Research suggests that Tribulus terrestris has been studied in the context of exercise performance and body composition, though the available evidence base for this specific application is limited. The identified studies include a randomized controlled trial examining body composition and resistance training outcomes in males, animal model research exploring potential mechanisms related to saponin compounds and overtraining, and broader herbal supplement reviews, none of which had full abstracts available for detailed analysis. Studies indicate that without access to the complete findings, it is not possible to draw firm conclusions about the direction or magnitude of effects, and the mix of human trials, animal studies, and narrative reviews represents a relatively modest and methodologically varied body of literature. Readers should be aware that the quality and consistency of evidence for Tribulus terrestris as an exercise performance aid cannot be fully assessed from the available information here, and consulting the primary literature directly would be necessary for a more informed evaluation.
Citations from PubMed and preprint sources. Match score (0-100) reflects automated search ranking, not clinical appraisal.
| Title | Type | Year | Direction | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herbal medicine for sports: a review. | Review | 2018 | — | 100 |
| Effects of Tribulus terrestris saponins on exercise performance in overtraini... | Other | 2016 | — | 95 |
| Selected herbals and human exercise performance. | Review | 2000 | — | 90 |
| The effects of Tribulus terrestris on body composition and exercise performan... | RCT | 2000 | — | 85 |