Creatine & Hair Loss
Does Creatine Cause Hair Loss?
Creatine is one of the most popular supplements for athletes and gym-goers, known for improving strength, power, and muscle mass. However, a long-standing concern is whether creatine contributes to hair loss. This claim originates from a 2009 study that suggested creatine might increase dihydrotestosterone (DHT) levels—a hormone linked to male pattern baldness. But does the latest research support this?
What the Science Says
A 2021 review (PMC7871530) analyzed the effects of creatine on testosterone and DHT levels. The conclusion? There is no consistent evidence that creatine increases DHT in a way that would contribute to hair loss. While the 2009 study found a 56% increase in DHT, follow-up studies have failed to replicate this result, and most research finds no significant impact on testosterone or DHT.
A 2024 study (PubMed 39720835) further examined creatine’s long-term effects and found no connection between creatine use and hair loss. The study emphasized that genetics, stress, and hormonal factors play a much bigger role in hair loss than creatine supplementation.
Conclusion
There is no strong scientific evidence that creatine causes hair loss. While creatine might temporarily affect DHT levels, the overall impact on hair loss remains unproven. If you're experiencing hair thinning, it’s more likely due to genetics, stress, or other hormonal factors rather than creatine itself.
If you’re concerned, monitoring your hair health while taking creatine and consulting a specialist can provide clarity. But based on current research, creatine is not a direct cause of hair loss.
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Source
Common questions and misconceptions about creatine supplementation: what does the scientific evidence really show? https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7871530/
Medically reviewed by Sobia Trivedi
