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Tribulus terrestris (also known as puncture vine) is a flowering plant that is usually considered a weed. It has sharp spines that can puncture bicycle tires. This plant is a popular ingredient in dietary supplements, most often used to enhance libido function and/or to improve athletic performance.

tribulus terestris contains a mixture of different compounds that may be responsible for the medicinal properties of the plant. The root, stem, and fruit contain these compounds. Early research suggests that the plant may increase the level of various hormones (including testosterone and dehydroepiandrosterone, or DHEA) in rats. Because of these studies, people use the supplement for libido problems and for bodybuilding based on the assumption that it increases hormone levels.

Puncture vine (tribulus terestris) is a thoroughly naturalized invader from Europe. It spreads by seed and is most often found on sandy, dry, or gravely sites. Puncture vine produces sharply pointed burs that stick painfully in bare feet and cause bicycle flats, reducing the recreational potential of many areas. Even light truck tires can be punctured by the seeds.

Puncture vine is a prostrate annual plant that germinates, flowers, seeds, and dies during one growing season that forms dense mats up to 4 feet across. Leaves are opposite leaves situated directly across the stem from each other and pinnately with 2 rows of leaflets, like a feather compound leaves with 2 or more distinct leaflets with 4 to 8 pairs of oval egg shaped in outline, hairy, inch long leaf lets Leaf like structures within a compound leaf. Stems branch from the base and from leaf axils; the angle formed between a leaf and stem and are slender and hairy. Flowers are 5 petal, yellow, and 1 inch wide and borne singly in leaf axils from midsummer until frost. Fruits are roughly circular, splitting into 5 sections, each with 2 large, divergent spines. These tack like burs contain up to 4 seeds.

tribulus terestris has been shown when taken at 750 mg per day to increase Testosterone levels by 38% in as little as 5 days! Tribulus Terrestris is believed to enhance testosterone levels by increasing luteinizing hormone levels. LH signals the pituitary gland to naturally produce more testosterone. Tribulus Terrestris is an all natural herbal alternative to synthetic more anabolic hormones. Increased levels of testosterone promote protein synthesis and positive nitrogen balance. The benefits for the athlete are muscle cell growth and increased body strength, as well as faster recuperation and recovery. Tribulus Terrestris is non-toxic and exhibits no harmful side effects. Tribulus Terrestris has been widely available since 1998 and has continually received positive consumer response.

Tribulus terrestris is available in capsule and tablet form at your local or internet health food store. Always look for name brands to ensure quality and purity of the product you purchase.

*Statements contained herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Tribulus terrestris is not intended to diagnose, treat and cure or prevent disease. Always consult with your professional health care provider before changing any medication or adding Vitamins to medications.

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