Does Creatine Cause Hair Loss? I Did the Science. Chat 11/8/2024
Creatine at 2.5 g/day did not affect DHT levels in the user, suggesting it may not cause hair loss through DHT. The user used minoxidil during the experiment but did not use finasteride or other DHT-reducing medications.
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