What the Comments Reveal (Beyond Views & Likes)
560K views and 19K likes on “The TRUTH About Creatine Melting Belly Fat!” from Dr. Sten Ekberg as of 2025-09-23. With 862 total comments and a 545-comment sample analyzed, we explore what engaged viewers are really saying.
Sentiment Snapshot
Overall sentiment leaned positive, though a substantial share of viewers raised questions or critiques.
Emotional Pulse: Curiosity Leads the Way
Viewers were driven by curiosity and gratitude, with some concern and frustration surfacing around safety and side effects.
Comment Breakdown: Questions and Compliments Dominate
The mix is led by questions, stories, and compliments, with meaningful feedback and lighter engagement rounding out the set.
Sten Ekberg’s Engagement in the Comments
About 1 in 27 comments received a reply or heart, reflecting low interaction overall.
Burning Questions
Viewers pressed hardest on dosing strategies, product types, and safety for kidneys and labs. Many challenged the idea that more than 5 g/day offers no extra benefit, asking about brain-focused dosing, loading versus steady intake, and whether sugar aids absorption. Others wanted clarity on taking creatine during fasting, in coffee, or for non-athletes such as walkers and teens.
Safety concerns centered on kidney function, eGFR readings, cysts, or single-kidney cases. Commenters asked if creatine skews lab results, whether it should be paused before tests, and how safe it is with liver issues, gout, or pregnancy. Side effects—palpitations, stomach upset, insomnia, and hair loss—were frequently mentioned alongside heart safety during HIIT.
Feedback and Critiques
Many praised the video’s clarity and comprehensiveness, citing help in interpreting eGFR dips and practical use cases for creatine. Tangible benefits such as extra reps, better recovery, and cognition under stress were highlighted.
The main critiques centered on creatine versus creatinine confusion, debate over flat versus weight-based dosing, and concerns about side effects like water retention and hair loss. Calls for shorter, less technical delivery and chapter markers suggested a desire for tighter focus.
High Praise
Viewers repeatedly called this the clearest and most trustworthy explanation of creatine they had seen. The breakdown of the ATP cycle, kidney myth-busting, and balanced reminder that creatine is not a magic fat burner all resonated strongly.
They credited the calm, evidence-based delivery for empowering them to make confident decisions, often trusting this source more than other creators or even medical consultations. International audiences also praised the accessibility and planned to share the video for healthy aging guidance.
Opportunities for Future Content
- Creatine and kidneys made simple: safety, eGFR readings, red flags, and doctor tips.
- The dosing playbook by goal and body, with hydration and women’s concerns addressed.
- Which creatine is best? Comparing monohydrate, HCL, TCM, and new blends with quality checks.
- Creatine for the brain: cognition, sleep deprivation, and aging use cases.
- Side-effects and myths clinic: troubleshooting GI upset, hair loss, palpitations, and more.
- Fasting, diet, and timing guide: pairing creatine with intermittent fasting, diet, and sport-specific goals.
Wrapping Up
The video’s strengths lie in clarity, scientific grounding, and balanced myth-busting. Opportunities remain in addressing nuanced safety and dosing questions, while greater engagement in the comments could build deeper trust. Shono AI amplifies these signals to help creators refine and extend their impact.
About This Analysis
Methodology & Limits
Analysis is based on 545 sampled comments (out of 862 total), with duplicates and spam removed. AI classified comments by sentiment, emotion, and type, then aggregated the results.
Engagement rates reflect the sampled set only. Snapshot as of 2025-09-23; values may shift as new comments arrive.
