Health Do you guys take creatine?

[Zwielicht]

But why? What's the point? That's what I never got. I can master speed-counting so O can count super efficiently but why would I? Same for running.

Different reasons for different people.

For me personally, I have a few different reasons. I’m very physically active, and having the strength and endurance to go about the day without getting exhausted is important to me.

I also like being prepared for situations that require me to defend myself. I had to defend myself during my childhood, and there have been times in my adult life that this has come up as well.

The last reason is just because I like having what I refer to as “freedom of movement”. If I want to do a handspring in the living room or jump out of bed, I can (and I do). It makes life more fun for me.

 

[Outlaw]

I am planning to join a gym nearby and wanted to ask if anyone here consumes creatine?

Is it important to drink 3-4 lts of water in daily intake after taking it ?

Also, what changes have you noticed after taking it regularly?

Even if it's to kickstart the brain in the morning I suggest creatine

You'll put on your water weight and lose it in minutes if you're not eating right, but if you are eating right you'll get the mass in

I'm actually having great results with my conditions in my back and shoulders with the amount of pressure I've been able to hold in place

Good stuff, I stick to the 5g/day in the mornings, with my coffee

Don't pour boiling water on creatine, turns into some easily wasted and flushed form of creatine that the body loves but doesn't have much effect, warm coffee or tea and it'll dissolve like brown on a warm spoon

 

[t2van]

Dopamine is for sissies.
I used to be in great shape. Ran 60km/week did all sort of stupid stuff all day long for years.
Never liked it. And the relief I get from knowing I don't need to do it again...

You sound like an addict.


But why? What's the point? That's what I never got. I can master speed-counting so O can count super efficiently but why would I? Same for running.

Addict to what? Stress?

Not sure the harm in doing something that resolves that.

Each to their own.

 

[Champagne]

I am also seeing the cons with many people complain about hair loss as it increases DHT...did you face any such issues?

I hear it has cognitive benefits as well

Creatine does not cause hair loss. What you’re referring to is a 2009 study in which participants taking creatine showed an increase in DHT of up to 56%. This finding has not been consistently replicated, and many other studies have not found the same effect.

If you still want to start taking creatine but are concerned about DHT levels, you can get blood work done before and during supplementation. If your DHT levels do rise, treatments like finasteride or dutasteride can help block DHT.

In your muscles, creatine is stored as phosphocreatine. This means that when you’re lifting weights, sprinting, or doing any explosive movement, creatine helps you maintain strength and performance for a bit longer. This can lead to better workout performance, increased strength and maybe a bit of muscle growth. Creatine also draws water into muscle cells, which can make muscles look fuller and may support muscle recovery. Be aware that if you stop taking it, a lot of the "creatine weight" will also be lost with this.

 

[Outlaw]

Creatine does not cause hair loss. What you’re referring to is a 2009 study in which participants taking creatine showed an increase in DHT of up to 56%. This finding has not been consistently replicated, and many other studies have not found the same effect.

If you still want to start taking creatine but are concerned about DHT levels, you can get blood work done before and during supplementation. If your DHT levels do rise, treatments like finasteride or dutasteride can help block DHT.

In your muscles, creatine is stored as phosphocreatine. This means that when you’re lifting weights, sprinting, or doing any explosive movement, creatine helps you maintain strength and performance for a bit longer. This can lead to better workout performance, increased strength and maybe a bit of muscle growth. Creatine also draws water into muscle cells, which can make muscles look fuller and may support muscle recovery. Be aware that if you stop taking it, a lot of the "creatine weight" will also be lost with this.

Maaaan I'm receding so bad

Is there any creatine for balding fools I wonder

 

[Enlightened]

But why? What's the point? That's what I never got. I can master speed-counting so O can count super efficiently but why would I? Same for running.

Albert Camus basically asked the same thing, if it's all pointless, why not just off ourselves?

He decided the answer was to find joy in pushing a heavy rock up a hill over and over again. We're all Sisyphus, might as well get a good pump while we're at it

 

[roydan]

Albert Camus basically asked the same thing, if it's all pointless, why not just off ourselves?

He decided the answer was to find joy in pushing a heavy rock up a hill over and over again. We're all Sisyphus, might as well get a good pump while we're at it

I don't think my point went across very well. Would have been easier if you all spoke Hebrew lol

 

[ggmopa]

Creatine does not cause hair loss. What you’re referring to is a 2009 study in which participants taking creatine showed an increase in DHT of up to 56%. This finding has not been consistently replicated, and many other studies have not found the same effect.

I think people that report this are probably telling lies about steroid usage

 

[TheVigilante]

Well let's just all accept the fact that it's a supplement that has been tested well enough like one of the members said

So creatine here I come

 

[Nargil]

I have been taking creatine for a few years now and I actually saw a significant difference. My muscles got slightly fuller, I could do more reps while weightlifting and the biggest thing was, that my hangovers became much more bearable for some reason.

Most likely due to impact of creatine on sleep deprivation as alcohol really fucks up my sleep (surprise surprise). But yeh, I can only recommend taking it.

And that thing with hair falling out is total bollocks as @Champagne eloquently explained above. I am an old fuck and have more hair than women half my age.

 

[Abdul123]

I'm all natural

 

[Champagne]

Is there any creatine for balding fools I wonder

What you should do is get your blood work done. Hair loss is something people are often genetically predisposed to. You generally can’t stop it unless you take medication that reduces the production of DHT (which is linked to hair loss).

To prevent hair loss, you can consider finasteride or dutasteride (I recommend starting with finasteride). It helps reduce DHT levels in your body, which can slow down or even stop the progression of hair loss.

However, before you start anything, always make sure to read about the potential side effects, as you are reducing DHT in your body.

You can also look into other options like minoxidil, which is applied topically and can help stimulate hair growth in some cases. The issue with minoxidil is that there is often a shedding phase at the beginning, meaning you may lose more hair when you first start using it. Another issue is that if you stop using minoxidil, the hair you gained will typically fall out within a few weeks.

Even a hair transplant is not permanent. People often forget that a transplant does not fix the underlying genetics. It may work for a few years, but if DHT levels remain high, hair loss can continue over time.

This is getting quite long, so I’ll wrap it up like this: If you’re experiencing hair loss and want to address it, consider finasteride, but get a blood panel done first, measuring:

• DHT
• Testosterone
• Free testosterone
• SHBG

Then decide whether you want to proceed. Creatine is not your problem. Alopecia is your problem. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

 

[Zwielicht]

What you should do is get your blood work done. Hair loss is something people are often genetically predisposed to. You generally can’t stop it unless you take medication that reduces the production of DHT (which is linked to hair loss).

To prevent hair loss, you can consider finasteride or dutasteride (I recommend starting with finasteride). It helps reduce DHT levels in your body, which can slow down or even stop the progression of hair loss.

However, before you start anything, always make sure to read about the potential side effects, as you are reducing DHT in your body.

You can also look into other options like minoxidil, which is applied topically and can help stimulate hair growth in some cases. The issue with minoxidil is that there is often a shedding phase at the beginning, meaning you may lose more hair when you first start using it. Another issue is that if you stop using minoxidil, the hair you gained will typically fall out within a few weeks.

Even a hair transplant is not permanent. People often forget that a transplant does not fix the underlying genetics. It may work for a few years, but if DHT levels remain high, hair loss can continue over time.

This is getting quite long, so I’ll wrap it up like this: If you’re experiencing hair loss and want to address it, consider finasteride, but get a blood panel done first, measuring:

• DHT
• Testosterone
• Free testosterone
• SHBG

Then decide whether you want to proceed. Creatine is not your problem. Alopecia is your problem. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

Something I’d like to add to this is that if anyone here is suffering from hair loss, also consider if you have teleogen effluvium. Hair loss doesn’t run in my family at all, but when I was under a lot of work-related stress between 2018 to 2023, my hair began thinning all over. It never got shave-it-off bad, but I lost about half my old thick hair density.

Over those years, I tried minoxidil, red light therapy, oral DHT blockers, topical DHT blockers, and all sorts of other stuff. None of that fixed the problem and my hair started coming back only once I was away from the job.

There was some additional work involved, but what helped me get even more of my hair back was actually fairly simple:

• I stopped shampooing every day. This was causing my hair to become oily.
• I still wet my hair in the shower, but only briefly toward the end, expect for once a week when I shampoo it.
• I started scrubbing my scalp. This is what made me notice the biggest difference, really.

Scalp care is much more important than many realise.

My hair is about 80% back and improving each week now.

It might not work for everyone, but it is something else to consider.

 

[Outlaw]

Balding does not run in my family, I'll be sure to get this all in line thanks guys

Real motivation killer, realistically my baldness is somehow good karma @Dopious I never should've mentioned anything to the handsome fella