Effect of Tribulus Terrestris on Athletes Testosterone Levels and Muscles Hypertrophy.

Abstract

Background:Tribulus Terrestris (TT) is a botanical specimen with a longstanding history of utilization in traditional medicinal practices such as Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine. Tribulus Terrestris (TT) improves the amount of testosterone levels of the body as well as and muscles hypertrophy.Objectives :This research study carried out for the purpose to strength training and Tribulus Terrestris (TT) on testosterone levels and muscles hypertrophy.Methods and Materials:The study used an experimental design with 20 athletes aged 20–40, randomly divided into control (10) and experimental (10) groups. The experimental group underwent eight weeks of self-designed strength training combined with Tribulus Terrestris supplementation. Testosterone levels were measured via blood samples, and muscle hypertrophy was assessed with a measuring tape. Pre- and post-test results were analyzed using SPSS (Version 26).Result The study found that strength training combined with Tribulus Terrestris supplementation did not significantly affect testosterone levels (p=0.979). However, it showed a positive impact on anthropometric measurements of the chest, arms, and thighs in the experimental group compared to the control group, though the differences were not statistically significant (chest p=0.839, arms p=0.272, thighs p=0.625).Conclusion:The study concluded that eight weeks of self-designed strength training with Tribulus Terrestris supplementation had no significant effect on testosterone levels but did show a significant impact on muscle hypertrophy