The herb tribulus terrestris shows remarkable qualities in naturally increasing
the level of luteinizing
hormone levels (LH) thereby improving the manufacture of testosterone in the
body - a level of up to 30% is claimed. It is furthermore used by people doing serious
bodybuilding.
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Tribulus terrestris is used for
This herbal supplement has been used for centuries in Eastern cultures, and the
active ingredient is extracted from the fruits. The fruits contain alkaloids, resins,
tannins, sugars, sterols, essential oil, peroxidase, diastase and glucoside.
It has been used as a diuretic, tonic and aphrodisiac, urinary disorders, gout,
impotence etc.
The saponins contained in this product is thought to help convert androstenedione
and DHEA into testosterone, since a low level of luteinizing hormone in the body
will impede the conversion.
Since tribulus terrestris helps with increasing the level of the
luteinizing
hormone in the body, the formation and synthesis of the testicular male sex hormone
testosterone would
be improved.
Dosage
Since it is not an essential ingredient no RDA has been established for human
consumption.
Tribulus terrestris is contained in the following Zest for Life products
Vuka 2000 - sexual stimulant
and herbal viagra
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