Creatine Monohydrate to increase DHT conversion

STEVEMCQUEEN1978 · Mar 26, 2021

Hi all,

I recently read a clinical trial on pubmed demonstrating the increase of DHT conversion from Testosterone. I understand some guys who have not benefited from Testosterone injections do better on gels due to the fact they convert more testosterone to DHT. Has anyone experience with Creatine Monohydrate to boost their DHT?

Vince · Mar 26, 2021

Creatine and water retention - Excel Male Men's Health Forum

So ten years ago when I was in my early twenties, there were a few times i took creatine but stopped taking because someone told me it's very bad for the body or "thins your blood". I loved the feeling it would give me while working out(especially when taking one I had bought from...

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madman · May 30, 2021

STEVEMCQUEEN1978 said:
Hi all,

I recently read a clinical trial on pubmed demonstrating the increase of DHT conversion from Testosterone. I understand some guys who have not benefited from Testosterone injections do better on gels due to the fact they convert more testosterone to DHT. Has anyone experience with Creatine Monohydrate to boost their DHT?

Common questions and misconceptions about creatine supplementation - Excel Male Men's Health Forum

Abstract Supplementing with creatine is very popular amongst athletes and exercising individuals for improving muscle mass, performance, and recovery. Accumulating evidence also suggests that creatine supplementation produces a variety of beneficial effects in older and patient populations...

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Does creatine cause hair loss/baldness?

*In summary, the current body of evidence does not indicate that creatine supplementation increases total testosterone, free testosterone, DHT or causes hair loss/baldness.

Nelson Vergel · Jun 13, 2021

Does creatine increase DHT? - Excel Male Men's Health Forum

Any truth to the rumour that creatine increases DHT? My son wants to take creatine but his hair has started to thin and recede? He is in his early 20's. Not sure what to tell him.

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madman · Apr 24, 2025

Thread 'Does creatine cause hair loss?'

Apr 24, 2025

* Overall, based on our current study and the majority of the evidence, creatine does not influence testosterone (free or total) and DHT

ABSTRACT

Background

Creatine is a widely used ergogenic aid that enhances muscle strength and lean mass. However, concerns have been raised about the potential role in promoting hair loss by increasing dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Currently, there is no direct evidence examining the relationship between creatine supplementation and hair follicle health. Therefore, the purpose was to determine the effects of 12...