Tribulus Extreme, NOW Foods, 90 Veg Caps
56,10 AUD
A spiky little plant with a big reputation.
Feeling low on energy or drive? Did you know tribulus is a low-growing vine found across Europe, Asia and Africa and has been used in traditional herbal practice for ages? It may help support vitality.
Tribulus Extreme from NOW Foods comes in a pack of 90 Veg Caps.
Tribulus terrestris is a small, spiny, creeping plant that grows in warm regions around the world, including Australia, where it is known as caltrop or bindii. It has a long history in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine as a tonic for vitality, stamina and male and female wellbeing. Today tribulus is popular with active people and men and women who want to support energy, libido and training performance as part of a balanced lifestyle.
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Benefits & common uses
Benefits
- Traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine to support vitality and stamina
- Traditionally used to support healthy libido
- Traditionally used in Chinese medicine as a tonic for general wellbeing
- May help support physical performance when combined with training
- Traditionally used to support male wellbeing
- Traditionally used to support urinary tract comfort
What people commonly use it for
- Low energy and stamina (Traditional use)
- Libido and sexual wellbeing (Some clinical studies suggest benefits, with mixed results)
- Gym performance and recovery (Early research only, with mixed results)
- Feeling run down (Traditional use)
- Menopausal wellbeing (Early research only)
Suggested to use alongside
- Zinc: Essential mineral for men's health
- Maca: Traditional herb for vitality
- Creatine: Popular sports supplement
The science behind it
Tribulus (fruits, leaves and roots) contains steroidal saponins, mainly protodioscin, along with flavonoids and alkaloids. Protodioscin is the compound most often used to standardise extracts, with some products guaranteeing 40 per cent or more total saponins.
The marketing of tribulus often centres on raising testosterone. Reviews of human studies, however, show that it has generally not raised testosterone in healthy men (Qureshi and colleagues, 2014, and Examine.com summaries). So its benefits, if any, are more likely to come through other pathways. Studies in animals suggest protodioscin may influence nitric oxide in tissues involved in sexual response, and may affect the hormones that regulate libido, but human results are mixed.
Several small randomised trials in men and women have reported improved self-rated desire, but study quality has varied, and not all trials are positive. Athletic performance trials have not consistently found a benefit either.
- Fruit extracts: the most common in supplements.
- Whole herb powder: traditional, with lower saponin levels.
- Standardised saponin extracts: offer a consistent amount of protodioscin.
Tribulus is not a nutrient, so there is no deficiency state. It is best viewed as a traditional herb with modest and variable modern evidence.
Product details & ingredients
- Pack size: 90 Veg Caps
- Form: Vegetarian capsules
Always read the label and follow the directions for use. This information is general in nature and not medical advice. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional.
Supplier ref: NOW Foods Tribulus Extreme 90 VegCap
Common questions
What is tribulus terrestris?
It is a creeping plant used in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine as a tonic for vitality, stamina and libido.
Does tribulus boost testosterone?
Most human studies show that it does not raise testosterone in healthy men. Any benefits are likely to be through other pathways.
What is protodioscin?
It is the main saponin in tribulus and is used to standardise extracts. Look for the saponin percentage on the label.
When is the best time to take tribulus?
It is usually taken with food, once or twice daily. Some people take it before training.
How long does tribulus take to work?
Studies generally run for 4 to 12 weeks. Traditional herbs usually need consistent use over several weeks.
Is tribulus the same as the bindii weed?
It is closely related to the plant Australians call caltrop or cat's head, but supplements use specially grown and processed plant material.
Safety
Not suitable for children, or during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Avoid if you have a hormone-sensitive condition. Tribulus may interact with medicines for blood sugar and blood pressure, and with lithium. Seek advice before use. Tribulus may be restricted for competitive athletes, so check with your sporting body.
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