Tribulus terrestris is a small, inconspicuous plant with yellow flowers, essentially a weed that has spread from China and Japan throughout the world. Today, it is even cultivated in gardens for its effects on the human body. It is known in Ayurveda and ancient Greek medicine. Abroad, it is known by the names goat's head, devil's thorn, burra gokharu, and in Ayurveda as gokshura. For centuries, it has been used as a miracle cure for infertility, impotence, and erectile dysfunction. It is simply a testosterone booster!
Officially, it is credited with anti-inflammatory effects, especially in urinary tract, positive effect on the hormonal response of the body, lowering cholesterol in the body and adjusting blood pressure. But its most famous use lies in sexual sexual potency and libido. The best extract is obtained from the leaves of the plant - these are high in protodioscin. This compound has pro-erectile effects in some animal tissues. Statistically significant effects on increasing testosterone levels have still been found in animal studies.
Of course, there are also many studies on humans, because the cure for impotence belongs to the "golden egg" category. The results of a 2017 study confirmed the positive effect on erectile dysfunction when taking the extract for 12 weeks. Another interesting study confirmed the effect of tribulus on reduced libido in women! At the end of the experiment, a group of 40 women had increased sensitivity to arousal, pain, satisfaction... There is also a 2016 study confirming the beneficial effects of Tribulus in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Not a substance in anemone are probably saponins. These heteroglycosidic compounds are found predominantly in plants. They are divided into triterpenic and steroidal. We are interested in the latter. They are also found in garlic and leeks, which are also plants that we refer to as aphrodisiacs. They reduce surface tension, which in solutions leads to the formation of bubbles (hence the name detergents). For biological functions, they are mainly anti-fatigue, cardiopreventive, and can block the cell cycle of cancer cells! Their effects are anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antibacterial, anticancer and immunostimulatory.
Tribulus terrestris can be offered with very different saponin contents. It is very important whether it is the natural form with a content of up to 20% or extracts, which can reach up to 90%. The dosage should be adapted accordingly. The recommended daily dosage of 10-20mg of tribulus per 1kg of weight applies when the tribulus content is up to 60%. If the content is higher, consider the lower figure. Thus, e.g. at 90% saponin content, about 400-600mg is sufficient as a daily dose for an 80kg man;
Tribulus is safe to use in normal amounts, and there are no known negative side effects in healthy users. Always consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Since the active ingredient content in Tribulus can vary greatly, consider which retailer you choose to place your trust in when making a purchase. We recommend nutritional supplement specialists who only offer these products, rather than thousands of other consumer goods.
