So… let’s talk about the question that refuses to die — Does creatine make you bald? If you’ve ever typed “creatine hair loss” into Google after your third scoop of monohydrate, you’re not alone. This myth has been doing curls in the supplement world for years. But does it actually hold weight — or is it just gym bro folklore? Where Did the Rumour Start? It all goes back to a 2009 study on rugby players that showed an increase in DHT (dihydrotestosterone) — a hormone linked to hair loss — after taking creatine. Cue the panic. But here’s the thing: The study was small (20 people) It didn’t even measure hair loss No follow-up studies have replicated the results In other words, we got one shaky study... and a whole lot of assumptions. Creatine & DHT: What’s Actually Happening? Creatine may slightly increase DHT levels in some people. But that doesn’t mean it’ll cause your hairline to retreat like it's dodging deadlifts. If you’re genetically predisposed to male pattern baldness, DHT can speed up the process. But so can ageing, stress, and scrolling through TikTok until 2 a.m. If you’re not prone to it? You’re probably in the clear. So Should You Ditch the Creatine? Let’s break it down: Does creatine = hair loss? Not proven. Correlation ≠ causation. Does creatine affect DHT slightly? Possibly, in some people. Is it riskier if baldness runs in the family? Maybe. Genetics > supplements. Is creatine still the GOAT for gains? 100%.
Also worth noting that DHT fluctuations happen for a lot of reasons, not just from supplements. Like you said, genetics plays a much bigger role when it comes to hair loss.
