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Based on a scientific evaluation in 2021 {{#pmid:33557850|pmid33557850}}, it's important to address certain misconceptions associated with creatine supplementation:
Based on a scientific evaluation in 2021 {{#pmid:33557850|pmid33557850}}, it's important to address certain misconceptions associated with creatine supplementation:


Creatine supplementation does not always lead to water retention.
* Creatine supplementation does not always lead to water retention.
Creatine is not an anabolic steroid.
* Creatine is not an anabolic steroid.
The majority of available evidence does not support a link between creatine supplementation and hair loss/baldness.
* The majority of available evidence does not support a link between creatine supplementation and hair loss/baldness.
Creatine supplementation does not cause dehydration or muscle cramping.
* Creatine supplementation does not cause dehydration or muscle cramping.
Creatine supplementation does not increase fat mass.
* Creatine supplementation does not increase fat mass.


=== Dosage ===
=== Dosage ===