Tribulus terrestris is a popular ingredient in supplements used for enhancing sexual function. This eMedTV Web page lists other possible benefits of this plant, explains what side effects may occur, and explores the product's effectiveness.
Tribulus terrestris is often claimed to be beneficial for enhancing sexual function or athletic performance. This eMedTV article lists other possible benefits of Tribulus terrestris and discusses the supplement's effectiveness for these claimed uses.
At this point, no side effects have been reported with Tribulus terrestris. This page on the eMedTV site explores some of the Tribulus terrestris side effects that may occur if the supplement increases hormones (as is often claimed to be the case).
Many people may wonder if Tribulus terrestris works. This eMedTV resource explores the effectiveness of Tribulus terrestris for treating angina, improving athletic performance, treating eczema, and enhancing sexual performance.
The best doses for Tribulus terrestris have not been scientifically established yet. As this eMedTV resource explains, general dosing guidelines can be obtained from clinical studies that evaluated certain uses of Tribulus terrestris.
Diabetes medications and lithium may potentially cause Tribulus terrestris drug interactions. As this eMedTV segment explains, these interactions may increase the risk of lithium toxicity and cause low blood sugar due to diabetes drugs.
Many people may wonder if Tribulus terrestris is safe. This section of the eMedTV library explores safety issues with Tribulus terrestris for various uses and provides a list of general warnings and precautions for this dietary supplement.
At this time, it is not known whether a Tribulus terrestris overdose is even possible. This article on the eMedTV Web site explores the possible symptoms of a T. terrestris overdose and describes how an overdose would likely be treated.
Tribulus terrestris is generally not recommended for use during pregnancy. This part of the eMedTV library includes more information on Tribulus terrestris and pregnancy, and explains what happened when the supplement was used in animal studies.
It is currently not known whether Tribulus terrestris passes through breast milk. This eMedTV segment offers more details on Tribulus terrestris and breastfeeding, and explores the problems that may occur if the supplement passes through breast milk.
