Dan This sounds like a remarkable herb, considering the Testosterone effect, is there any information regarding the possible increased risk of Prostate cancer?
Thanks, Dave Perkins "enjoy being" email: dperk...@betterwayhealth.com web site: www.betterwayhealth.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Daniel Holly" <di...@iitek.net> To: <silver-list@eskimo.com> Sent: Saturday, July 22, 2000 10:38 PM Subject: Re: CS>Thyroid and hair loss > Tribulus Terrestris > > > http://www.musclemaker.com/tribulus.htm > > Free priority shipping on all U.S.A orders > > $18.15 100ct > > Each 2 capsules contain: > > Tribulus Terrestris extract 625 mg > Tribulus Terrestris is an herb commonly known as "Puncture Vine" or Caltrop > fruit, grown in various parts of the world and used medicinally for it > virilizing effects. Studies have shown a better than 50% increase in > testosterone levels when taking the Tribulus Terrestris herb. > > The Chemical Pharmaceutical Institute in Sofia, Bulgaria conducted Clinical > studies on Tribulus which showed improved reproductive functions, including > increased sperm production and Testosterone levels in men. Among women, > Tribulus increased the concentration of hormones including Estradiol, with > Testosterone being very slightly influenced, thereby improving reproductive > function, libido and ovulation. A significant benefit of Tribulus is the > stimulation of hormone production to a balanced level, without over > stimulating the secretion of hormones. > > Tribulus Terrestris has been used for centuries in Europe for hormone > insufficiency in men and women. It has been used in the treatment of liver, > kidney and urinary tract disease, and all types of skin disorders by Chinese > herbalists. > > When scientists began studying the remarkable curative power of Tribulus > Terrestris, they discovered that it significantly elevates the level of > several hormones: Testosterone; Luteinizing Hormone (LH is a gonad > stimulating hormone produced by the pituitary gland); Follicle Stimulating > Hormone (FSH); and Estradiol. > > The fruit and root of Tribulus( "Puncture Vine" or Caltrop fruit) contain > pharmacologically important metabolites like phytosteroids, flavonoids, > alkaloids and glycosides. These active components have a stimulating effect > on the immune, sexual and reproductive systems, with improved muscle > building, stamina and endurance. Other positive changes observed in a number > of cases were a reduction in cholesterol, enhanced mood and well-being. > Tribulus exhibits a mild diuretic effect. > > The liver is a major synthesizer of hormones. They are synthesized from > cholesterol, so a herb such as Tribulus that has a stimulating effect on the > liver, will have a major influence on cholesterol and other products of the > liver. Tribulus' role as a liver tonic is very important - breaking down the > cholesterol and fats that inhibit healthy liver function. The cholesterol > and fats are converted to hormones and energy resulting in increased > performance and stamina. This role of improving liver function, stamina and > endurance is particularly beneficial to athletes and bodybuilders. > > No adverse effects to the central nervous or cardiovascular systems were > noted in any of the clinical studies; no toxicity and no deviations in blood > count occurred. No known negative effects presently exist when Tribulus is > used as a dietary supplement. > > The increase in testosterone levels by Tribulus will promote protein > synthesis, positive nitrogen balance as well as faster recuperation and > recovery from muscular stress. Tribulus therefore has a positive effect on > strength and stamina. > > Click here for a certificate of analysis > > Not for sale to those under 18 years of age > Free Priority Shipping in the USA > > > > Certificate of analysis Contact us Discussion board FAQ What's > not allowed in your country Personal trainer referral Shipping > > This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. > This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any > disease > > > http://www.vermontnutrition.com Your source for nutritional supplements. > Free Priority shipping in the U.S.A. 1-888-866-0635 Vermont Nutrition > Corp. P.O.Box 742 Colchester,VT 05446 > Copyright © 1998-1999 Vermont Nutrition Corporation > > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Katie Jay" <kj...@erols.com> > To: <silver-list@eskimo.com> > Sent: Sunday, July 23, 2000 1:36 AM > Subject: Re: CS>Thyroid and hair loss > > > > Is it safe? Are natural steroids dangerous? > > > > Katie > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: <writety...@aol.com> > > To: <silver-list@eskimo.com> > > Sent: Saturday, July 22, 2000 5:24 PM > > Subject: Re: CS>Thyroid and hair loss > > > > > > > In a message dated 7/21/00 11:13:19 AM Mountain Standard Time, > > > di...@iitek.net writes: > > > > > > > > > WHAT IS TTL?? > > > > > > Thanks!! > > > > > > > > > TTL is Tribulus Terrestris Extract used for promuscle buildup, hair > > > restoration/growth, arthritis pain relief and sexual performance > > > improvement. I imagine many health stores carry this herbal > > > product first popularized by Russian athletes. I get mine from > > > SCA Int. in Texas, 1-877-864-3142, because of tablet strength > > > (250 mg) and his guarantee for certain afflictions (claims only > > > one in a thousand request a refund). > > > > > > Frank > > > > > > > > > will stop arthritis pain > > > > in 3 weeks, grows hair for women, will 'thicken' men's hair, > > > increasing the number of > > > > hairs growing from each follicle. A natural steroid made > > > > from hitchhiker plants > > > > >> > > > > > > > > > -- > > > The silver-list is a moderated forum for discussion of colloidal silver. > > > > > > To join or quit silver-list or silver-digest send an e-mail message to: > > > silver-list-requ...@eskimo.com -or- silver-digest-requ...@eskimo.com > > > with the word subscribe or unsubscribe in the SUBJECT line. > > > > > > To post, address your message to: silver-list@eskimo.com > > > Silver-list archive: http://escribe.com/health/thesilverlist/index.html > > > List maintainer: Mike Devour <mdev...@eskimo.com> > > > > > > > > > >
