrotestosterone (DHT) levels in a clinically meaningful way, despite transient elevations observed in one small study, and is not an anabolic steroid.

Source: Common questions and misconceptions about creatine supplementation: what does the scientific evidence really show?

What the research says

Supports is higher

Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.

Supports
20score
Challenges
0score

These are independent scores, not a percentage. Higher-grade studies count more, so a single strong opposing study can outweigh several weaker ones.

Description
1 study reviewed
In plain English

Taking creatine supplements won’t turn you into a steroid user or boost your male hormones in any meaningful way—even though one tiny study saw a short, tiny spike that doesn’t really matter.

See the scientific wording

Creatine supplementation is not an anabolic steroid and does not increase testosterone or dihydrotestosterone (DHT) levels in a clinically meaningful way, despite transient elevations in one small study.

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Common questions and misconceptions about creatine supplementation: what does the scientific evidence really show?

    This study looked at lots of science about creatine and says it’s not a steroid and doesn’t really boost hormones like testosterone or DHT in a way that matters for your body, even if one tiny study saw a small, short-lived change.

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