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The vast majority of speculation regarding the relationship between creatine supplementation and hair loss/baldness stems from a single study by van der Merwe et al. Despite the known efficacy, safety, and low cost of creatine monohydrate; a number of different forms of creatine have been marketed as more effective with fewer anecdotally reported adverse effects [ 187]. High intakes can be taken as a 'loading dose'; 4 servings of 5g taken throughout the day for 5 days. In summary, because creatine has a completely different chemical structure, it is not an anabolic steroid.

Common questions and misconceptions about creatine supplementation: what does the scientific evidence really show? Creatine increases physical performance in successive bursts of short term, high intensity exercise by assisting the production of ATP in the muscles. Based on the enormous popularity of creatine supplementation, the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) published an updated position stand in 2017 on the safety and efficacy of creatine supplementation in exercise, sport, and medicine [ 2].Creatine supplementation appears to be a viable option for post-menopausal females to improve muscle quality and performance.

Overall, in healthy individuals, there appears to be no adverse effects from consuming recommended doses of creatine supplements on kidney/renal function [ 50, 56, 57, 58]. Volek JS, Ratamess NA, Rubin MR, Gomez AL, French DN, McGuigan MM, Scheett TP, Sharman MJ, Hakkinen K, Kraemer WJ.

For instance, if an athlete is hoping to maximize the ergogenic potential of creatine supplementation in a very short period of time (< 30 days), adopting the creatine ‘loading’ strategy may be advised. It is likely that increases in lean mass occasionally attributed to creatine supplementation in short-term studies (e. Acute creatine supplementation (7 days) had no effect on fat mass in young and older adults; however, fat-free mass was increased [ 86, 87].