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Does creatine increase testosterone? The science on muscle fuel and male hormones

Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate

Jan 11, 2026 · 10 min read

Creatine monohydrate is the gold standard for building muscle, but persistent rumors suggest it might double as a testosterone booster. Here is the clinical reality behind the hype, the hormones, and the hair loss myths. “Men often confuse performance enhancement with hormonal manipulation. Creatine is fuel, not a hormone precursor. While it allows you to ...

Does creatine cause erectile dysfunction? The evidence says no

Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate

Jan 01, 2026 · 9 min read

Creatine is one of the most studied performance supplements on the planet, yet men still ask one anxiety-loaded question: “does creatine cause erectile dysfunction?” Here’s what the clinical literature actually supports, why the rumor started, and what to do if erections change while you’re using creatine. “When patients ask ‘does creatine cause erectile dysfunction,’ I ...

Creatine weight gain: what’s normal, what’s not, and how to stay in control

Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert

Dec 11, 2025 · 10 min read

Creatine can move the scale, especially early on. Here’s what the best studies show about creatine weight gain in men, why it happens, what it means for performance and body composition, and how to use creatine without getting blindsided by your weigh-ins. “Most guys panic when the scale jumps after starting creatine. In most cases, ...

Creatine gummies vs powder: which works better and when to use each?

Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert

Nov 27, 2025 · 12 min read

Creatine has decades of solid research behind it, but gummies are brand new. Here is what the science says about creatine gummies vs powder, how to choose the best creatine gummies for men, and when they actually make sense. “Creatine itself is simple, proven, and effective. Whether you take it as a gummy or a ...

Does creatine help you lose weight or just add water weight?

Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert

Nov 24, 2025 · 14 min read

Creatine will not melt fat away on its own, but it can help you train harder, keep more muscle during a cut, and improve how your body looks at the same body weight if you use it the right way. “People ask me all the time, ‘does creatine help you lose weight or make you ...