TRIBULUS TERRESTRIS EXTRACT
Increasing stamina and endurance
Supporting muscle cell growth
Supports Athletic Performance
Helping kidney issues
Reducing cholesterol
Athletic Performance
2 Bottles 120 Tablets
Overview
Tribulus terrestris (Bulgarian tribulus). Tribulus terrestris is an herb belonging to the Zygophyllaceae family which is indigenous to the Southern Europe, Southern Asia, Australia, and Africa. Tribulus terrestris is composed of saponins, including heterosides of ruscogenin, chlorogenin and protogracillin. The plant also contains flavonoids (kaempferol, quercetin and rutin), phytosterols and indole alkaloids (harmanine and harmane). Moreover, its activity most documented by studies corresponds to its effects on libido in both men and women. Tribulus terrestris stimulates testosterone levels when concentrations are lower than normal. This plant promotes healthy skin and helps maintain muscle tone, body tone and normal energy levels. It participates in the proper functioning of the respiratory system.
What Is Tribulus Terrestris?
Tribulus terrestris, which is purported to have a variety of health benefits, including reduced blood sugar and cholesterol, and increase libido. ribulus terrestris is a plant that has been used for a variety of potential health benefits for many years. It is popular as a general health supplement and as an ingredient in testosterone booster
supplements. Even though the supplement may not increase testosterone, it may boost libido. Tribulus terrestris may improve libido in women and men with reduced drives.
Bodybuilding/Athletic Performance
As a bodybuilding or training supplement, Tribulus is hard to beat. It contains one steroidal saponin in particular – protodioscin – which is thought to be the active nutrient responsible for this herbs popularity amongst athletes. Specifically, protodioscin promotes the release of nitric oxide which in turn increases the flow of oxygen rich blood to muscles, and enables better use of nutrients such as protein. At the same time protodioscin stimulates the pituitary gland resulting in it producing LH, thus promoting higher testosterone levels. As well as contributing to a boost in testosterone levels, Tribulus Terrestris can also help to increase stamina during a workout as well as aiding post workout muscle recovery.
Saponins in Tribulus Terrestris
Saponins are chemical compounds in Tribulus terrestris, and they are thought to be responsible for its health benefits. Many supplements list the dose along with the percentage of saponins, which refers to the amount of the supplement that is made up of these compounds. It is common for Tribulus terrestris supplements to contain 45–60% saponins. Importantly, a higher percentage of saponins means that a lower dose should be used, as the supplement is more concentrated.
Decreasing fat
Active individuals frequently take Tribulus terrestris supplements to improve their body composition by increasing muscle or decreasing fat. Tribulus improves body composition and performance in active individuals and athletes. One study examined how Tribulus terrestris supplements affected the performance of elite male rugby players. Tribulus Terrestris does increase muscle, decrease fat and improve exercise performance. In addition to the potential health effects, Tribulus terrestris may have several other effects in the body: This plant may act as a diuretic and increase urine production, As part of a multi-ingredient supplement, Tribulus terrestris may have immune booster effects.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Tablet
Serving Per Container: 60
Tribulus terrestris Fruit 1000 mg
(45% extract)
OTHER INGREDIENTS: Dicalcium phosphate, vegetable stearic acid, microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, vegetable magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, and aqueous film coating.
SUGGESTED USE: 1 tablet taken 1 to 2 times daily preferably with a meal or as directed by a healthcare professional.