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The Benefits of Tribulus Terrestris
by Jennifer Good     This week's featured ingredient, tribulus terrestris, is a flowering plant native to warm and tropical regions of Europe, southern Asia, Africa, and even Australia.1 Considered a weed to some in the US, it has many common names such as puncture weed, cat's head, and devil's weed.2 This "weed" has been used historically as a natural health ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine as well as in Indian Ayurveda practice.
In modern times, tribulus terrestris has been used by weight lifters for years, especially during the last 10 days prior to competition. Active components are plant steroids, flavonoids, alkaloids, and glycosides. Tribulus has been shown in at least one study to increase levels of natural testosterone, luteinizing hormone, follicle stimulating hormone, and steroids without any harmful side effects. Some may find increased stamina, which is beneficial for developing muscle size and strength.
In women, it increases libido, improves ovulation effect, decreases vasomotor symptoms accompanying menopause, and reduces apathy and aggressiveness. One study showed a 98% reduction of menopausal symptoms. This study showed that Puncture weed was equivalent or better than the estrogen/testosterone hormonal preparation Ambosex, without adverse side effects such as virilization and weight gain. It also has been used to improve fertility naturally.
Other positive changes observed in a number of cases were a reduction of cholesterol and positive psychological effects such as improved mood and increased self-confidence. No adverse effects were noted in any of the clinical studies. Additional research using animals demonstrated no adverse effects on the central nervous or cardiovascular systems. Administration of Tribulus had a mild diuretic effect in several cases in the human trials.
It has also been found to fight infections and play a role in curing urinary tract infections. All in all, when we look at all of the reasons listed above, we find that the tribulus terrestris can help you in a myriad of ways, whether you need something to enhance your mood, rev up your libido, increase your physical strength and energy, reduce apathy, or help with high cholesterol. Tribulus terrestris can be found in a powder, capsule, or tea form. One of the most powerful forms for taking tribulus terrestris is in a tincture, where you can get the highest concentration and quickest absorption of active ingredients.
As for contraindications, recent studies have proven that rumors that tribulus can increase estrogen levels in men are unfounded. And whereas some studies suggest that tribulus might increase prostate weight, other studies indicate that its high sterol content can alleviate symptoms of prostate problems—that it may actually prevent prostate enlargement and prostate cancer. Overall, it appears to be virtually free of side effects, but like all herbal medicines that actually work, avoid taking in excess. Too much of any good thing is no longer good for you.
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