Ashwagandha vs Tribulus for libido
Short answer: For libido, more users report improvement with Tribulus — 86% of 51 reports, versus 62% of 127 for Ashwagandha.
Ashwagandha has 48 meta-analyses and 59 randomized trials on PubMed; Tribulus has 13 and 34.
Based on 2,447 reports about Ashwagandha and 216 about Tribulus. Not medical advice.
| Ashwagandha Supplement | Tribulus Supplement | |
|---|---|---|
| Users say it helped | 44%helped1,321 reports · high confidence | 41%helped99 reports · medium confidence |
| Verdict | Mixed | Mixed |
| Research | AResearch: Strong | AResearch: Strong |
| Meta-analyses / RCTs | 48 / 59 | 13 / 34 |
| Mainly used for | ||
| Anxiety % reporting improvement | 88% (881) | 20% (5) |
| Mood % reporting improvement | 53% (446) | 75% (24) |
| Sleep % reporting improvement | 77% (233) | 0% (4) |
| Libido % reporting improvement | 62% (127) | 86% (51) |
| Energy % reporting improvement | 53% (125) | 100% (16) |
| Common side effects | anhedonia, drowsiness, fatigue, depression | anxiety, aggression, irritability, insomnia |
| Typical dose reported | 800-1600 mg / after dinner | 1 Cap / daily |
The current systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of RCTs revealed a beneficial effect in both stress and anxiety following Ashwagandha supplementation. However, further high-quality studies are needed to firmly establish the clinical efficacy of the plant.
Phytother Res, 2022 ↗“I paired it with maca and ashwaganda and it legit felt like a steroid cycle.”
Based on the scoring system, 2 (8%) supplements matched with the cluster of higher expected efficacy, 3 (12%) with the lower efficacy cluster and 20 (80%) matched with the criterion of no expected efficacy. DSs marketed in Italy are usually blends of many substances that are frequently employed at a negligible dose or without any evidence.
Nutrients, 2023 ↗“i feel good on nd trib, even double dose and no sleep issue.”
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