The Claim
Creatine supplementation at standard doses has no effect on serum dihydrotestosterone (DHT) levels or the incidence of androgenetic alopecia in healthy individuals.
What the research says
Supports is higher
Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
These are independent scores, not a percentage. Higher-grade studies count more, so a single strong opposing study can outweigh several weaker ones.
Taking creatine at normal doses does not increase DHT levels or cause hair loss due to genetic sensitivity in healthy people.
See the scientific wording
Creatine supplementation at standard doses does not elevate DHT levels or induce androgenetic alopecia in healthy individuals.
Taking creatine does not change how the body converts testosterone into dihydrotestosterone, so hormone levels stay normal and hair loss does not occur.
What the research says
2 studiesStudy: Does creatine cause hair loss? A 12-week randomized controlled trial
This study gave 5 grams of creatine daily to men for 12 weeks and found no increase in DHT or hair loss compared to those who took a placebo. So, creatine doesn’t seem to cause baldness.
This study gave people creatine and caffeine, had them lift weights, and checked their hormone levels — nothing changed. Since hair loss from creatine would need higher DHT (a hormone made from testosterone), and testosterone didn’t go up, it’s unlikely creatine causes hair loss.
Score breakdown, mechanism chain, raw evidence, ideal studies needed & 2 supporting studies
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