NOW Foods Tribulus 1000mg 180 Tablets

What NOW Sports Tribulus 1000 mg Is

NOW Sports Tribulus is a single-herb dietary supplement from NOW Foods: 180 coated tablets, each supplying 1,000 mg of standardized Tribulus terrestris extract (minimum 45% saponins) taken from the fruit and aerial parts of the plant. The serving is one tablet, so a bottle holds 180 servings.

It sits in NOW's Sports line, and the front of the bottle carries three plain markers: 1000 MG, Standardized Extract and Double Strength. That last phrase has a concrete meaning on the label itself. NOW states that this version has twice the tribulus of its regular-strength product, which carries 500 mg per capsule. If you have used the 500 mg version before, that is the practical difference: one tablet here holds the same amount of extract as two of those capsules.

You will find it alongside the other training and gym-bag staples in our sports nutrition range.

What's Inside Each Tablet

The formula is short, which makes it easy to read. There are two listed nutrients and four other ingredients, and nothing is hidden inside a proprietary blend.

Tribulus terrestris extract — 1,000 mg

Tribulus terrestris is a low, spreading plant with small yellow flowers that grows in warm, dry regions across southern Europe, Asia and Africa. Its spiny fruit gave it the English folk names puncturevine and goathead, and walkers in arid country know it mainly as the burr that ends up in bicycle tyres and shoe soles. The fruit and leaves have a long history in traditional herbal practice, and today the extract is one of the more familiar botanicals in sports-nutrition catalogues.

"Standardized" is the useful word on this label. Raw plant material varies from harvest to harvest, so NOW specifies a minimum of 45% saponins in the extract. Saponins are a broad family of plant compounds, named for the soap-like foam some of them form in water, and they are the marker compounds most tribulus products are measured against. A stated minimum tells you what the manufacturer tests for; it says nothing about what the product will do. For neutral background on how herbal products are made and regulated, the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements overview of botanical dietary supplements is a good starting point, and tribulus is one of the botanicals discussed in the ODS consumer sheet on dietary supplements for exercise and athletic performance.

Calcium — 130 mg

Each tablet also provides 130 mg of calcium from calcium carbonate, listed on the panel at 10% of the Daily Value. That detail is easy to miss because the front of the bottle does not mention it. If you already take a multivitamin or a separate calcium product, it is worth adding this to your daily total. The NIH fact sheet on calcium explains how much adults generally need and where it comes from in the diet.

Other ingredients

The remaining ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid (vegetable source), a vegetarian coating and silicon dioxide. These are common tableting materials, and the label specifies that the stearic acid is vegetable-sourced and the coating is vegetarian.

Supplement Facts

Transcribed from the Supplement Facts panel on the bottle, which holds 180 tablets. The label names the manufacturer as NOW Foods, 395 S. Glen Ellyn Rd., Bloomingdale, IL 60108, USA.

How to Use It

The label's suggested usage is one tablet daily with a meal. That is the whole instruction: one tablet, once a day, taken with food, and the label gives no other timing or cycling schedule. At that serving, the 180 tablets make up a 180-day supply, which is roughly six months for a single person following the label.

Store the bottle in a cool, dry place after opening, and keep the cap closed between uses. The label also notes that natural color variation may occur in this product, so the shade of the tablets can differ a little from one bottle to the next.

Who It's For

This is a product for adults who want a straightforward, single-ingredient tribulus supplement from an established manufacturer, with the saponin standard printed on the label rather than left vague. The 180-count bottle suits someone who has already settled on tribulus as part of a daily routine and would rather buy once every six months than keep reordering small bottles.

It is less suited to anyone who prefers capsules to tablets, or who wants a lower amount per serving; NOW's regular-strength 500 mg capsule exists for that. If you are building a wider routine, our health and wellness section covers everyday vitamins, minerals and single-herb products.

Good to Know

• Adults only. The label's caution reads: for adults only; consult a physician if pregnant or nursing, taking medication, or if you have a medical condition; keep out of reach of children.
• Allergens. According to the label, the product is not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. It is produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens, so people with a severe allergy should weigh that shared-facility statement.
• Calcium adds up. The 130 mg of calcium per tablet counts toward your daily intake from food and other supplements.
• Talk to a professional first if you take prescription medication or manage an ongoing health condition. The NCCIH page on the safety of dietary and herbal supplements lists sensible questions to raise.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tablets are in the bottle, and how long does it last?

The bottle contains 180 tablets. Because the label's serving is one tablet daily, that is a 180-day supply for one person.

What does "min. 45% saponins" mean on this tribulus?

It means NOW standardizes the extract so that saponins make up at least 45% of it. Saponins are the plant compounds typically used as the reference measure for tribulus extracts, and a printed minimum makes one batch comparable with the next.

Does NOW Tribulus 1000 mg contain anything besides tribulus?

Yes, each tablet also provides 130 mg of calcium from calcium carbonate, which is 10% of the Daily Value. The other ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable-source stearic acid, a vegetarian coating and silicon dioxide.

Is it gluten-free and free of common allergens?

The label states it is not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. It is made in a GMP facility that also processes those allergens, and the label discloses that shared facility.

How is the order packaged?

Your order ships in plain outer packaging with nothing on the outside that describes the contents. It will not show the Gear Isle name.

Product information compiled and reviewed by the Gear Isle product team. We transcribe supplement facts directly from manufacturer packaging. Found an error? Tell us.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Dietary supplement for adults 18 and over. Consult a licensed healthcare professional before use, especially if you have a medical condition, heart concerns, or take prescription medication (including nitrates). Keep out of reach of children.