Herbal supplement tested for quick power boost in fighters
NCT ID NCT07164547
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a single 625 mg dose of Tribulus terrestris, a herbal supplement, could improve anaerobic performance and sprint times in 28 trained male combat athletes. Participants took either the supplement or a placebo before cycling and sprint tests, then switched after a washout period. The goal was to see if the supplement could enhance peak power and speed.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Tribulus terrestris extract (625 mg, 40% saponins)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could suggest a natural supplement for short-term power and sprint improvement in athletes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial in young male athletes only. Effects may not apply to other groups, and any benefit is likely small and short-lived.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Atatürk University, Sports Science Laboratory
Erzurum, Erzurum, 25240, Turkey (Türkiye)
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