text: should i take a fat burner with creatine? my understanding is that the increased water retention from creatine can lead to some extra fat.  i'm no dietitian and i have no idea if this holds any truth or not.  i'm using creatine temporarily as a boost because i rencently started working out again after a long break, but one of my main goals is to lower my body fat in which case creatine may be counter productive. i would definately not take any other supplements/metabolism boosters while on creatine.  there are several studies (which of course none of these are proven) that say it can have adverse affects. personally i wouldnt risk it.  although personally, i wouldn't waste my money on creatine when you can do it the natural way.