Friday, October 12, 2012

Tribulus Safety

Tribulus is used to increase libido, among other conditions.


Tribulus terrestris is a plant that has had many uses over the years. For people who use tribulus, they may find that tribulus brings various benefits to their health and everyday life.


Definition


Tribulus is known as a flowering plant. It is considered a toxic weed, though it is found in various dietary supplements.








Safety








Tribulus, if used in the short-term only, is considered to be relatively safe under certain circumstances. For people who have any medical problems, especially allergies, diabetes, prostate cancer or an enlarged prostate, a health care provider or doctor should be contacted before you use tribulus.


Side Effects


According to eMEDtv, there are no known side effects of Tribulus, but this does not mean that side effects have not or cannot occur. Some side effects that can occur, theoretically speaking, are anger and increased body hair.


Benefits


Some of the benefits that have been associated with tribulus are an increase in libido and muscle mass, treatment of conditions like erectile dysfunction, kidney stones, gonorrhea, cancer and eczema. Tribulus is best known for treating sex drive or the libido.


Warning


There is little evidence that proves that tribulus works for any of its related uses, according to eMEDtv. Contact your health care provider for your options if you believe you need to use tribulus.

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