Creatine Doesn’t Cause Hair Loss: Stop the BS Research/Science 10/2/2025
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.
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