Creatine Does NOT Cause Dehydration

Many sporting organizations recommend that their athletes steer clear of using creatine supplements because they cause dehydration, cramping and heat stroke. This is complete nonsense and goes directly against hundreds of studies that demonstrate creatine is a very safe and highly effective supplement. And these studies have examined creatine’s effects in young adults, children and older people up to 86 years of age.

Recently researchers at Memphis State University demonstrated that creatine supplementation does not cause dehydration and has no effects on fluid intake or urine volume. It’s extremely curious that many so-called “health experts” ignore or are simply unaware of the overwhelming amount of evidence supporting the safety and effectiveness of creatine monohydrate. If they ignore the evidence that’s irresponsible, if they are unaware of the science, that’s inexcusable.

Journal of Strength Cond. Res. 15:395-400, 2001.