The Gillett Health Podcast Lets End The Debate: Creatine & Hair Loss
Jun 23, 2025
Delve into the intriguing debate surrounding creatine and its potential impact on hair loss. Recent studies suggest a complex relationship with testosterone and DHT levels. Learn about individual sensitivity to creatine and how it may affect hair regrowth. Discover critiques of existing research and the need for better hormone testing. Alternatives to creatine are explored, along with insights on hydration and protein intake for optimal training. Listener experiences add further depth to this fascinating health topic.
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No DHT Increase in 12 Weeks
- A recent 12-week study found no increase in DHT levels with creatine supplementation.
- However, 12 weeks might be too short to conclusively link creatine with hair loss due to slow hair loss process.
Individual Sensitivity to Creatine
- Some individuals might be sensitive to creatine leading to hair shedding due to factors like over-methylation.
- Creatine can help with methylation, but overstress on follicles could cause shedding cycles in sensitive people.
Hormone Assay Data Issues
- The study's testosterone data showed inconsistencies, with improbably varying free and total testosterone values.
- These irregular hormone assay results undermine the credibility of conclusions regarding testosterone changes.