Does Creatine help with weight loss?
Often, yes. 77% of 31 people who reported on Creatine for weight loss say it improved. 10% noticed no change and 13% say it got worse. That is below the typical result for weight loss (91% across 22 options).
Weight loss: what users report
77%better31 reports · medium confidence
24 better3 no change4 worse
Ranked #20 of 22 for weight loss.
What people say about Creatine and weight loss
“I started taking creatine, and this thing completely transformed me. I was able to lift 2 to 3x more weight in the gym with more stamina within 3 weeks, my muscles looks fuller, I gained weight.”
“supplementing ZMA, D3, creatine, sardines/DHA&EPA/other fatty fish works well for my health, sleep, and muscle gain.”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong763 meta-analyses · 2,794 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at weight loss. See all research on Creatine.
Side effects people mention
stomach issues 76hair loss 74insomnia 64water retention 41diarrhea 18
What else is Creatine used for?
Information only — not medical advice. How we count