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    Glossary Creatinine

    waste product from muscle metabolism filtered by kidneys

    Creatinine is a waste product formed from the normal breakdown of muscle tissue. It is filtered out of the blood by the kidneys and excreted in urine. Measuring creatinine levels in blood and urine can help assess kidney function, as elevated levels may indicate impaired kidney function or kidney disease.

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      community I'm convinced creatine causes hair loss for me

       207 upvotes 6 months ago
      Creatine is believed by some to cause hair loss, potentially by increasing DHT levels, despite conflicting evidence. Users report mixed results when combining creatine with treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil.

      community Creatine is the opposite of minoxidil !

       324 upvotes 10 months ago
      Creatine may counteract minoxidil's hair growth effects by closing potassium ATP channels, potentially leading to hair loss in predisposed individuals. Despite anecdotal reports, there is no conclusive evidence linking creatine to hair loss.

      community Creatine Doesn’t Cause Hair Loss: Stop the BS

       137 upvotes 11 months ago
      Creatine does not cause hair loss, despite many users reporting personal experiences of hair shedding. Scientific evidence shows no link between creatine and increased hair loss or hormone changes.

      community Creatine and hair loss (personal experience)

       95 upvotes 11 months ago
      Creatine can cause increased hair loss in some people, particularly those with a predisposition to androgenic alopecia, but hair loss often stops after discontinuing its use. Some users experience no hair loss while using creatine.