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Tribulus Terrestris and Zinc, a synergy.
Zinc is an essential cofactor for testosterone synthesis, so correcting low zinc status complements the libido-supporting use of Tribulus in male reproductive health.
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- Substances
- Tribulus Terrestris and Zinc
- 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. Zinc is an essential cofactor for testosterone synthesis, so correcting low zinc status complements the libido-supporting use of Tribulus in male reproductive health.
Mechanism. Zinc is required for testicular steroidogenesis and luteinizing hormone signaling, so adequate zinc supports the hormonal substrate while Tribulus acts on libido and nitric oxide pathways.
Recommendation. Reasonable combination for male reproductive support. Avoid chronic high-dose zinc above 40 mg daily to prevent copper depletion.
Sources (2)
- Prasad AS et al, Zinc status and serum testosterone levels of healthy adults, Nutrition, 1996
- Neychev V, Mitev V, Pro-sexual and androgen enhancing effects of Tribulus terrestris, Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2016
Stack Score
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Effect on the composite score
If both Tribulus Terrestris and Zinc are in the same stack, this pair applies +2 to your Stack Score (per scored synergy row).
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