Tribulus Terrestris Extract Benefits For Bodybuilding

There has been a lot of questions brought up about the tribulus terrestris plant. Many studies state that no gains in testosterone was noticed and then again some claim it does produce effects… Same is the case with users. While many report no visible difference, there are equally as much people who say that tribulus terrestris extract works for them well. I can count myself into the second category. What got me started on the tribulus terrestris was the word of a very respected oldschool bodybuilder in my country who said that tribulus does work but you need to take it in a lot more than is said on the web. The reason for this is that it is not some kind of strong chemical but just a mildly potent plant. I took his word because he has seen it all.

So to my own experience…

I take about 2 grams a day, one gram in the morning and one before bed. The reason for the before bed ingestion is that body produces most testosterone at night when we sleep during what is called an insulin spike. Also our muscles grow during the night.

I notice definite feeling of being stronger, i continue to have stable gains in the gym. Also I think I feel a little bit more aggression.

As far as studies go, they have mainly been done in Eastern Europe and are somewhat questionable. Studies on rats showed increased sex drive and aggressiveness. Studies on chickens showed the eggs to be a lot stronger. Studies on humans tend to show little effects except the one`s done by the main producer of tribulus terrestris extract in Bulgaria. But there are huge number of people on the web who claim by it. As am I. Maybe it just has a huge placebo effect, who knows

As far as training goes you really need to push yourself to the limits in order to enjoy the gains. Tribulus terrestris extract can give you the extra edge needed but you need to work hard to use it. As lifting heavy weights make body produce itself more testosterone, so does it help you to make the maximum out of the extract. So don`t forget squats, etc.

Also keep your training short! Make maximum one hour long intense training sessions. Training longer will make your body to start producing stress hormone cortisol and this does not help with your development.

There are many places from where to get your tribulus. Just remember to get the extract, not just plant material.

There is no need to worry about overdosing or stressing your liver. It is one of the safest plants around that have effect on humans. You can try what dosage suits you. If you are older and a heavy bodybuilder then you can take as much as 10 grams daily and enjoy only gains. If you have problem digesting things then you may have some trouble with tribulus also. Other than that just take as much as you feel like is good and there is no problem.

So in conclusion it does work, you just need to take it more. If you are naturally a hairy beast who likes to brake people in half on a good day, you probably do not need it. Anybody else should try it, maybe this is the thing that your body needs to grow.

I am a bodybuilder and a fanatic on herbs. I study the effects on all kinds of different herbs used to help to improve one’s physical strength. I am also a daily user of tribulus. I buy it in bulk amounts and also sell it on my web page here Tribulus Terrestris Extract