Know Your Bodybuilding Supplement - Tribulus
Tribulus terrestris is a herb that comes from a plant found in
Asia. It has been used in the past by many cultures for the
treatment of liver, kidney and cardiovascular diseases. It has
also been used as a diuretic and to treat infertility. In recent
years strength athletes in eastern Europe are reputed to have
used it to enhance performance.
It is believed to enhance testosterone levels by encouraging the
production of lutenizing hormone. Studies have shown that when
lutenizing hormone levels are increased, the natural production
of testosterone also increases.
It is difficult to assess the validity of tribulus as a muscle
growth enhancer because none of the studies carried out have
appeared in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Its proponents do
suggest that it can prove useful when stacked with 100 mg of
DHEA and 100 mg of androstenedione but this takes us into the
equally uncertain territory of prohormones which we have covered
in a separate article.
If you do wish to experiment with tribulus you can take 750-1250
mg per day divided between meals. Some people experience stomach
upsets but this can be minimized by taking it with food. There’s
no guarantee that tribulus terrestris will help you grow bigger
muscles but many users report a much improved sex drive!
About the author:
Rick Mitchell is the creator of the bodybuildingadvisor.com
website that provides guidance and information to athletes at
all levels of bodybuilding experience. Go to Bodybuilding
Advice to learn more about the issues covered in this
article.