Tribesten

[GatsbyGirl]

Does anyone take Tribestan? I've been on it for about 4 months and for the last 3 my periods have been screwy.

My BF% isn't low enough to cause it so I wondered if anyone takes it and if you notice an increase in strength and/or period craziness.

 

[Sassy69]

Why are you on it? Its tribulus terrestis -- I tried it several years ago on the suggestion of my trainer to "promote my natural testosterone" or something like that - I forget what specifically (its been 6 yrs) -- but basically it does mess w/ your hormone levels (its not a steroid, but is related to promoting testosterone) so that would probably explain your erratic periods. I experienced crazy acne and some weight gain from it as well. I really wouldn't recommend it for women. Not that its "bad" for you but I dont' see the point and frankly I don't know if it "works". Lots of other ways to build muscle if that's your goal.

 

[GatsbyGirl]

My trainer recommended it to help build muscle and gain strength. She also said it increases your sex drive.

I haven't gained weight or broken out but I'm thinking maybe I will lay of it for a while and see if my periods get regular.

Would you recommend something else to help with strength/muscle gain? I just started taking NOXplode and have noticed a nice boost in energy for lifting and running but I'm thinking maybe there's more that I could be taking advantage of. Without screwing up my periods.

 

[Sassy69]

I've never used it personally but the-short-one (one of our members) uses it and a few others here. I've heard good things tho-- would suggest that instead of the trib.

 

[superqt4u2nv]

An oldy but a goody on woman and tribuls.

http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/showthread.php?t=175578&highlight=tribuls

 

[the-short-one]

I've never used it personally but the-short-one (one of our members) uses it and a few others here. I've heard good things tho-- would suggest that instead of the trib.

NO-EXPLODE is good stuff. I take it before every workout. Careful, tho - cause it explodes if you leave the top on after shaking it up.