Can You Take Creatine and Horsetail Extract Together?

Dose or timing may matter

The short answer

Horsetail has diuretic properties that increase renal throughput, while creatine adds creatinine clearance demands. The diuretic effect may also alter creatine retention and kidney workload.

How to arrange timing

Maintain adequate hydration to compensate for horsetail's diuretic effect. Consider spacing their intake.

Reference

Reference noted for this combination: Carneiro DM et al. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2014;2014:760683; Kreider RB et al. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2017;14:18

Important context

Whether supplements suit you together also depends on dose, product formulation, health conditions, and medication use. Ask a doctor or pharmacist first if you take medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a chronic condition.