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 does not directly burn body fat, and it often causes a small early increase on the scale because it pulls water into muscle cells as muscle creatine stores rise about 10 to 40 percent. That same ATP-recycling boost can help you train harder and retain lean mass during a cut, improving body composition even ...