This is probably the most common question we get at My RARE: "Will creatine make my hair fall out?"
Short answer: No. There is no scientific evidence that creatine monohydrate causes hair loss.
Here is where this myth started: A single study from 2009 looked at rugby players and found that creatine supplementation increased levels of a hormone called DHT (dihydrotestosterone). DHT is associated with male pattern baldness in people who are genetically predisposed to it.
But here is what the internet conveniently leaves out — that study has never been replicated. Not once in over 15 years. Multiple subsequent studies have measured testosterone and DHT levels in creatine users and found no significant increase.
The International Society of Sports Nutrition, which is the global authority on sports supplements, has reviewed over 30 years of creatine research and confirmed its safety across multiple populations — men, women, teenagers, and older adults.
So Why Does the Myth Persist?
Because it makes for a clickable headline. "Creatine causes hair loss" gets more engagement than "creatine is one of the safest supplements in existence." Social media and bro-science in Indian gyms amplify this further.
The Real Factors Behind Hair Loss
If you are experiencing hair loss, it is far more likely related to genetics, stress, nutritional deficiencies (especially iron and vitamin D — common in India), hormonal imbalances, or the quality of water you use. Creatine is not on that list.
Take creatine monohydrate confidently if your goal is strength and performance. And as always, make sure your creatine is actually pure. Impurities in cheap, untested supplements can cause all sorts of issues that pure creatine monohydrate will not. That is why every batch of My RARE creatine comes with a third-party lab report.
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