Tribulus Terrestris
(Tribulus terrestris)

Main benefits:
Libido. Hormones. Sexual performance. Vitality. Recovery.

Origin and Source:
Used in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine for over 2,000 years, Tribulus terrestris is a spiny desert plant known for its effects on libido, vitality, hormonal energy, and circulation. At NØØT, we use a standardized extract rich in protodioscin, the bioactive saponin shown to support androgen balance, sexual vitality, and hormonal resilience — especially in men and post-pill recovery states in women.

NØØT Classification:

Tribulus is an Endocrine-Activating Phytogen, selected for its role in hormone restoration, libido regulation, metabolic reset, and sexual vitality under chronic stress. It’s included in NØØT formulas where fatigue, low motivation, low sex drive, or age-related hormonal decline are holding someone back from full-spectrum energy and performance.

Key Benefits and Science

Testosterone Modulation & Male Vitality

Commonly used to support testosterone levels, strength, and performance in men — especially those over 35 or under chronic stress.
Protodioscin is linked to improved DHEA and LH response, supporting the endocrine system without suppressing natural production.

Libido, Arousal & Sexual Energy

Known for enhancing sexual desire and responsiveness in both men and women.
Often included in recovery protocols for sexual burnout, post-birth control suppression, or low libido related to stress or hormonal fatigue.

Female Hormonal Support & Recovery

Tribulus may support FSH modulation, and has been traditionally used in female fertility and post-pill detox programs.
Often integrated into PCOS and low-estrogen states for its role in hormonal balance, without acting as a synthetic mimic.

Physical Energy, Strength & Motivation

Helps restore drive, endurance, and physical energy in individuals with low hormonal output or metabolic drag.
Commonly used to support lean muscle tone and strength, especially during recovery from endocrine suppression or adrenal fatigue.

Mood, Confidence & Metabolic Reset

Emerging research links hormonal rebalancing with improvements in confidence, assertiveness, and mental clarity.
Also supports blood sugar and lipid regulation, particularly in hormone-related metabolic issues.

Why It’s Good for You

Tribulus isn’t just a libido booster — it’s a system reactivator. If your energy, drive, focus, and hormones feel flat — whether from stress, age, birth control, or burnout — this phytogen helps wake up your endocrine system, naturally and intelligently. It’s about more than sex — it’s about full-spectrum life force restoration.

Usage

Used in NØØT blends targeting hormonal vitality, libido restoration, metabolic support, and post-burnout or synthetic hormone recovery. Often paired with Ashwagandha, Maca, DHEA, and Rhodiola to rebalance the HPA–Gonadal axis and reignite natural hormonal flow.

Why We Include It in NØØT Formulas

Commonly used in testosterone support, fertility, and hormone recovery formulas for both men and women
Especially relevant for those recovering from birth control, HRT suppression, or low drive due to adrenal burnout
Filler-free, cruelty-free, and standardized for protodioscin content
Third-party tested for purity, hormone-safe dosing, and bioactive potency
Integrated into stacks for libido, metabolic resilience, sexual confidence, and age-related hormonal rebalancing

📚 Reference Example:

Gauthaman K et al. Effect of Tribulus terrestris on testosterone in men. J Ethnopharmacol. 2002.
Arsyad KM. The effect of Tribulus terrestris on serum testosterone levels in healthy men. Med J Indonesia. 1996.
Neychev VK, Mitev VI. Proposed mechanisms of hormonal action in Tribulus terrestris: Fact or myth? J Ethnopharmacol. 2005.