Creatine Supplement as a Testosterone Booster?! Do They Work?

[@skotty1962]

I'm 61 and was diagnosed with low T. Been on TRT for a few months and started creatine and other supplements. Lifting heavy. Good gains. Feel like a man again. Winning. 👍

[@anthonyvenegas8299]

Try glutamine for recovery and gut health

[@BigNord]

Good for you same here. It's helped me change my life for the better in so many ways. I'm taking a bit of cyp and hcg weekly. What are you doing? Hope you're well.

[@warvet40.87]

44 yrs old. Disabled vet with back issues.Creatine, TRT and glutamine. With 7 months I'm lifting again and feel way better

[@mannyblackstar]

TRT? You don't love to live more?

[@d3ltaking419]

I just started TRT last week I’m 47 my test levels where okay but I just wanted to optimize them more. In December I’ll be taking T3 and T4 as well with the TRT and I’ve hoped back into the creatine

[@alphabeta8403]

*5g of Creatine intake daily combined with 1-1.5g protein intake per kilo of body mass daily, combined with 3-5 days of weight training/exercise per week, combined with 6-8 hrs of sound sleep.*

[@RyeCA]

make that at least 7.5hrs

[@LightCheck70]

Yeah I need 8 everyday 😂

[@cgc]

There is no cookie cutter direction. I've been doing the above for years and was diagnosed with Low T 4 years ago.. That's a great and healthy foundation, yes, but no silver bullet..

[@germ271999]

@@cgc me too

[@anthonyvenegas8299]

I need 9.25,that’s including naps

[@daleholte7234]

I don’t imagine creatine is responsible for high testosterone but being 70 years old I am loaded with testosterone I do believe that looking after yourself physically and mentally is the true source

[@UncleTermite]

It activates DHT levels which dues boost testosterone it’s not the creatine itself so it can boost testosterone through supplementation .

[@Tirelesswarrior]

Loaded @ 70 with testosterone? You're the man....possibly some huge genetic advantage 😅😅😅

[@Steve24527]

Creatine powder can cause insomnia and erectile dysfunction

[@richardlawson6787]

No your not loaded with test at 70 unless your eating steroids..keep it real

[@Tirelesswarrior]

@@richardlawson6787 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jamesm3723]

My test went from 424 to 639 with a mix of better sleep creatine extra protein and a regular weight lifting routine.

[@tommyfoster4601]

Water is retained in the muscles. In the form of glycogen, it bonds in a 3-1 ratio with protein to your muscles, so water retention is part of getting bigger muscles

[@thomascorbett2936]

I think a bigger improvement for people in their 60 s and 70 s .

[@Richard-nb4iv]

Yes, I gave some to my 83 year old father in law. He was struggling to get around and was having some memory problems associated with age. Now he is more mobile and he has said he notices being sharper with his brain function. I also believe older people could have more to gain from this supplement. 👍

[@MechMike-gx1xt]

Dr Rena always bringing the good content, fun informative stacked with knowledge

[@FrankZen]

I absolutely love creatine and I swear it saved my life since starting two years ago! Before I started taking it, I was slow and lethargic. Within weeks my energy improved significantly. The way I feel between now and then is night and day. I prefer HCL over monohydrate though I microdose the latter.

[@richardlawson6787]

Try ginseng it will blow creatine away

[@franklinj1038]

Whaaaa 😱 your Awesome Rena!

[@SheepAmongG.O.A.T]

I'm 2 weeks on creatine and I can say I am a believer in creatine. Very noticeable difference in strength and endurance, BUT libido no change. My guess would be (if the tests didn't exclude exercise) that creatine combined with exercise will increase T.

[@iwannabesomewhereelse]

Comment to support! Thank you for educating us, Dr. Malik.

[@SickoMyselfTV]

Doc you're as amazing as you are beautiful. Thank you for covering alot of subjects that those of us either are afraid to ask about or just have no where to go to ask where we can trust the answers. You are a true gift to the youtube community and aanyone watching in general. sending love and peace to you and any one reading this.. Take care -Sick

[@scyllias-8646]

She not letting you hit bro

[@SickoMyselfTV]

@@scyllias-8646 HAHAHA...well played. Not that she's not awesome but I'm happily single . Either way her videos are pretty awesome. Just sayin'..take care -Sick

[@georgepod3918]

@@SickoMyselfTVYou're complimenting as if you're about to slide in her DMs. Lol.

[@SickoMyselfTV]

@@georgepod3918 compliments don't always mean naked and sweaty time. It's called being a gentleman...figure it out

[@markwinsor446]

It's telling that 2 of 4 replies are 10th-grade juvenile BS, and a little sad ...

[@crucifixgym]

There should be a study on sustained girth in penile muscle tissue after creatine. Once that comes out sales will quadruple.

[@Ziggle-ky9kv]

A book that changed my life in ways that I never could imagine is "Secret Testosterone Nexus of Evolution".Drop whatever you're doing right now and go find that book. Trust me after I implemented things from the book my testosterone levels went beast mode

[@johnkiesling2272]

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[@jonbadboy112]

thanks for that tip

[@FrankCabrini-ls6gk]

Uh huh......

[@johnkiesling2272]

@@jonbadboy112 its fake

[@memukanofpersiaandmedia2668]

​@johnkiesling2272 why is it fake ? The book was on the NY Times best seller list for Science books in 2021.

[@david37376]

I am 48 and have been taking creatine since I was 20. I feel great and often get told that I look much younger. Every man should take creatine and drink lots of water.

[@7774-o9w]

Great video doc. Will this in any way make BPH worse if you have a mild case of it or help it. Keep up the great work with your videos. I am 65 years old I just started taking creatine

[@richardlawson6787]

Take saw palmetto and your prostate problems are history

[@user-iz4yg7qg2w]

I never get an answer to this question.

[@robertl4765]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and wisdom with us! It makes a huge difference.

[@permanentfitness1919]

I would say that creatine may help boost T levels in an indirect way. If someone is restricting calories & uses the creatine to give the muscles energy to lift weights, the weight lifting would be what increases the T - just that the individual may not have had the energy stores to work their muscles as hard without the creatine.

[@AnarchoReptiloidUa]

A comment to support this great and positive channel. 😊😊😊

[@2wheelinD]

Why is all the testing done on younger men? Why not do the testing, of testosterone boosters, on men in their 60's and above? They are the ones who need it most. .

[@TheStrengthScholar]

It's much easier to test on 20-year-olds because a lot of these studies are usually done with college students.

[@mixalis6168]

Only thing that works, is using TRT, im 58, still going strong, but when need, will look at TRT ! All these sups dont work for Test increase !

[@bobbywhite1309]

Right they should do the study on 40 and above

[@samirsharma6312]

​@@mixalis6168they certainly don't.

[@samirsharma6312]

Creatine helps directly via increasing endurance and decreasing rest time between sets, but no connection to testosterone levels. It is another matter that if one loses fat as a consequence of diet/exercise, T levels may rise due to lower sequestration in adipose tissue.

[@Maximus-Venia]

I definitely support creatine. It definitely helps in many areas however, it has shown to potentially aggravate gought. I personally have experienced it. When I backed off of my excessive use of it, my gought went away. Take it,, but be responsible.

[@MrFredlthomasiii]

Thanks Doc!!! I hope you have a wonderful week!!!!❤

[@mariocalderon8703]

Thank You Dr. Malik 😊 for the Good Monday Vibes ❤

[@MrOBalert]

Creatine and prostate cancer, specifically PSA increase, any thoughts?

[@sallyshelty]

Could you speak to creatine’s link to Creatinine, and if it’s dangerous to kidney function?

[@Fhillas]

There is no link. They are two unrelated things

[@dougrettberg4767]

What about it having an effect on baldness?

[@igorbukovy4313]

Water retention is a side effect? Well, that is why bodybuilders use creatine, I did it too and it worked. It withholds water in muscles so bigger muscles can lift more weight.

[@oncall21]

Thank you so much for doing this video. Is there any truth in creatine causing hair loss or worsening male pattern baldness in your opinion? Thanks for sharing.

[@xavierhamilton7332]

Great overview, you didn't touch on creatines ability to allow muscle cells to uptake more water giving the perception of pump, and the ability to work out longer it is not the increase in test that is important to it's function Overall, a really good tutorial on these supplements. I take creatine, beta alanine and hm /d3 daily.

[@svd2324]

Me who just got creatine from store to try... perfect timing.

[@HenchBC]

Take it daily, with 1.5L of extra water than you usually would (minimum) and withing a month you will be keeping a lot more water in your muscles making you bigger, your body will be producing more ATP so you're workout will be more intense AND the caviat that we're just starting to find out recently is creatine is emerging as a super nutrient for brain health. Give it 2 months and I dare you to come back to this thread not satisfied. 💪😎

[@PSA78]

It's safe to use, and most see some benefits if they push themselves hard in high intensity training (like resistance training), but some are non responders. Placebo effect is stronger, but it's harder to get. 😆

[@alexsaraceno6144]

@@HenchBC Man, you just inspired me ! I'm 44 and never tried Creatine. I have a lot of muscle atrophy after 10 months of lung issues after Covid, then Leukemia (treatable kind - Hairy-cell Leukemia) two rounds of chemo. Up 70 lbs of fat with all the symptoms coming with it. Insulin resistance, sleep apnea, joint pain (thank God for my Chiropractor), and just feel terrible overall. Getting me some Creatine tonight after work.

[@HenchBC]

@alexsaraceno6144 if so I would highly recommend a good BCAA mix with water type thing too. Creatine monohydrate is cheap and available so get that on its own, I use Mutant Mass BCAA(Branch chain amino acids) and I also supplement Citrulline Malate which is another amino acid that is known for improving men's health in many many way, some which the food doctor here speaks about often. Good luck brother and hit me up if your curious or need more info 💪😎

[@PSA78]

@@HenchBC It's better to get a complete protein source with a good amino acid profile like whey instead of just BCAA, some have even stopped selling it now that people read the research. 😄

[@dougflansburg5215]

I watch alot of videos an thank you i get a lot of them your the best 💯💪🏻

[@barryroberts2474]

I take Creatine supplement, along with Citrulline which has a mild benefit for blood flow during sex, I also take Viagra or Cialis. I was diagnosed (I am 75) with low grade slow growing prostate cancer. I was for over 30 years on testosterone supplement. My endocrinologist cancelled my testosterone approval. This left me weak, tired with chronic reduction in muscle health and reduced will to do things at all. I was desperate so Creatine and Citrulline have had a modest but noticeable benefit. I have over the past 7 months adapted to my condition, I had to give up sea kayaking due to lack of energy and strength. I am planning on returning to this activity soon. This has been a huge shock to my ability to fight the aging process. But I fight on! Aussie tenacity!

[@JCHAN-qd3rz]

Hard to understand why Dr. would discontinue a 30 year med due to P cancer. In my opinion, reaching 75 years of wisdom includes the choice of feeling well and remaining active verses the alternative. But I am only an opinion.

[@barryroberts2474]

@@JCHAN-qd3rz The belief is that testosterone feeds cancer, end of story. I would have signed a waver, taken full responsibility to continue. I just have to live without it.

[@lawdog369]

You are in Australia. Find a practitioner who gives Mediherb supplements. Might make a huge difference if you test for Tribulus or something else that can help.

[@barryroberts2474]

@@lawdog369 Thanks.

[@lawdog369]

@@barryroberts2474 good luck. Many chiropractors have Mediherb. But get a holistic check with nutrition to see where the energy drain is coming from.

[@DaveMaharaj]

Thank you doc, interesting and informative as always.

[@kawasakizx10rr-trackbikeco85]

I am 59 and natural tested consistetly at 800-900 ngdl total T. Bench 300lbs and squat 375lbs routinely. I have been high intensity strength training consistently for 26 years. With these very nuanced topics often the problem is that we are asking the wrong question. Creatine definitely improve strength, mass and conditioning because it increase muscle cell volume and promotes higher intensity training capacity. If you are not training at higher intensity its mostly a waste of money. The T incresee is coming from the metabolic effects of high intensity workouts and higher muscle mass which is promoted by creatine. So the effects are indirect and very powerful. no supplement will directly increase testosterone especially in sedentary individuals or endurance athletes who generally have depressed T, HGh immunity etc.

Then it is hard to know if it is actualy creatine that does it , one also has a plasebo effect , if you know you take creatine you migth do harder work because of the belifes , doing a feew more repps any one can do with doamine alone.. i know this by doing martial arts and figts , pain is a great motivator 😂 my face swell up on creatine so i stopped , it made me look like shitt .. i am 56 👍😊

[@wolfsden3812]

What about if your on BP meds?

[@kawasakizx10rr-trackbikeco85]

I have always had an empirical testing approach and have made changes over 25 year training and results documenting the data. Creatine is not a placebo but makes a huge difference the earlier you are in the development cycle once you are past the beginner stage. However, there is significant catch it is not a shortcut and works best only when nutrition, training etc are perfectly dialled in. It won’t have much effect either are inconsistent or poor quality. Taking creatine then doing only isolation exercises or using machines and expecting to gain strength and muscle won’t fly…

[@kawasakizx10rr-trackbikeco85]

I have always had an empirical testing approach and have made changes over 25 year training and results documenting the data. Creatine is not a placebo but makes a huge difference the earlier you are in the development cycle once you are past the beginner stage. However, there is significant catch it is not a shortcut and works best only when nutrition, training etc are perfectly dialled in. It won’t have much effect either are inconsistent or poor quality. Taking creatine then doing only isolation exercises or using machines and expecting to gain strength and muscle won’t fly…

[@kawasakizx10rr-trackbikeco85]

@@wolfsden3812hi That’s kind of a medical question which I would not try to answer but at face value it shouldn’t have any connectivity. The question I would ask is why do you have high BP? It’s not a disease but most times a life style condition. Generally, high BF%, metabolic syndrome or insulin resistance , pre diabetic, low T and muscle mass and high BP tend to occur together. Hi BF is determined both by muscle mass as well as fat storage so you can have a hi % and be skinny too… all of these are reversible Don’t mean to over step here …😊

[@mrkhan5017]

hey Doc i have been following you since almost 3 years you are amazing, and you talked about creatine, i never thought you are talk about these things instead of reproductive health, thanks alot

[@carlbyronrodgers]

Informative.

[@tasossaros8375]

Thanks Rena great video 👍👏

[@sgtjarhead99]

Interesting. Been using Creatine for years for muscle development but didn't figure it had anything to do with testosterone one way or the other.

[@duncangill9191]

Does Creatine have any negative effects on BPH symptoms ?

[@Chaserkeywest]

New science says no Cardiovascular issues with Creatine use…no hair loss, Kidney or liver issues…..it’s

[@imbonkers3629]

No

[@James-lb3jo]

I take the recommended Creatine Monohydrate dosage of 5 grams each day . I think I am doing ok .

[@didotbasmayor]

is optimum nutrition micronized creatine good? or its just popular?

[@chrisl6630]

Creatine is great. Been using it for years.

[@NorseCode.81]

Combined with weight lifting and it definitely raises testosterone levels.

[@theSimpsons-sd5ro]

Testosterone pills is The Water Protein powder shakes, that you shake up with just water. Testosterone pills is protein powder shakes in small pills.

[@theSimpsons-sd5ro]

This locks the H3tr0 Man, down , to never be able to change from being H3TR0 man.

[@thepsychopimp]

I’ll only take one of those GNC creatine tablets with breakfast before my workout, and then half a teaspoon of the mono powder in my intra workout coffee. The day before lifting I’ll take a little more, maybe one tablet. I don’t take it everyday

[@MrCox2121]

Creatine by itself may not increase Testosterone. However, it enables the building and maintenance of muscle which does increase Testosterone.

[@speaking12]

Dr. Malik, I once took creatine as a supplement but my levels were high, per blood work. At 53 my kidneys function fine (knock on wood) but my levels remain high although I no longer take the supplement and drink water regularly. I found I had better muscle tone when on it. Am I at a real risk to damaging my kidneys if I take the recommended daily amount for fitness?

[@chaser5463]

Can you cycle creatine or just keep taking it

[@donquixote...]

Not test, but how about DHT...?

[@Arunsarma-j6n]

U should make a video on how to stop dht from creatine...bcoz I experience hair loss on creatine...pls doc🙏🙏

[@russellbell7580]

Seen some studies on Creatine and taurine that are looking good I've been taking this combo for a while but not long enough to give any real advice on it

[@dden7670]

Rena, if creatine is known to raise DHT and DHT is associated with the development of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) shouldn't you advise men with prostate issues to stay away from creatine, just in case it worsen their BPH?

[@georgealexandrescu5369]

How about Tribulus? Can you comment on that? Effects and side effects? I see that not many have much to say about it, yet it is a powerful supplement for those who do high intensity activities or sports. Thank you!

[@user-bg2ig5xc3e]

Used it for months , nothing changed ,waste

[@lawdog369]

I found an increase in libido with tribulus but not sure about effects on testosterone. Maybe useful just for the confidence boost of feeling invincible? lol

[@dantinsys1]

Did you mean to say that went down @ 2:27?

[@lgroves336]

some other channels say it does NOT cause watcer retention....

[@omdeeppabla6111]

Can you suggest particular brands for creatine use?

[@mannyblackstar]

Love this Lady ❤

[@kennyfoster2416]

All the comments and questions and concerns with creatine and the affects on an enlarged prostate and BPH, and Dr. Malik hasn’t responded, or answered one of them!

[@user-iz4yg7qg2w]

I never get an answer to this question ..

[@AxelLedesma-d7t]

is there any relation between enlarge prostate (BPH) and the consumption of creatine?

[@richardlawson6787]

No

[@Chris-vt6nl]

Between hmb and leucine which one is the best to take

[@odillonsarmiento7182]

Does creatine break fasting?

[@warvet40.87]

Creatine Loading is rough, be ready to find a bathroom. I started off taking smaller doses for 4 weeks a let it build. Easier on the body.

[@waynevowell9732]

I am a 69 year old prostate cancer survivor. Due to that I don't want to increase my testosterone levels, but I do work out still so I was intrigued about creatine for exercise and its cognitive benefits. I'm just not sure it is safe for me to take, do you have any thoughts?

[@crystalholdread8591]

Working out will increase testosterone much more than taking creatine. Having testosterone is healthy for you so long as you don’t currently don’t have cancer

[@tommyfoster4601]

D h t for those who don't know what it does is the testosterone form that causes hair loss

[@kennyfoster2416]

Can you take creatine with BPH enlarged prostate? I’ve read where it will make symptoms worse.

[@DaBurghSteelers]

Dr. Malik should do a show with Dr. Mike Israetel 😂 This would be hilarious 🤣

[@GenPatriotX]

HR nightmare 😂😂😂

[@perfectlygoodslouch5212]

I would say Construction work is a high intensity work out

[@saleemsuliman3062]

Thats a tortures life

[@JamesBond-zk9zo]

Great information 🎉

[@Lordyung89]

It does but indirectly.

[@donaldkasper8346]

Never heard of creatine boosting testosterone. I don't really see it clearly do anything for me, but take it for lift performance insurance so I can go to my one rep max with more drive time.

[@supramental]

@renamalik Hello Dr. does creatine irritate the bladder or prostate?

[@darylwizzard5832]

I find creatine is good for having less skin wrinkles. I noticed i have less wrinkles on face

[@a7mad.3wwad]

How old are you

[@lb9007]

Used creatine with my gym routine. I saw a good difference. BUT I started losing my hair significantly. So I had to stop using creatine.

[@chriszawacki4092]

Same here

[@garywoodward847]

Wasn't from the creatine

[@Ldog7777]

Always felt I had some hair loss while taking creatine

[@industrial-steampunk]

Will creatine increase my DHT levels

[@markuchiha7737]

Thanks

[@angelolivares8754]

If it doesn't increase total testosterone but increase free DHT I still would take it because DHT is way more powerful. Who cares for total testosterone, the important thing is free testosterone and free DHT even if total testosterone remains the same after taking it. And there are way more elements in the testosterone equation: density of androgen receptors, levels of SHBG and LH, sensitivity of androgen receptors, aromatase levels, studies very rarely measure these they only care for "total testosterone" to make conclusions like if that's the only element in the equation

[@abcdefgh4404]

Creatine decreased my libido everytime I started to taking it. I tried like 4-5 times and everytime I observed this effect. Lots of people had the same problem (Reddit)

[@casper98204]

Same here. EQ went south!

[@tonymaloney7096]

Malik is such a badass name.....like a villain in a Star Wars saga

[@danman1789]

I like testosterone cypionate for a testosterone booster. However, creatine is good stuff, brother

[@Chrissumm96]

Masteron and tren both work well with it .💪🏻

[@johnrdunbar]

Dr Malik, what do you think about Redox Signaling Molecules?

[@DrAJ_LatinAmerica]

All test boosters are a waste of money for any guy that has average to good levels. Higher "T" boost from proper sleep quality and time, active lifestyle, morning sunlight, hydration, nutrition, reduce stress, avoid alcohol, smoking, drugs..... And ensuring (testing) all micro nutrient levels are correct (boron, selenium, zinc, magnesium, manganese, iodine,.....).

[@robertvanzant2653]

I’m 47 and started lifting weights , it had quite boost from taking it , extra reps and pump . I am balding so made no difference to me regards hair loss rumors .

[@dden7670]

What's your take on creatine possibly increasing prostate size? I have BPH and have stop using it on the off chance that it may impact my prostate. Not taking any chance.

[@user-iz4yg7qg2w]

I’ve asked this same question in a lot of KZbin video comments sections and never got an answer from anywhere..

[@dden7670]

@@user-iz4yg7qg2w Same. The only replies I ever got were from gym bros annoyed that I would dare doubt their miracle supplement du jour.

[@quocd5580]

1-2.5 grams of creatine per day. Exceeding that will increase your Creatinine levels (kidney) beyond 1.29 into kidney failure. Eating high protein will put your creatinine levels above 1.0

[@jp7357]

I read t hat gonadal tissue pulls cholesterol (shoulder it need it) from HDL and not ldl .. is this right?

[@seamusmac777]

Could similar benefits be achieved through a high protein diet?

[@TimHudson-i1w]

Yes possible but the amount of proteins you would have to eat would be 4-5 pounds of meat and or fish. That's a lot o food a day.

[@Ballistichydrant]

Still hoping to learn about pharmaceutical interventions for delayed ejaculation syndrome ❤

[@garyhaskell3519]

It completely killed my appetite . took 2 months to get it back . At close to 60 I thought that it might help keep some muscle . If you aren't hungry it won't help .

[@trauma50disaster1]

Curious if giving to teenagers would be harmful due to the body trying to regulate during puberty and adding suplements might alter the normal process of the body to regulate the endocrine system. I'm speculating based on our bodies desire to reach homeostasis and will often adjust normal physiologic occurances if the body is reaciving outside influence. For instance if there is a rise in a particular level from supplements would the body then reduce it's naturally occuring secretion due to it sensing there is enough already present. Thereby screwing up the body during puberty and missing the setting of the natural clock of the endocrine system. Then when going off the supplement the body is not able to compensate due to puberty being over. I know lots of high school kids get on this and I hope it's not effecting them long term.

[@antonioflores1790]

What about teens is it safe and dose weight age or hight matter?

[@imbonkers3629]

Perfectly safe

[@hiren_ptl369]

I am 41 and my creatinine level is 1.33 . Its harmful for kidneys??? Can i used creatine?? Pls reply asap.

[@beeblack2210]

I take one scoop of creatine after every workout i never load up. No protein I was told by my doctor to stop taking protein i eat and did kidney test recommended by my doctor and my kidneys are normal.

[@Starchaser63]

I would imagine Creatine/Zinc etc are more effective in older individuals with symptoms of low energy low testosterone, loss if strength etc...increasing protein intake along with Zinc , Creatine etc will be beneficial. If however you are in good health and younger you would likely get some benefit but not a real testosterone increase..

[@adolfreynolds]

I take adro gel 4 low t in my 50s works great with minimal side effects!

[@DougErapps]

im missing something, Tried crreatine. Defintly felt stronger in the gym, but i got thick and water- bloated looking with extra love handles...

[@elinino5275]

Doesn't DHT cause hair loss?😮

[@utd4life629]

Yes

[@mrsam1999]

Any way to make 1 litre of testosterone evey day in my body ?

[@adamchilds9132]

If it's helping muscle growth and recovery time, would it not indirectly help testosterone. We all know muscle strength helps testosterone and over exertion in the short term can tax your testosteron levels.

[@VanosTurbo]

How about hair loss? Is it placebo or for real?