By Dean Farley of Tierra Supplements
The theory behind Tribulus Terrestris' effects is its ability to trigger the body into releasing luteinizing hormone (LH), which in turn stimulates development of the interstitial cells of the testes that secrete the hormone testosterone.
The active constituents of tribulus are steroidal saponins of two types; furostanols and spirostanols. Studies suggest the furostanol steroidal saponins are not bio-active and must be first converted to spirostanols to become so. The saponin content will vary depending upon the identity of the plant, the source of saponin within the plant (e.g. seed, fruit, and leaves) and the conditions under which the plant is grown. The method of extraction will also affect the concentration of saponins. Using a special method of harvesting and pharmaceutical preparation, Bulgarian Tribulus Terrestris has a very high concentration of steroidal saponins, hence it's higher cost. The phytochemistry of Chinese and Indian Tribulus is considerably different from that of the Bulgarian, also Chinese and Indian Tribulus is made from a different part of the plant.
There are three groups of active phytochemicals in Bulgarian Tribulus Terrestris:
1. Dioscin, protodioscin, diosgenin, etc. These have an effect on sexual performance and may treat various sexual disorders, sexual energy level and strength by increasing the percentage of free testosterone level for men, and affects pregnenolone, progesterone, oestrogen, etc.
2. Sterols - betasitosterols, stigma, etc, which protect the prostate from swelling and in combination with the X steroidal saponins (third group listed below), protects the prostate from cancer.
3. Proprietary steroidal saponins currently referred to as X steroidal saponins. These affect the immune system and have been demonstrated to possess anti-bacterial and anti-viral (particularly anti-herpes) effects.
Chinese and Indian Tribulus Terrestris does not have the same pharmacological and physiological functions as Bulgarian Tribulus Terrestris. Theirs is used primarily as a diuretic and to treat kidney stones. At best, Indian and Chinese Tribulus Terrestris have but a trace of group 1, and contain virtually no X steroidal saponins. This could go some way to explaining the radical difference some people experience in the effects of Tribulus Terrestris from different sources, borne out by many posts on MuscleTalk with people disappointed with the results of non-Bulgarian Tribulus.
** Source of the following information: Townsend Letter for doctors and patients; Dec.2004 Kerry Bone
Quality Issues
Two studies have highlighted that most Tribulus products on the market are quite different from the Bulgarian extract (TLSE). The first study, conducted in the US, found that the level of protodioscin varied substantially with the plant part (leaf, stem or fruit) and origin (Bulgaria, India or China) of the Tribulus. Only leaf from Bulgaria was high in protodioscin. Analysis of products selected from the US market found deficiencies of protodioscin in the majority. The second study from Australia produced similar results. An Eastern European variety of Tribulus (from Slovakia) contained high levels of protodioscin in the leaf but none in the fruit. Leaf from Australia and India did not contain protodioscin. The principle of phytoequivalence dictates that, if the benefits demonstrated in a clinical trial are claimed for a herbal product, then that product must closely match the one used in the clinical trial. The Bulgarian clinical trials which have shown that Tribulus boosts libido and fertility and alleviates menopausal symptoms, all used Tribulus leaf rich in protodioscin collected from Bulgaria. Therefore only similar products might reasonably be expected to have the same effects. If a Tribulus product is made from the root or fruit of the plant, or is sourced from anywhere else other than Eastern Europe, it will probably contain low levels of protodioscin and so will be quite different from the Bulgarian standardized extract. The quality of Tribulus products is best assessed by high performance liquid chromatography as used in the two studies cited above.
source: http://newsletters.muscletalk.co.uk/newsletter-0305.aspx
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Monday, April 18, 2011
Bulgarian Tribulus Terrestris, 90 Capsules, 750mg, From Ultimate Nutrition
Tribulus Terrestris The Highest Potency Tribulus We Sell!
Tribulus Terrestris is a potent natural testosterone enhancer. Studies show that it works very well for increasing sex drive too! It increases testosterone levels in a different way, however, than either DHEA or andro do. Instead of being a testosterone precursor, Tribulus leads to the production of the luteinizing hormone (LH). When LH levels are increased, the natural production of testosterone also increases. LH is a hormone that also deals with sex drive. Now one can understand why it has been used to increase fertility and help with impotence. Laboratory animal studies found that Tribulus Terrestris increased sperm count as well as motility levels after taking it for 30 days.
Are you ready for the most potent natural testosterone enhancer for the greatest gains in strength, stamina, muscle growth, fat loss and sex drive in your life?
source: http://www.vitamindeal.com/ultimate-tribulus.html
Tribulus Terrestris is a potent natural testosterone enhancer. Studies show that it works very well for increasing sex drive too! It increases testosterone levels in a different way, however, than either DHEA or andro do. Instead of being a testosterone precursor, Tribulus leads to the production of the luteinizing hormone (LH). When LH levels are increased, the natural production of testosterone also increases. LH is a hormone that also deals with sex drive. Now one can understand why it has been used to increase fertility and help with impotence. Laboratory animal studies found that Tribulus Terrestris increased sperm count as well as motility levels after taking it for 30 days.
Are you ready for the most potent natural testosterone enhancer for the greatest gains in strength, stamina, muscle growth, fat loss and sex drive in your life?
source: http://www.vitamindeal.com/ultimate-tribulus.html
Reflex Bulgarian Tribulus Terrestris / SNPN8401 £ 22.02 Grown in Bulgaria and therefore does not compare with other products fron India and China. Contains 50% Protodioscin.
Description
It is believed that Eastern Bloc... countries like Russia, Bulgaria, and Czechoslovakia, have dominated Olympic weightlifting by using a specially prepared Bulgarian Tribulus Terrestris extract. Now, for the first time in the U.K, we can offer this product, exclusively from Reflex Nutrition. Some Questions and Answers Why hasn't it been available until now? Bulgarian Tribulus is very hard to find, only a couple of farms in Bulgaria harvest this incredible herb. It's limited in availability and extremely difficult to source direct. No company in the U.K has actually been able to source the raw material direct, and then taken the necessary steps to make the finished product to IS09001 standards. It has taken Reflex Nutrition over a year to find both a specialist grower of the natural herb and a company that has the technology to standardise the Tribulus to a minimum of 50% Protodioscin. The finished product is encapsulated in our state of the art factory to exacting standards; each capsule contains 250mg of pure Bulgarian Tribulus Terrestris (50% Protodioscin). What's wrong with other Tribulus type products ? Like most people you may have assumed that ordinary Tribulus terrestris (standardised extracts usually contain 40-50% saponins), would provide you with all the benefits associated with Bulgarian Tribulus. Tribulus terrestris is a herbal plant that grows all over the world. Bulgarian Tribulus Terrestris is different though. It is the only Tribulus Terrestris that is standardised to contain Protodioscin. In clinical studies the Tribulus used has nearly always been of Bulgarian origin. So if in the past you've tried a Tribulus product without the results you expected you now know why, it probably wasn't Bulgarian Tribulus. Reflex Bulgarian Tribulus is available in the following amounts: 1 pot contains 90 capsules- 30 day supply based on recommended dosage. Dosage Directions for use:Take 1 Capsule 3 times daily with meals. Per Capsule: 250mg Tribulus Terrestris (50% Protodioscin)
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source:http://www.powerhouse-fitness.co.uk/reflex-bulgarian-tribulus-terrestris.php
It is believed that Eastern Bloc... countries like Russia, Bulgaria, and Czechoslovakia, have dominated Olympic weightlifting by using a specially prepared Bulgarian Tribulus Terrestris extract. Now, for the first time in the U.K, we can offer this product, exclusively from Reflex Nutrition. Some Questions and Answers Why hasn't it been available until now? Bulgarian Tribulus is very hard to find, only a couple of farms in Bulgaria harvest this incredible herb. It's limited in availability and extremely difficult to source direct. No company in the U.K has actually been able to source the raw material direct, and then taken the necessary steps to make the finished product to IS09001 standards. It has taken Reflex Nutrition over a year to find both a specialist grower of the natural herb and a company that has the technology to standardise the Tribulus to a minimum of 50% Protodioscin. The finished product is encapsulated in our state of the art factory to exacting standards; each capsule contains 250mg of pure Bulgarian Tribulus Terrestris (50% Protodioscin). What's wrong with other Tribulus type products ? Like most people you may have assumed that ordinary Tribulus terrestris (standardised extracts usually contain 40-50% saponins), would provide you with all the benefits associated with Bulgarian Tribulus. Tribulus terrestris is a herbal plant that grows all over the world. Bulgarian Tribulus Terrestris is different though. It is the only Tribulus Terrestris that is standardised to contain Protodioscin. In clinical studies the Tribulus used has nearly always been of Bulgarian origin. So if in the past you've tried a Tribulus product without the results you expected you now know why, it probably wasn't Bulgarian Tribulus. Reflex Bulgarian Tribulus is available in the following amounts: 1 pot contains 90 capsules- 30 day supply based on recommended dosage. Dosage Directions for use:Take 1 Capsule 3 times daily with meals. Per Capsule: 250mg Tribulus Terrestris (50% Protodioscin)
Tell a friend about this product.
source:http://www.powerhouse-fitness.co.uk/reflex-bulgarian-tribulus-terrestris.php
bulgarian tribulus terrestris:
What Is Tribulus Terrestris?
Tribulus Terrestris is an herb also known as the puncture vine, and has been used for centuries in Europe as a treatment for impotence and as a stimulant to help enhance sexual drive and performance. On the athletic front, this potent herb has been studied and observed to enhance LH (luteinizing hormone) production which raises natural testosterone levels. The increased testosterone levels by Tribulus Terrestris will have a positive effect on strength and stamina. Atheletes are using Tribulus Terrestris to help ensure their own natural levels of testosterone are at a normal level at all times. Tribulus Terrestris does not work the way prohormones such as Androstenedione and DHEA . It is a natural stimulant of LH which signals your body to produce more of it's own testosterone.
Clinical studies in Bulgaria showed Tribulus Terrestris improved reproductive functions, including increased sperm production and testosterone levels in men. Among women, Tribulus Terrestris increased the concentration of hormones including estradiol, with testosterone being very slightly influenced, thereby improving reproductive function, libido, and ovulation.
What Tribulus Terrestris does it do?
* Increases the Natural Level of Testosterone.
* Increases Strength and Stamina.
* Stimulates Sexual Drive and Performance.
* Increases Sperm Production.
* Improves Reproductive Function, Libido, and Ovulation
Tribulus Terrestris Dosage Recommendation.
Take 1 capsule 3 times daily with meals or as directed by your qualified health consultant.
NOTE: Tribulus Terrestris is just one of the ingredients in our hottest supplement ANDRO-SHOCK which has Ten Powerful Testosterone Boosters In One!
source: http://www.mm2k.com/tribulus-terrestris-testosterone.html
Tribulus Terrestris is an herb also known as the puncture vine, and has been used for centuries in Europe as a treatment for impotence and as a stimulant to help enhance sexual drive and performance. On the athletic front, this potent herb has been studied and observed to enhance LH (luteinizing hormone) production which raises natural testosterone levels. The increased testosterone levels by Tribulus Terrestris will have a positive effect on strength and stamina. Atheletes are using Tribulus Terrestris to help ensure their own natural levels of testosterone are at a normal level at all times. Tribulus Terrestris does not work the way prohormones such as Androstenedione and DHEA . It is a natural stimulant of LH which signals your body to produce more of it's own testosterone.
Clinical studies in Bulgaria showed Tribulus Terrestris improved reproductive functions, including increased sperm production and testosterone levels in men. Among women, Tribulus Terrestris increased the concentration of hormones including estradiol, with testosterone being very slightly influenced, thereby improving reproductive function, libido, and ovulation.
What Tribulus Terrestris does it do?
* Increases the Natural Level of Testosterone.
* Increases Strength and Stamina.
* Stimulates Sexual Drive and Performance.
* Increases Sperm Production.
* Improves Reproductive Function, Libido, and Ovulation
Tribulus Terrestris Dosage Recommendation.
Take 1 capsule 3 times daily with meals or as directed by your qualified health consultant.
NOTE: Tribulus Terrestris is just one of the ingredients in our hottest supplement ANDRO-SHOCK which has Ten Powerful Testosterone Boosters In One!
source: http://www.mm2k.com/tribulus-terrestris-testosterone.html
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