Tribulus terrestris

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    Last Updated: April 29, 2024

    Tribulus terrestris is a plant whose root and fruits are used in Ayurvedic medicine for male virility and general vitality, respectively. It is also used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It appears to reduce symptoms of sexual dysfunction (but not improve testosterone levels) in men and women and might improve metabolic health as well.

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    Daily doses of 750 to 1,500 mg of Tribulus terrestris extract (unspecified whether fruit or root) have commonly been used in meta-analyses and systematic reviews, and a dosage of 750 mg per day is more common.[1][2][3]. In regards to active ingredients, one trial had the participants take 500 mg of Tribulus terrestris extract, which contained 225 mg of furostanol saponins, 3 times per day.

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