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Tribulus Terrestris Dosage Guide

Evidence:Moderate
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General Dosage

250-750mg standardized extract daily (45-60% steroidal saponins)

Maximum dose: 1500mg daily has been used in studies without significant adverse effects

Dosage Recommendations

General recommendation: 250-750mg standardized extract daily (45-60% steroidal saponins)

Timing: With meals, divided into 2-3 doses throughout the day • Take with food for best absorption.

Dosage by Condition

Libido and sexual function
750mg daily in 3 divided dosesModerate
Erectile function
800mg dailyEmerging
General vitality
250-500mg dailyEmerging

Upper limit: 1500mg daily has been used in studies without significant adverse effects

Timing & Absorption

With meals, divided into 2-3 doses throughout the day

Best taken with food for optimal absorption.

Full Tribulus Terrestris Guide

References

  1. RCTKamenov Z, Fileva S, Kalinov K, Jannini EA (2017). Evaluation of the efficacy and safety of Tribulus terrestris in male sexual dysfunction — a prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Maturitas. DOI PubMed
  2. ReviewQureshi A, Naughton DP, Petroczi A (2014). A systematic review on the herbal extract Tribulus terrestris and the roots of its putative aphrodisiac and performance enhancing effect. Journal of Dietary Supplements. DOI PubMed
  3. RCTRogerson S, Riches CJ, Jennings C, Weatherby RP, Meir RA, Marshall-Gradisnik SM (2007). The effect of five weeks of Tribulus terrestris supplementation on muscle strength and body composition during preseason training in elite rugby league players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. DOI PubMed
  4. Meta-analysisSuharyani S, Amanda B, Angellee J, William W, et al. (2026). Tribulus terrestris for management of patients with erectile dysfunction: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials.. International journal of impotence research. DOI PubMed
  5. ReviewVilar Neto JO, de Moraes WMAM, Pinto DV, da Silva CA, et al. (2025). Effects of Tribulus (Tribulus terrestris L.) Supplementation on Erectile Dysfunction and Testosterone Levels in Men-A Systematic Review of Clinical Trials.. Nutrients. DOI PubMed
  6. Fernández-Lázaro D, Fernandez-Lazaro CI, Seco-Calvo J, Garrosa E, et al. (2022). Effects of Tribulus terrestris L. on Sport and Health Biomarkers in Physically Active Adult Males: A Systematic Review.. International journal of environmental research and public health. DOI PubMed
  7. Martimbianco ALC, Pacheco RL, Vilarino FL, Latorraca COC, et al. (2020). Tribulus Terrestris for Female Sexual Dysfunction: A Systematic Review.. Revista brasileira de ginecologia e obstetricia : revista da Federacao Brasileira das Sociedades de Ginecologia e Obstetricia. DOI PubMed
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  1. Sanagoo S, Sadeghzadeh Oskouei B, Gassab Abdollahi N, Salehi-Pourmehr H, et al. (2019). Effect of Tribulus terrestris L. on sperm parameters in men with idiopathic infertility: A systematic review.. Complementary therapies in medicine. DOI PubMed
  2. Ho CY, Hsu CH, Chien TJ (2026). Herbal dietary supplements for erectile dysfunction: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized-controlled trials.. Journal of traditional and complementary medicine. DOI PubMed
  3. Kong J, Li J, Xu M, Liu T, et al. (2025). Dietary Tribulus Terrestris as a functional food combined with blood flow restriction to enhance the jump performance of basketball athletes: a randomized crossover study.. Frontiers in nutrition. DOI PubMed
  4. Tahvilian R, Golesorkhi MA, Parhoudeh F, Heydarpour F, et al. (2024). The Effect of the Combination of Ginseng, Tribulus Terrestris, and L-arginine on the Sexual Performance of Men with Erectile Dysfunction: a randomized, double-blind, parallel, and placebo-controlled clinical trial.. Journal of pharmacopuncture. DOI PubMed
  5. Petre GC, Francini-Pesenti F, Vitagliano A, Grande G, et al. (2023). Dietary Supplements for Erectile Dysfunction: Analysis of Marketed Products, Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis and Rational Use.. Nutrients. DOI PubMed