Tribulus terrestris is a flowering plant mainly found in tropical areas. This plant has been
known and used by people from all over the world to treat many diseases for a
few centuries. In Greece, tribulus terrestris is used to treat diuretic
problems. In China, it is used to relieve headache and early ejaculation. In
Turkey, it is mainly used to treat hypertension and cholesterol problems. What benefits can it offer for bodybuilders?
Testosterone, a hormone naturally produced in human body plays a great role
in building muscle. Many bodybuilders use pro-hormone supplements to increase
the secretion of testosterone despite their side effects. Some pro-hormone
products are believed to cause a few side effects such as the increase of
prostate size, hair loss, and gynecomastia cancer and so on. In females the use
of pro-hormones may lead to increase in the testosterone levels. This can cause
them to look and sound like a man as facial hair appears and their voices
become deeper, excess amounts of pro-hormone use may even lead to liver and
kidney damages.
Tribulus terrestris is believed to be a safer way to increase testosterone
levels in human body. When people are following a diet or doing high intensity
training. The hormone secretion decreases and makes it hard to gain muscle
mass.Unlike pro-hormones tribulus terrestris increase is claimed to be
effective on increasing the LH( luteinizing hormone) levels of testosterone, a
bodybuilder can build muscle more easily.
The effectiveness of tribulus terrestris in bodybuilding is still
debatable. A number of studies on animals have demonstrated that tribulus
terrestris can increase testosterone levels that enhance sexual activity. Some
studies
Done on human, demonstrated that tribulus showed no
effects on improving muscle strength and body composition. Some bodybuilders
who have experience on using it claim it to be effective while some others
claim the opposite.
Tribulus terrestris gives different result to each
individual. Despite its questionable effectiveness in bodybuilding, it is often
taken by bodybuilders in their off cycles to regain their normal testosterone
levels. Most users have given positive reviews, although the claims of the
effectiveness of tribulus terrestris are mostly personal.
The side effects of taking tribulus are rare and
insignificant.For those of you who want to boost your testosterone levels but
they are reluctant to take steroids; you can give it a try.
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