Tribulus study

**Mudge** · 07-28-2003, 03:41 PM

The effects of Tribulus terrestris on body composition and exercise performance in resistance-trained males.

Antonio J, Uelmen J, Rodriguez R, Earnest C.

Human Performance Laboratory, University of Nebraska, Kearney, NE 68849-3101, USA.

The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of the herbal preparation Tribulus terrestris (tribulus) on body composition and exercise performance in resistance-trained males. Fifteen subjects were randomly assigned to a placebo or tribulus (3.21 mg per kg body weight daily) group. Body weight, body composition, maximal strength, dietary intake, and mood states were determined before and after an 8-week exercise (periodized resistance training) and supplementation period. There were no changes in body weight, percentage fat, total body water, dietary intake, or mood states in either group. Muscle endurance (determined by the maximal number of repetitions at 100-200% of body weight) increased for the bench and leg press exercises in the placebo group (p <.05; bench press +/-28.4%, leg press +/-28.6%), while the tribulus group experienced an increase in leg press strength only (bench press +/-3.1%, not significant; leg press +/-28.6%, p <.05). Supplementation with tribulus does not enhance body composition or exercise performance in resistance-trained males.

J'Bo · 07-28-2003, 04:31 PM

but i bet they were horney as hell

Twin Peak · 07-28-2003, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mudge
Supplementation with tribulus does not enhance body composition or exercise performance in resistance-trained males.

But I could swear I have seen certain people around here claim all sorts of wonders of trib, especially how valuable it was to raise test levels and thus perfect for post-cycle.

I am shocked.

DWIPump · 07-28-2003, 05:29 PM

I have to admit, I thought that trib worked. I have never used it but I thought it worked. THanks for the info. Because I was thinkin about adding it to my supplements.

**Mudge** · 07-28-2003, 05:34 PM

For those unsure, I would advise not to take studies as fact. I see all too often biased studies and I am just posting it for whatever, I really am not educated on trib so it could be bunk, or it could even vary by brand (quality and quanity), so take it for whatever it might be worth

I look at studies and weigh them against others, science is kind of like medical science to me, its a practice, because we believe all kinds of things that we later prove untrue, and so on. This is also where empirical evidence comes into play, hopefully

Although there is often the placebo effect too.

J'Bo · 07-28-2003, 06:16 PM

i am taking it and without a doubt i see a difference. tighter and leaner and definately hornier.

Twin Peak · 07-28-2003, 06:17 PM

May all of the extra "activity" is burning calories.

J'Bo · 07-28-2003, 06:30 PM

perhaps. although how can you explain the 3 lbs of muscle?

Twin Peak · 07-28-2003, 06:35 PM

If you gained 3 pounds of extra muscle from the above mentioned "activity" it is you who needs to do the explaining.

J'Bo · 07-28-2003, 06:36 PM

why is that?

Twin Peak · 07-28-2003, 06:44 PM

Reread it six or seven times and you might get the meaning.

Or its just a really bad joke.

J'Bo · 07-28-2003, 06:46 PM

haha bug a dieting chick....i get it....

Just for the record there isnt any "activity" going on near me

Twin Peak · 07-28-2003, 06:51 PM

Sure.

david · 07-28-2003, 07:07 PM

I recently met with the owner of Optimum Nutrition and had a discussion of Tribulus Terrestris. Although a discussion on the surface of Tribulus Terrestris, I had to shake his hand in the sense of the product being an excellent enhancement in aiding the "other" supplements that I take! Explanation? I may not have one. But I've taken tribulus stand alone and in high dosages and I've noticed a slight change. Sexually? I've noticed a "large" change. Maybe it's a myth to some but I think I've done enough trial and error with this product to know that it works for me up to a certain point.

I've noticed that many of the prohormones and legal test supplements are included so I wonder how much of a true impact it makes? I may have to look toward the guru for a further explanation of this! "Stay tuned" is the only thing I can say!

Sexual Enhancement? Combine that with Goat weed, Yohimibe and Maca.... One can forget Viagra!!!

07-28-2003, 03:41 PM	#1
Mudge Pizza the Hut Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 23,027 Photos: 1	Tribulus study The effects of Tribulus terrestris on body composition and exercise performance in resistance-trained males. Antonio J, Uelmen J, Rodriguez R, Earnest C. Human Performance Laboratory, University of Nebraska, Kearney, NE 68849-3101, USA. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of the herbal preparation Tribulus terrestris (tribulus) on body composition and exercise performance in resistance-trained males. Fifteen subjects were randomly assigned to a placebo or tribulus (3.21 mg per kg body weight daily) group. Body weight, body composition, maximal strength, dietary intake, and mood states were determined before and after an 8-week exercise (periodized resistance training) and supplementation period. There were no changes in body weight, percentage fat, total body water, dietary intake, or mood states in either group. Muscle endurance (determined by the maximal number of repetitions at 100-200% of body weight) increased for the bench and leg press exercises in the placebo group (p <.05; bench press +/-28.4%, leg press +/-28.6%), while the tribulus group experienced an increase in leg press strength only (bench press +/-3.1%, not significant; leg press +/-28.6%, p <.05). Supplementation with tribulus does not enhance body composition or exercise performance in resistance-trained males.
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07-28-2003, 04:31 PM	#2
J'Bo Cuddle Slut Join Date: May 2002 Location: Back in Canada Posts: 9,753 Photos: 6	but i bet they were horney as hell
	....and thats my $.02

07-28-2003, 05:34 PM	#5
Mudge Pizza the Hut Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 23,027 Photos: 1	For those unsure, I would advise not to take studies as fact. I see all too often biased studies and I am just posting it for whatever, I really am not educated on trib so it could be bunk, or it could even vary by brand (quality and quanity), so take it for whatever it might be worth I look at studies and weigh them against others, science is kind of like medical science to me, its a practice, because we believe all kinds of things that we later prove untrue, and so on. This is also where empirical evidence comes into play, hopefully Although there is often the placebo effect too.
	Kinesiology Vote @ Top 25 Deads Comp Bench Motivation Bench form MaxCalc Charles Poliquin When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. Lao-Tzu I don't know any sources so don't ask - thanks

07-28-2003, 06:16 PM	#6
J'Bo Cuddle Slut Join Date: May 2002 Location: Back in Canada Posts: 9,753 Photos: 6	i am taking it and without a doubt i see a difference. tighter and leaner and definately hornier.
	....and thats my $.02

07-28-2003, 06:17 PM	#7
Twin Peak Peak Physiques™ Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NY Posts: 7,967	May all of the extra "activity" is burning calories.
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07-28-2003, 05:29 PM	#4
DWIPump Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: IL Posts: 49	I have to admit, I thought that trib worked. I have never used it but I thought it worked. THanks for the info. Because I was thinkin about adding it to my supplements.

07-28-2003, 06:30 PM	#8
J'Bo Cuddle Slut Join Date: May 2002 Location: Back in Canada Posts: 9,753 Photos: 6	perhaps. although how can you explain the 3 lbs of muscle?
	....and thats my $.02

07-28-2003, 06:35 PM	#9
Twin Peak Peak Physiques™ Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NY Posts: 7,967	If you gained 3 pounds of extra muscle from the above mentioned "activity" it is you who needs to do the explaining.
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07-28-2003, 06:36 PM	#10
J'Bo Cuddle Slut Join Date: May 2002 Location: Back in Canada Posts: 9,753 Photos: 6	why is that?
	....and thats my $.02

07-28-2003, 06:44 PM	#11
Twin Peak Peak Physiques™ Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NY Posts: 7,967	Reread it six or seven times and you might get the meaning. Or its just a really bad joke.
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07-28-2003, 06:46 PM	#12
J'Bo Cuddle Slut Join Date: May 2002 Location: Back in Canada Posts: 9,753 Photos: 6	haha bug a dieting chick....i get it.... Just for the record there isnt any "activity" going on near me
	....and thats my $.02

07-28-2003, 06:51 PM	#13
Twin Peak Peak Physiques™ Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NY Posts: 7,967	Sure.
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07-28-2003, 07:07 PM	#14
david EAST COAST BRAT Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Waterworld, FL Posts: 25,420 Photos: 2	I recently met with the owner of Optimum Nutrition and had a discussion of Tribulus Terrestris. Although a discussion on the surface of Tribulus Terrestris, I had to shake his hand in the sense of the product being an excellent enhancement in aiding the "other" supplements that I take! Explanation? I may not have one. But I've taken tribulus stand alone and in high dosages and I've noticed a slight change. Sexually? I've noticed a "large" change. Maybe it's a myth to some but I think I've done enough trial and error with this product to know that it works for me up to a certain point. I've noticed that many of the prohormones and legal test supplements are included so I wonder how much of a true impact it makes? I may have to look toward the guru for a further explanation of this! "Stay tuned" is the only thing I can say! Sexual Enhancement? Combine that with Goat weed, Yohimibe and Maca.... One can forget Viagra!!!

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