Supplement × Supplement·a caution·Insufficient evidence

Creatine + MK-677 (Ibutamoren)

Caution Insufficient evidence

Both can increase scale weight or water retention signals; MK-677 edema can be clinically important.

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Caution
Evidence
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Source citations
1
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Supplement × Supplement
Last verified
June 4, 2026
CautionInsufficient evidence

What is happening. Both can increase scale weight or water retention signals; MK-677 edema can be clinically important.

Mechanism. Creatine water retention plus GH/IGF-1-related fluid retention.

Recommendation. Watch for ankle swelling, numbness, blood pressure changes, and shortness of breath, not just weight gain.

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If both Creatine and MK-677 (Ibutamoren) are in the same stack, this pair applies −5 to your Stack Score (per scored caution row).

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  • 1Nass R et al. Oral ghrelin mimetic randomized trial. Ann Intern Med. 2008.Needs sourceNo link

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