Creatine Does Not Increase DHT And Does Not Cause Hair Loss - Randomized Controlled Trial Research/Science 4/23/2025
Creatine does not increase DHT levels or cause hair loss. Personal experiences vary, but scientific evidence shows no link between creatine and hair loss.
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