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Topic: Tribulus


In the News (Tue 22 Dec 09)

  
  Tribulus Terrestris - Supplements
Tribulus (puncture vine) is a vine that has been used as a general tonic (energy) and herbal treatment for impotence, but is found primarily in dietary supplements marketed for increasing testosterone levels in bodybuilders and power athletes.
The active ingredient in tribulus is unknown, but is though to be a component known as furostanol saponins.
If tribulus extract does indeed elevate testosterone levels somewhat, but keeps them within normal ranges, it may be an effective supplement for individuals with reduced testosterone levels such as athletes at risk for overtraining syndrome and in those individuals on a prolonged low-calorie diet.
www.supplementwatch.com /supatoz/supplement.asp?supplementId=279   (629 words)

  
 Tribulus Terrestris
Tribulus terrestris (commonly known as puncture vine) is a tropical plant with a long history of medicinal use.
Tribulus is widely marketed as a sports supplement and as a treatment for sexual problems, such as low libido (in both men and women) and impotence.
Tribulus is known to have a toxic effect on sheep.
www.al-hikmah.org /tribulus-terrestris.asp   (706 words)

  
 Tribulus Terrestris Facts
Tribulus a traditional Ayurvedic herb commonly known as the “puncture vine,” has been used for centuries in Europe as a treatment for impotence and as a stimulant to help enhance sexual drive and performance.
Tribulus exerts its testosterone-elevating effects by stimulating an increase in LH, which is responsible for “telling” your body to produce testosterone.
Tribulus, a non-hormonal supplement, was shown to increase testosterone levels without the side-effects commonly associated with anabolic steroids.
www.soylabs.com /formula/tribulus-facts.htm   (353 words)

  
 Nutritional Supplement Facts for Tribulus Terrestris
Tribulus is an herb that has gained popularity for its potential "pro-sexual" attributes — the enhancement of sexual potency in men and stimulation of libido in both sexes.
Tribulus has gained widespread popularity with a number of athletes ever since steroids were banned from the Olympics and international competition searched for ways to boost testosterone levels without artificially stimulating hormone levels.
It seems tribulus may boost levels of a pituitary hormone called luteinizing hormone (or LH for short), which is responsible for the regulation of testosterone in the body.
www.nutros.com /nsr-02016.html   (1123 words)

  
 Tribulus Terrestris by Ray Sahelian, M.D., Tribulus Research
Tribulus terrestris is a tropical vine common in sandy soil throughout India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
Tribulus is considered a noxious weed found abundantly on roadsides and vacant lots whose seeds are sharp and painful to step on.
Tribulus is Latin for "three-pointed, a caltrop," the shape of which is suggested by the three-pronged tribulus fruit, and referring to the caltrop, a military weapon, an iron ball with projecting spikes
www.raysahelian.com /tribulus.html   (4354 words)

  
 Tribulus Terrestris and Testosterone Levels
Tribulus Terrestris is used in various herbal formulas to treat headaches, eye problems such as itching, conjunctivitis and weak vision, pain relief, enhancement of the immune system, improved mood and sense of well-being, cholesterol reduction, and relief of premenstrual (PMS), menopausal symptoms in women, and nervousness, making it a great menopause herb.
Tribulus stimulates the bile flow and breakdown of fats in the liver thus contributing to a more regular bowel pattern and effective elimination of toxins from the liver.
Tribulus Terrestris works by stimulating the anterior pituitary gland to release luteinizing hormone (LH), which is responsible for stimulating the testes to produce testosterone.
www.ozonetherapyspas.com /Tribulus.html   (2488 words)

  
 Tribulus Terrestris
Tribulus terrestris, commonly known as "Puncture Vine" or Caltrop fruit is a herb that has been used for centuries in Europe for hormone insufficiency in men and women.
Tribulus Terrestris is the closest and strongest natural herbal alternative to synthetic anabolic hormones.
Tribulus’ role as a liver tonic is very important - breaking down the cholesterol and other fats that inhibit healthy liver function.
www.users.bigpond.com /a.n.mcgregor/tribulus.html   (712 words)

  
 Diagnose-Me: Treatment: Tribulus (Tribulus terrestris)
Tribulus grows predominantly in India and Africa, is mentioned in ancient Indian Ayurvedic medical texts dating back thousands of years, and is used widely in the Ayurvedic system of medicine for the treatment of sexual dysfunction and various urinary disorders.
With the use of tribulus, the benefits for the person engaged in active training and workout are muscle cell growth and increased body strength as well as faster recuperation and recovery from muscular stress.
Tribestan, an extract of tribulus, administered to males with reduced sperm count of unknown cause or with sperm disturbances due to varicocele, has been shown to result in increased concentration of sperm, increased percentage of motile sperm and, in some cases, an increase in the volume of ejaculate by 1-2ml.
www.diagnose-me.com /treat/T407051.html   (1061 words)

  
 Tribulus Supplement Profile   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Tribulus terrestris L., a member of the Zygophyllaceae family, is an annual herb found in many areas of the world, including the US and Mexico, the Mediterranian region, and throughout Asia [1-4].
The ultimate effect of tribulus on testosterone levels in healthy humans, and consequently the effect on body composition and exercise performance, remains to be seen.
Tribulus terrestris: preliminary study of its diuretic and contractile effects and comparison with Zea mays.
www.goendurance.com /i52_Tribulus.html   (1119 words)

  
 The natural alternative to impotency drugs - Tribulus Terristris ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Tribulus terrestris is a natural herb, commonly known as the puncture vine, that has been used for centuries in Europe as a treatment for impotence and as a stimulant to help enhance sexual drive and performance.
Tribulus is found primarily in parts of Eastern Europe, India and Africa, where it has been used for many centuries as a medicinal herb for treating a wide variety of health problems including loss of muscle strength, loss of libido (sex drive), impotence, infertility; edema, liver; kidney, heart problems, and much more.
Tribulus was shown to have an astonishing effect on the human libido, exhibiting a safe stimulating effect on both men and women.
www.natures-sex.com /tribulus.html   (1060 words)

  
 Tribulus 250
TRIBULUS 250 is a non-hormonal dietary supplement for men and women.
Tribulus, traditionally used as a liver tonic, also helps by providing stamina and improving general endurance and well being.
They are synthesized from cholesterol, so a herb such as Tribulus that has a stimulating effect on the liver, will have a major influence on cholesterol and other products of the liver.
www.users.bigpond.com /TOYOURHEALTH/Tribulus_250.htm   (771 words)

  
 NutriScience Innovations, LLC -- Product Information -- TRIBULUS TERRESTRIS EXTRACT
Tribulus Terrestis has long been used in the Traditional Chinese and Indian systems of medicine for the treatment of impotence and as a sexual stimulant to help to enhance sexual drive and performance in men.
Athletes are using Tribulus Terrestris to help ensure that their levels of testosterone are maintained at normal levels all the time without the use of steroid drugs.
Tribulus Terrestris is particularly effective for various sexual and reproductive disorders in both men and women.
www.nutriscienceusa.com /productinfo_tribulus.htm   (512 words)

  
 Tribulus Terrestris Extract - Supplement Fact or Fiction
Tribulus is an herbal supplement used since the late 70's in Eastern Europe.
Tribulus extract is extremely safe and appears to have no undesirable side effects.
Their research shows tribulus terrestris extract to have a significant effect by increasing LH (~72%), testosterone(~40%), and estradiol(~80%).
www.thinkmuscle.com /articles/haycock/tribulus-terrestris.htm   (1739 words)

  
 InterHealth - Nature, Science, Health
InterHealth's Tribulus Extract is an all-natural, standardized plant extract derived from Tribulus terrestris fruit.
Tribulus is a traditional Ayurvedic herb used in India for more than 3000 years.
As a result, Tribulus as also been shown to increase energy and stamina, and to speed muscle recovery after muscle fibers have been broken down as a result of exercise.
www.interhealthusa.com /faqs/tribulus_faqs.aspx   (262 words)

  
 Tribulus Terrestris
Tribulus terrestris is a plant that grows in many tropical and moderate areas of the world.
Since Tribulus terrestris is not an essential nutrient, it is not associated with deficiency.
INTRODUCTION: The objective of the present study was to investigate the effect of oral treatment of Tribulus terrestris (TT) extract on the isolated corpus cavernosal tissue of New Zealand white (NZW) rabbits and to determine the mechanism by which protodioscin (PTN), a constituent of the TT, exerts its pharmacological effects.
www.ironmaglabs.com /articles_tribulus.php   (1602 words)

  
 Tribulus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tribulus is a genus of plants found in many warm regions.
Tribulus species are perennial, but some grow as annuals in colder climates.
The ovary is divided into locules that are in turn divided by "false septa" (the latter distinguish Tribulus from other members of its family).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tribulus   (192 words)

  
 ThirdAge: Tribulus terrestris
Tribulus terrestris (commonly known as puncture vine -- the bane of bicycles in areas where it grows) has a long history of traditional medical use in China, India and Greece.
According to this research, tribulus increases levels of various hormones in the steroid family, including testosterone, DHEA and estrogen, and for this reason improves sports performance, fertility in in men and women, sexual function (again in men and women), and symptoms of menopause (such as hot flashes).
Other studies that are far too preliminary to prove anything at all are widely quoted as proving that tribulus is helpful for the treatment of angina, high cholesterol, diabetes and muscle spasms, and for the prevention of kidney stones.
www.thirdage.com /healthgate/files/21872.html   (795 words)

  
 Tribulus Terrestris - The Wonder Herb!
Tribulus has increased in popularity in the past decade as a general tonic for male power athletes and bodybuilders who try to build muscle by escalating testosterone production.
Tribulus is one of the most popular herbs available on the market at present, and more than nine clinical studies done by six universities and academic hospitals on its purified active ingredient protodioscin have confirmed its valuable effect.
Tribulus is the secure, gentle way to find or to re-ignite the longing, the thrill and the responses that make sex amazing and gratifying.
www.illpumpyouup.com /articles/tribulus-terrestris-the-wonder-herb.htm   (867 words)

  
 Tribulus
Tribulus Terrestris is an herb also known as the puncture vine, and has been used for centuries in Europe as a treatment for impotence and as a stimulant to help enhance sexual drive and performance.
Atheletes are using Tribulus Terrestris to help ensure their own natural levels of testosterone are at a normal level at all times.
In fact, a person that has used a prohormone, should use Tribulus Terrestris on the "off cycle" to help their own testosterone levels return to normal, which is what the prohormone will suppress.
www.nutritiongeeks.com /tribulus-1000mg-now-90/tribulus-1000mg-now.html   (298 words)

  
 Tribulus for sexual dysfunction in men and women Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients - Find Articles
Tribulus terrestris (puncture vine) is a prostrate, spreading herb particularly adapted to dry regions which produces a fruit with sharp, rigid spines (hence the common name).
In Ayurveda, Tribulus fruit or root, known as Gokshura, is used mainly for diseases of the urinary system (cystitis, painful urination, kidney stones, edema) and of the reproductive system (spermatorrhea, gonorrhea, impotence and uterine disorders after parturition).
In Traditional Chinese Medicine the fruit of Tribulus is used for skin lesions with itching, for pain and distension in the chest, insufficient lactation due to constrained liver Qi and for swollen, painful eyes.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0ISW/is_257/ai_n7638039   (811 words)

  
 Tribulus
Tribulus may deserve to join this group, although the significance of tribulus' increase in testosterone—and its ability to stimulate muscle tissue growth—is still being debated.
The Bulgarian data indicate that while tribulus increased testosterone levels, these levels were still within normal physiological limits, and it is not clear how long the elevation in testosterone lasted.
Skeptics suggest that tribulus may not pack the physiological punch to have a significant or long-term impact on testosterone levels, and manufacturers have sought out other testosterone-boosting supplements to use in conjunction with tribulus.
www.bodyandfitness.com /Information/Herbal/Research/tribulus.htm   (647 words)

  
 Tribulus Terrestris
Tribulus, or Tribulus terrestris, a traditional Ayurvedic herb commonly known as the "puncture vine", has been used for centuries in Europe as a treatment for impotence and as a stimulant to help enhance sexual drive and performance.
As a result, Tribulus has also been shown to increase energy and stamina, and to speed muscle recovery after muscle fibers have been broken down as a result of exercise.
Finally, tribulus is used in various Ayurvedic medicines for the treatment of certain kidney disorders.
www.soylabs.com /formula/tribulus.htm   (142 words)

  
 Tribulus,Tribulus terrestris
Tribulus, also known as caltrop and puncture vine, is a natural product isolated from the aerial parts of the plant Tribulus terrestris.
Tribulus was traditionally used by the Greeks as a diuretic, mild laxative, and general tonic.
Tribulus terrestris is rich in plant sterols, saponins, flavonoids, alkaloids, unsaturated acids, oils, calcium, phosphorus, iron, and protein.
www.nutrimart.com /bulk/description/tribulus.htm   (488 words)

  
 Tribulus
Mass Quantities TRIBULUS is an herb also known as the puncture vine, and has been used for centuries in Europe as a treatment for impotence and as a stimulant to help enhance sexual drive and performance.
Body Builders are using MQ's TRIBULUS to help ensure their own natural levels of testosterone are at a normal level at all times.
In fact, a person that has used a pro-hormone, should use Tribulus on the "off cycle" to help their own testosterone levels return to normal, which is what the pro-hormone will suppress.
www.massquantities.com /browseproducts/Tribulus.html   (716 words)

  
 Ignite for sexual health ­ benefits of tribulus for women
Modern research is backing traditional medicine's use of tribulus terrestris as an herb for women as well as men, beneficial for sexual activity and aiding hormone activity at menopause.
Tribulus terrestris supported sex drive, ovulation and sexual reproduction functions through elevated levels of Follicle Stimulating Hormone.
A sudden reduction of tribulus from the effective to the maintenance dose can lead to a sudden triggering of almost the whole range of menopausal symptom.
www.honeybalm.com /diseases/tribulus4women.php   (608 words)

  
 Tribulus Extract
Tribulus terrestris has been used for centuries in ancient Greece, India and Africa to increase fertility and rejuvenate the body.
Tribulus has been used by some of the worlds’ most elite athletes, but is still safe enough for the weekend ironman.
Clinical studies in Bulgaria have shown Tribulus terrestris to increase the LH level by 72% and the body's own free testosterone level by 41% in healthy adult males in only five days.
www.good4all.net /now2170.htm   (261 words)

  
 Optimum Nutrition Tribulus
Optimum Nutrition's Tribulus 625 mg are made with the finest Tribulus Terrestris available.
Tribulus 625 mg also contain various sterols, flavonoids, and other plant compounds that occur naturally in this species.
Optimum Nutrition's Tribulus 625 mg is produced and packaged in a state-of-the-art, OTC approved manufacturing facility in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP's).
www.illpumpyouup.com /optimum-nutrition/tribulus.htm   (99 words)

  
 Tribulus, Tribulus terrestris
The active substance in Tribestan is a proprietary extract of Tribulus Terrestris and does NOT contain herbal particles that may pose health danger.
Since the body's natural testosterone promotes protein synthesis and positive nitrogen balance, the benefits for the professional or the recreational athlete engaged in active training and workout, are muscle cell growth and increased body strength as well as faster recuperation and recovery from muscular stress.
Tribestan is a completely natural non-hormonal herbal (phytochemical) biostimulator derived from the plant Tribulus terrestris L., Bulgaricum, which contains predominantly saponins of furostanol type, with prevailing quantity of protodioscin (not less than 45% in Tribestan).
www.tribulus.eu.com   (632 words)

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