Does creatine cause hair loss?

Current high-quality clinical evidence does not support the claim that creatine causes hair loss. This concern originated from a single small study on hormone levels that has not been replicated. For the vast majority of users, hair thinning is not a side effect of creatine supplementation.

About Creatine Monohydrate Benefits: A Professional Guide for Muscle and Health

This answer is drawn from the full physician-reviewed guide to Creatine Monohydrate Benefits: A Professional Guide for Muscle and Health on the GOAL.MD Vitamin Shop learning hub. Read the full guide for mechanism of action, evidence, dosing, safety, and interactions.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Michael Mimlitz, MD (NPI 1508891870), Chief Physician of GOAL.MD. Physician-supervised telehealth. More at goal.md/answers.