Arjun Menon Arjun Menon Asked 4 months ago

Is creatine useful for weight loss?

I've been trying to lose weight for a while now, and my progress feels slow. I hear a lot about creatine for muscle building, but is it actually useful for weight loss too? Or is it just for bulking up?

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Sandeep Mehta Sandeep Mehta Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago
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Honestly, if you have limited time for workouts, creatine shouldn't be your focus for weight loss. Just maintain a calorie deficit and do 30 minutes of daily cardio. Creatine mostly causes water retention, which might frustrate you on the scale.

Saraswati Iyer Saraswati Iyer Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Beta, weight loss happens when you eat light, home-cooked meals and stay active. These gym powders like creatine are not meant for reducing weight. Try drinking warm water with jeera and walking daily instead.

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Sunita Rao Sunita Rao Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Every year there is a new powder to lose weight, but my old weight remains the same! Creatine is for building heavy muscles, not for slimming down. Save your money and just cut down on evening biscuits.

Varun Dhawan Varun Dhawan Joined May 2026 4 months ago

If you take creatine for weight loss, the weighing scale will actually show you gained 2 kgs of water weight! You will end up panicking for no reason. Stick to eating salads and running away from sweets!

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Karan Johar Karan Johar Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Hey, don't stress too much about adding complicated supplements to your diet. For losing weight, keeping it simple with portion control and a regular workout works best. Creatine is optional and only if you want to lift heavy gym weights.

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