As mentioned above, tribulus is a plant that grows over a large area of the planet. It was used by traditional healers of various countries even before the ability of Tribulus to accelerate the synthesis of the natural male hormone was discovered.
The first studies that proved this ability of the plant were carried out on the territory of Bulgaria. Soon a medication appeared, called "Tribestan". Quite quickly, the drug came to sports, but the effectiveness of its use was in a very wide range. In general, we can say that the drug has proven itself on the positive side and soon it began to be compared with steroids.
However, such a comparison is not entirely correct, since the efficiency of AAS is an order of magnitude higher. It should be said that steroids help to reduce the synthesis of testosterone in the body after their withdrawal. Tribulus has no such effect on the body.
A lot of time has passed since the appearance of Tribestan, and now there are a huge number of different additives based on this plant on the market. If you look at reviews about them, then it is rather difficult to form an exact attitude towards drugs due to diametrically opposed opinions about them. Who admires the effectiveness of the remedy, while others scold Tribulus and accuse him of all mortal sins. But if you understand the essence of the issue, the reason for these contradictions becomes clear.
Tribulus nutritional supplements contain a wide variety of active substances such as flavonoids, saponins and alkaloids. Their composition can be very different, since much depends on the place where the plant grows and those parts of it that were used to create the drug.
The determining factor for obtaining the maximum effect are saponins in general and the saponin protodiostin in particular. This saponin belongs to the group of furostanol saponins and it is they that have the maximum effect on the synthesis of luteinizing hormone, and as a result on testosterone.
If we consider the most sold and effective additive Tribex-500, the content of saponins in it is 40%. This may seem like an excellent indicator, if you do not pay attention to the fact that only 5% of the furostanol group saponins are found there. In turn, for a significant increase in the synthesis of LH during the day, about 500 to 1000 milligrams of saponins of this group should be taken.
Application of Tribulus
You can talk about the effectiveness of any drug for as long as you like, but only practical application makes it possible to put everything in its place. As an example, we can cite the same steroids, the effectiveness of which for athletes has been refuted by scientists for a long time. However, the practical use of AAS by athletes has proven otherwise.
Of course, Tribulus is used in sports for a much shorter period of time than steroids, but it is already possible to draw certain conclusions. It should immediately be said that the drug has proven its effectiveness, both during the AAS cycle and after its completion.
Tribulus during steroid cycle
It may seem to someone that using a herbal preparation in conjunction with steroids is completely useless. However, practice shows the opposite. As mentioned above, Tribulus significantly enhances the synthesis of luteinizing hormone, and this is not very superfluous when using steroids. When using Tribestan, the restoration of the synthesis of the natural male hormone after the abolition of steroids is 40 percent faster.
Also, the drug reduces the level of bad cholesterol and normalizes blood pressure. Those who have used steroids know that it is quite beneficial. And, of course, let's not forget about increasing appetite, which is also an important factor in increasing the effectiveness of a steroid cycle. During the course of steroids, it is recommended to take 2 to 3 capsules daily or once every two days. This is a more expensive scheme, but also effective. To save money, you can use Tribestan courses from 7 to 10 days. One of them is held in the middle of the cycle, and the second at its final stage.
Tribulus after a course of steroids
The use of Tribestan (it is about this medication that we are talking about, and not about various additives) promises great benefits. After the withdrawal of steroids, the level of LH is extremely low and the use of Tribulus in combination with Clomid or Tamoxifen will accelerate the recovery of the body. Here you should already take the drug daily in an amount of 3 to 4 capsules.
Tribulus without AAS
You can use Tribulus and "natural" athletes. This will increase the level of the natural male hormone and increase the effectiveness of the training. You can use Tribestan alone or combine it with, say, Androstenedione to increase effectiveness. Also, a similar use of the drug can be recommended for men over 45 years of age in case of problems with libido. Take during the day should be from 3 to 4 capsules, dividing this amount into three equivalent doses. It is recommended to use the remedy between meals.
Thus, answering the question of how to determine the real Tribulus for bodybuilding, it should be said again that only those preparations that contain a sufficiently large amount of furostanol saponins will be effective. For comparison, in Tribestan their number is more than 100 milligrams.
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