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Ashwagandha and Tribulus Terrestris, a synergy.
Ashwagandha adds adaptogenic, stress-lowering and modest androgen-supportive effects that complement Tribulus, with additive potential for male sexual function and well-being.
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- Substances
- Ashwagandha and Tribulus Terrestris
- Pair type
- Synergy
- Evidence (highest tier)
- Emerging
- Source citations
- 2 sources
- Stack Score effect
- +2 to your Stack Score (per scored synergy row).
- Scope
- Supplement × Supplement
- Last verified
- May 30, 2026
Synergy · Emerging evidence
Synergy
What is happening. Ashwagandha adds adaptogenic, stress-lowering and modest androgen-supportive effects that complement Tribulus, with additive potential for male sexual function and well-being.
Mechanism. Ashwagandha lowers cortisol and shows modest increases in luteinizing hormone and testosterone in some trials, while Tribulus is proposed to support nitric oxide and androgen-related signaling, so the pair targets stress, hormonal, and vascular contributors to sexual function.
Recommendation. Can be combined for sexual function or vitality goals. Ashwagandha root extract 300 to 600mg daily carries the stronger trial evidence; pair with standard Tribulus dosing and reassess after about 8 weeks.
Sources (2)
- Chauhan S, Srivastava MK, Pathak AK. Effect of standardized root extract of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) on well-being and sexual performance in adult males: a randomized controlled trial. Health Science Reports. 2022.
- Neychev V, Mitev V. Pro-sexual and androgen enhancing effects of Tribulus terrestris L.: Fact or Fiction. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 2016.
Stack Score
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Effect on the composite score
If both Ashwagandha and Tribulus Terrestris are in the same stack, this pair applies +2 to your Stack Score (per scored synergy row).
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