Aliquot #135: Creatine Myths and Misconceptions
Aliquot #135: Creatine Myths and Misconceptions
Creatine supplementation has long been shrouded in myths and misconceptions, ranging from dehydration and kidney damage to hair loss. In Aliquots #131 and #133, leading researcher Dr. Darren Candow and I examined creatine's benefits for muscle quality, physical function, skeletal health, and brain resilience, especially in older adults. In this Aliquot, part III of our three-part series, I've selected highlights from my conversations with Drs. Darren Candow, Stuart Phillips, and Layne Norton to cut through confusion about creatine's effects on body fat, hydration, kidney function, hair loss, and more.
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Creatine supplementation has long been shrouded in myths and misconceptions, ranging from dehydration and kidney damage to hair loss. In Aliquots #131 and #133, leading researcher Dr. Darren Candow and I examined creatine's benefits for muscle quality, physical function, skeletal health, and brain resilience, especially in older adults. In this Aliquot, part III of our three-part series, I've selected highlights from my conversations with Drs. Darren Candow, Stuart Phillips, and Layne Norton to cut through confusion about creatine's effects on body fat, hydration, kidney function, hair loss, and more.
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Does creatine make you gain fat or look bloated?
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Does creatine really dehydrate you?
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Why creatine raises creatinine but not kidney risk
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Is liver function affected by creatine use?
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Exploring the link between creatine and hair loss
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Can creatine elevate blood pressure in some people?
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Could creatine be impacting your sleep?
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Does creatine fuel cancer growth?
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Is increased urination a side effect of creatine?
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Creatine's possible role in methylation and homocysteine regulation
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Why renowned physiologist Dr. Stuart Phillips takes creatine
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How creatine helps people with neuromuscular disorders
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Why creatine monohydrate is still the gold standard
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Can you benefit from creatine without lifting weights?
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Why creatine is one of Layne Norton's top three supplements
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Where the creatine hair loss myth began
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What's the ideal daily dose?
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How to manage bloating or stomach upset
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