Creatine Monohydrate and Thyroid Health: Benefits, Safety, and Dosage
In this episode, Dr. Eric Osansky explores whether creatine monohydrate can benefit people with hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Graves’ disease, and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. As someone who personally takes creatine, Dr. Eric explains what creatine is, how it supports cellular energy production, and why it's one of the most widely researched supplements for muscle strength and exercise performance. He also discusses how thyroid hormones influence muscle metabolism, why hyperthyroidism can contribute to muscle loss, and how hypothyroidism can affect strength, energy, and recovery. Dr. Eric examines the potential benefits of creatine for rebuilding or preserving muscle mass, particularly after thyroid hormone levels have been brought under control. He emphasizes that adequate protein intake, resistance exercise, and balanced thyroid hormones are more important than any supplement. The episode also explores creatine's possible cognitive benefits, including research on memory, attention, and processing speed, while acknowledging that findings remain mixed. He also discusses typical dosing, potential digestive side effects, kidney health considerations, and how creatine supplementation can affect certain blood test results. Free resources for your thyroid health Get your FREE Thyroid and Immune Health Restoration Action Points Checklist at SaveMyThyroidChecklist.com High-Quality Nutritional Supplements For Hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’ s Have you checked out my new ThyroSave supplement line? These high-quality supplements can benefit those with hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’s, and you can receive special offers, along with 10% off your first order, by signing up for emails and text messages when you visit ThyroSave.com. Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid? Get free access to hundreds of articles and blog posts: https://www.naturalendocrinesolutions.com/articles/all-other-articles Watch Dr. Eric’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/NaturalThyroidDoctor/videos Join Dr. Eric’s Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/saveyourthyroid Take the Thyroid Saving Score Quiz: https://quiz.savemythyroidquiz.com/sf/237dc308 Read all of Dr. Eric’s published books: http://savemythyroid.com/thyroidbooks Work with Dr. Eric: https://savemythyroid.com/work-with-dr-eric/