Evidence supporting the use of: Protodioscin
For the body system: Testosterone

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Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Protodioscin is a steroidal saponin found primarily in Tribulus terrestris, a plant commonly used in traditional herbal medicine, especially within Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine systems. Historically, Tribulus terrestris extracts have been used as a tonic to enhance male vitality, libido, and general reproductive health. The use of protodioscin as a testosterone booster is based primarily on these traditional uses. While some preliminary animal studies and in vitro experiments suggest that protodioscin may influence androgen production or mimic some androgenic effects, the clinical evidence in humans is limited and inconsistent. Most human studies have not demonstrated significant increases in testosterone levels with supplementation, and the methodological quality of many trials is questionable. Overall, the justification for using protodioscin to support the testosterone body system remains rooted in tradition and historical use rather than robust scientific validation. Thus, while it enjoys popularity in the supplement industry for this purpose, its real efficacy for boosting testosterone in healthy men is not well supported by current scientific literature.

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