Pro-sexual and androgen enhancing effects of Tribulus terrestris L.: Fact or Fiction
Neychev V, Mitev V
Published in Journal of Ethnopharmacology
Methodology
Critical review of preclinical and clinical evidence for androgenic and pro-sexual effects of Tribulus terrestris
Key Findings
Human studies consistently failed to show testosterone elevation; any sexual-function benefit appears independent of androgen levels
Conclusions
Tribulus terrestris does not raise testosterone in humans, though modest sexual-function effects may exist
Limitations
Narrative critical review rather than quantitative synthesis
Supplements Studied
Human studies consistently failed to show testosterone elevation with Tribulus terrestris
Outcomes Measured
Human studies consistently failed to show testosterone elevation with Tribulus terrestris
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