I Was Wrong About Creatine? | Dr Karan

Hair loss, kidney damage, water retention. There’s no end to the scare stories about creatine. I was taking it safe in the knowledge all of these myths were just that: myths. Until one day in January 2024, when I got some blood test results that turned my world upside down. Here’s the regulation terrible joke It’s 5g per day, every day, if you wanna be creat-in(e) gains bro! References: References 1. Creatine and hair loss: https://jissn.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12970-021-00412-w 2. Creatine and short term memory: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14561278/ 3. Creatine and neurological health: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/B9780443237638000580 4. Creatine and cardiovascular health: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2405457724002146 #DrKaran #MedicalScience #HealthEducation #HealthTips Don't miss an episode! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran?sub_confirmation=1 Video Chapters: 0:00 How I got the Shock of My Life 0:38 Why I Was Taking Creatine in the First Place 1:35 What is Creatinine? 2:05 What’s the Science Behind Creatine and Hair Loss? 3:17 Does Creatine Affect Kidney Function? 5:35 Is There Any Advantage to Taking more than 5g per Day? 6:25 Is it a Good Idea to Load Creatine? 7:16 Why Creatine is Good for More than Just Your Body About Dr Karan: Dr. Karan Rajan is a doctor, author, and educator dedicated to making health and medical science accessible to all. Through evidence-based analysis, he addresses topics such as gut health, brain health, and healthy lifestyle choices, while dispelling common medical myths with a touch of dark humor. His content provides reliable, research-driven insights designed to inform and empower viewers to better understand their health. Follow Dr Karan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaranR/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr X: https://twitter.com/drkaranrajan Website: https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation I Was Wrong About Creatine? | Dr Karan https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran