rct
2005
The aphrodisiac herb Tribulus terrestris does not influence the androgen production in young men
Neychev VK, Mitev VI
Published in Journal of Ethnopharmacology
Methodology
Randomized placebo-controlled trial of Tribulus terrestris at 10 and 20 mg/kg/day for 4 weeks in young men aged 20-36
Key Findings
No significant change in total or free testosterone, androstenedione or luteinizing hormone versus placebo
Conclusions
Tribulus terrestris does not influence androgen production in young men
Limitations
Small sample of healthy young men only
Supplements Studied
No significant change in total or free testosterone, androstenedione or luteinizing hormone versus placebo
Outcomes Measured
No significant change in total or free testosterone versus placebo in young men
Related Health Concerns
Study Details
Year:2005
Sample Size:21
Duration:4 weeks
Quality Score:6/10
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