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Your Bodybuilding Supplement - Tribulus by
Rick Mitchell
Tribulus terrestris is a herb that comes from a plant
found in Asia. It has been used in the past by many
cultures for the treatment of liver, kidney and cardiovascular
diseases. It has also been used as a diuretic and to
treat infertility. In recent years strength athletes
in eastern Europe are reputed to have used it to enhance
performance.
It is believed to enhance testosterone levels by encouraging
the production of lutenizing hormone. Studies have shown
that when lutenizing hormone levels are increased, the
natural production of testosterone also increases.
It is difficult to assess the validity of tribulus
as a muscle growth enhancer because none of the studies
carried out have appeared in peer-reviewed scientific
journals. Its proponents do suggest that it can prove
useful when stacked with 100 mg of DHEA and 100 mg of
androstenedione but this takes us into the equally uncertain
territory of prohormones which we have covered in a
separate article.
If you do wish to experiment with tribulus you can
take 750-1250 mg per day divided between meals. Some
people experience stomach upsets but this can be minimized
by taking it with food. There's no guarantee that tribulus
terrestris will help you grow bigger muscles but many
users report a much improved sex drive!
About the Author
Rick Mitchell is the creator of the bodybuildingadvisor.com
website that provides guidance and information to athletes
at all levels of bodybuilding experience. Go to Bodybuilding
Advice to learn more about the issues covered in this
article.
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