Ginseng vs Tribulus for libido
Short answer: For libido, users rate them about the same: 90% report improvement with Ginseng (20 reports) and 86% with Tribulus (51 reports).
Ginseng has 215 meta-analyses and 243 randomized trials on PubMed; Tribulus has 13 and 34.
Based on 299 reports about Ginseng and 216 about Tribulus. Not medical advice.
| Ginseng Supplement | Tribulus Supplement | |
|---|---|---|
| Users say it helped | 63%helped114 reports · high confidence | 41%helped99 reports · medium confidence |
| Verdict | Mostly positive | Mixed |
| Research | AResearch: Strong | AResearch: Strong |
| Meta-analyses / RCTs | 215 / 243 | 13 / 34 |
| Mainly used for | ||
| Energy % reporting improvement | 90% (68) | 100% (16) |
| Libido % reporting improvement | 90% (20) | 86% (51) |
| Mood % reporting improvement | 67% (15) | 75% (24) |
| Hormones % reporting improvement | 50% (2) | 60% (20) |
| Focus % reporting improvement | 89% (18) | 100% (2) |
| Common side effects | insomnia, headache, drowsiness, psychosis | anxiety, aggression, irritability, insomnia |
| Typical dose reported | 200 mg / with breakfast | 1 Cap / daily |
But in the future, more high-quality studies are needed to determine the effects of ginseng on cognitive function. Trial Registration: Prospero: CRD42024514231.
Phytother Res, 2024 ↗“After taking it for a few days, I noticed a few effects I didn't read about beforehand: I became incredibly horny and was getting rock hard boners all day.”
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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