BioTechUSA - TRIBULUS MAXIMUS 1500mg tribulus terrestris 90 capsules

BioTech TRIBULUS MAXIMUS 90 capsules

INDICATIONS:

Take 1 tablet daily with water or other liquid.

INGREDIENTS:

Tribulus (Tribulus terrestrial) fruit dry extract, capsule: edible gelatin, bulking agent: dicalcium phosphate, microcrystalline cellulose, anti-caking agents: magnesium stearate, stearic acid.

Product Features Tribulus Maximus - BIOTECH USA

Tribulus Terrestris - plant belonging to the Zygophyllaceae family, native to Asia and Australia, used for centuries mainly as a tonic and energizer, in traditional medicines such as Chinese and Ayurvetic medicine. In sports practice, however, tribulus terestris has found use as yet another ineffective natural stimulator of endogenous testosterone synthesis.
The molecular characterization of this plant, and in particular of its fruits, has highlighted the presence of flavonoids, starches, alkaloids and saponins, each of which has different practical implications.
Among all these compounds, and others still in the process of being identified, we focused on a principle, PROTODIOSCIN , which seems to be responsible for the anabolic-like and stimulating effects of this plant. A study conducted on animal models, rats and rabbits, has in fact demonstrated how this compound, belonging to the saponin family, can significantly increase the levels of luteinizing hormone (LH), dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), testosterone, didrotestosterone and increase both spermatogenesis and the frequency of mating.
Protodioscin has also found applications in the treatment of erectile dysfunction in men, probably thanks to its stimulating action on the release of the most powerful vasodilator available to us (nitric oxide), although its effectiveness has not yet been demonstrated.

The Tribulus in sports practice

As already mentioned, supplements based on this plant extract are used by many athletes with the hope of increasing endogenous testosterone levels, supporting muscle growth and assisting the anabolic phase. With the same intent, some bodybuilders hope to be able to increase endogenous testosterone levels at the end of a doping cycle with anabolic steroid hormones, trying to minimize the side effects that this practice entails (decrease in endogenous synthesis).

Rationale - Tribulus Maximus - BIOTECH USA

Although studies on animal models have reported encouraging results, these appear to be somewhat meaningless when compared to those carried out on humans. A known practice is in fact that of extending and generalizing the effects recorded on laboratory guinea pigs, or on individuals suffering from certain pathologies, to the healthy and trained human organism, regardless of the enormous interspecies and intraspecies variability. In light of what has been said - while considering the experimental studies conducted on animals - we will take as reference, for the evaluation of the effectiveness of this product, studies that document the activity of tribulus on humans. The scientific literature shows several works in this regard that are quite in agreement:

1. Study on 22 rugby athletes with 450 mg/day of tribulus for 5 weeks: no increase in lean mass, no increase in muscle strength, no difference in the urinary testosterone/epitestosterone ratio;
2. Study on 21 healthy individuals subjected to supplementation with 10/20 mg/kg/day for 4 weeks: no difference in plasma levels of testosterone, androsterone and LH;
3. Study on 15 healthy subjects at 3.21 mg/kg/day for 8 weeks: no change in terms of weight and body composition.
4. Study conducted on trained athletes does not show any change in blood characteristics following supplementation with tribulus for 20 days.

These and other studies allow us to draw conclusions on the ineffectiveness of tribulus in the endogenous stimulation of testosterone in healthy men, even at high doses.

Method of use recommended by the company - Tribulus Maximus - BIOTECH USA

Swallow 2 capsules daily in a glass of water.

How to use in sports practice - Tribulus Maximus

The various studies seem to agree on the ineffectiveness of tribulus-based supplements, even if used at very different dosages. In fact, no results were obtained at modest (450mg/day) or large (20/mg/kg/day) dosages, either for short or prolonged periods.
It is therefore quite difficult to define an optimal dosage in sports practice, also given the absence of precise studies on its pharmacokinetics and biodistribution.

Tribulus Maximus Side Effects - BIOTECH USA

Fortunately, the side effects also appear to be insignificant, although cases of abdominal pain have been recorded. Worth documenting is a study that reported the presence of gynecomastia following the chronic use of tribulus terrestris.

Tribulus Maximus Interactions - BIOTECH USA

Although the pharmacokinetics of this product are not characterized, it is known that saponins can interfere with the absorption of various substances, significantly modifying their bioavailability.
Among the typical effects of saponins in general we can remember the expectorant one, mediated by an irritant action on the mucosa, anti-edematous and anti-inflammatory.