Tribulus vs Tribulus Terrestris for libido
Short answer: For libido, more users report improvement with Tribulus Terrestris — 96% of 24 reports, versus 86% of 51 for Tribulus.
Tribulus has 13 meta-analyses and 34 randomized trials on PubMed; Tribulus Terrestris has 12 and 34.
Based on 216 reports about Tribulus and 86 about Tribulus Terrestris. Not medical advice.
| Tribulus Supplement | Tribulus Terrestris Supplement | |
|---|---|---|
| Users say it helped | 41%helped99 reports · medium confidence | 48%helped40 reports · medium confidence |
| Verdict | Mixed | Mixed |
| Research | AResearch: Strong | AResearch: Strong |
| Meta-analyses / RCTs | 13 / 34 | 12 / 34 |
| Mainly used for | ||
| Libido % reporting improvement | 86% (51) | 96% (24) |
| Hormones % reporting improvement | 60% (20) | 44% (16) |
| Mood % reporting improvement | 75% (24) | 86% (7) |
| Energy % reporting improvement | 100% (16) | 100% (7) |
| Performance % reporting improvement | 100% (10) | 50% (2) |
| Common side effects | anxiety, aggression, irritability, insomnia | irritability, aggression, emotional instability, psychotic feeling |
| Typical dose reported | 1 Cap / daily | 750 mg |
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 ↗“tribulus works so synergetic with black ginger it's my go too preworkout formula haha blows caffeine out of the water for me in that aspect”
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 ↗“took the tribulus, and 30 minutes later I jumped out of bed with a massive amount of energy and drive to go do stuff.”
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