The Effects of 6 Weeks of <i>Tribulus terrestris</i> L. Supplementation on Body Composition, Hormonal Response, Perceived Exertion, and CrossFit<sup>®</sup> Performance: A Randomized, Single-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study
<i>Tribulus terrestris</i> L. (<i>TT</i>) supplementation have been shown to enhance sports performance in many but not all studies. Moreover, data regarding the potential impact of <i>TT</i> supplementation on CrossFit<sup>®</sup> endurance is limited...
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MDPI AG
2021
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| Sumario: | <i>Tribulus terrestris</i> L. (<i>TT</i>) supplementation have been shown to enhance sports performance in many but not all studies. Moreover, data regarding the potential impact of <i>TT</i> supplementation on CrossFit<sup>®</sup> endurance is limited. This study aimed to determine whether <i>TT</i> supplementation improve body composition, hormonal response, and performance among CrossFit<sup>®</sup> athletes. In a randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled trial, a total of 30 healthy CrossFit<sup>®</sup>-trained males were randomly allocated to receive either 770 mg of <i>TT</i> supplementation or a placebo daily for 6 weeks. Body mass, fat mass, fat composition, testosterone and cortisol levels, and CrossFit<sup>®</sup> performance (5 common Workouts of the Day: back squat, bench press, dead lift, Grace, and CrossFit<sup>®</sup> Total) were assessed before and after intervention. There were no significant group x time interactions for the outcomes of the study except for testosterone levels and bench press performance (<i>p</i> < 0.05). <i>TT</i> supplementation did not impact enhance performance or body composition in CrossFit<sup>®</sup> male athletes. However, <i>TT</i> supplementation may act as a testosterone booster helping the recovery after physical loads and mitigating fatigue. |
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