I don’t know. I personally wouldn’t take it if you aren’t also working out/lifting frequently (even if you drink a ton of water).

Anecdotal so safe to ignore this… but my hair did thin out but only after I was lazier on my work outs. Stopped taking and hair mostly returned to normal thank God.

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leoqa 3 days ago | parent | next [-]

I get severe muscle cramping, even after pounding water and electrolytes. Like I can’t handle my kid something in the car without risking a spasm.

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_superposition_ 3 days ago | parent | next [-]

Antacids did this to me. I was convinced it was electrolytes, would take supps etc but I believe it came down to calcium absorption. Taking a break from the antacids immediately stopped the cramping.

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logicallee 3 days ago | parent | prev | next [-]

spasms are commonly a potassium deficiency, you could take a multivitamin.

	▲	smallerize 3 days ago \| parent \| next [-]
		Multivitamins don't contain a lot of potassium because of the risk over overdosing in that form. Eat a banana instead (or 3).
	▲	leoqa 3 days ago \| parent \| prev [-]
		I do function health and have completely normal nutrient blood levels.

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matwood 3 days ago | parent | prev [-]

Do you lift weights?

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leoqa 3 days ago | parent [-]

Yes I’m fit, easily passed military and LEO fitness tests this year.

	▲	matwood 3 days ago \| parent [-]
		The reason I asked is that creatine will allow you to lift a bit more (a little more weight, a few more reps). This will cause more muscle fatigue which in turn can lead to more cramping. Water and electrolytes can help, but when the muscles are fatigued they are still more likely to cramp.

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0xmattf 3 days ago | parent | prev | next [-]

> but my hair did thin out but only after I was lazier on my work outs.

How old are you?

Also, working out helps reduce stress. Does it seem more plausible that getting lazier on your workouts, rather than the creatine, increased stress in your life, thus the hair thinning?

I have never heard of creatine causing thinning hair.

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grvdrm 3 days ago | parent | prev | next [-]

I noticed hair thinning too. To be clear I don’t know that creatine caused it. But what feels like a longer period of thinning (I’m 43) coincides with creatine use. It’s not a well-documented side effect if is indeed real.

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parpfish 3 days ago | parent | prev [-]

I like creatine when I’m lifting because it reduces soreness. For some people that effect helps them push further and train harder, for me it’s just proactive pain relief