This review examines a product called Ultimate Nutrition Bulgarian Tribulus. This Tribulus product claims to boost testosterone, support muscle growth and increase strength, stamina and sex drive. It also claims to lead to the production of luteinizing hormone (LH) in order to improve testosterone levels naturally. We analyzed the ingredients, the manufacturer and the customer reviews to come up with a comprehensive review of Ultimate Nutrition Bulgarian Tribulus. Find out why we gave it the rating we did and if this is worth your hard-earned money.
We like that this product contains 100% Bulgarian Tribulus. This is a powerful source and one that we do not see in many products. However, when we looked at the dosage Tribulus terrestris it was not as positive as there is a rather paltry amount of just 750 mg. There are supplements on the market that contain double this amount. Additionally, instead of containing pure Tribulus terrestris extract, there is a Tribulus Blend found here.
Why do proprietary blends set off alarms bells for us? Manufacturers come up with proprietary blends in order to make a secret formula that others cannot duplicate. So far, that doesn’t sound too bad. The concerning issue is that the FDA does not have any restrictions on these blends, so it is extremely difficult to know their safety level. Additionally, because there is no requirement for precise ingredient dosage within these blends, consumers cannot know how potent their supplements are.
When it comes to Tribulus supplements, a huge factor is the purity and potency of Tribulus terrestris extract. In Ultimate Nutrition Bulgarian Tribulus, there is extract from the Tribulus terrestris plant and there are also parts of the actual plant’s stems and leaves. Because there is no mention of how much extract or parts of the plant, we don’t really know how potent this product actually is.
Additionally, this supplement contains 45% Steroidal Saponins. This is a very low amount. We have seen other products on the market that contain double this amount.
We were also disappointed not to see an ingredient to help the absorption of Tribulus into the bloodstream. A major factor of how effective a health supplement will be is how well it gets absorbed into the body. Without an ingredient to ensure absorption, supplements can be easily excreted as waste, thus ensuring the consumer is literally flushing their money down the toilet.
Finally, we had to take a moment to understand Ultimate Nutrition’s return policy as it is a bit confusing. On the one hand, this company stands behind the quality of its products. There is a commitment to investigate the consumers’ purchase if there is a complaint. However, they hesitate to offer a money-back guarantee to everyone. The manufacturer MAY accept returns only if an order number is provided, it has not been more than 15 days of receipt of the product and the product has not been more than 10% used. These are tough stipulations and leads us to wonder if anyone has successfully received their money back from this company.
A strong return policy is a manufacturer’s way of instilling confidence in the consumer. When there is none, it leaves consumers unclear as to what they can expect from this supplement. We are left feeling slightly disappointed in this product, to say the least.
Is Ultimate Nutrition Bulgarian Tribulus Effective?
Since there is a disappointing ‘guarantee’ on Ultimate Nutrition Bulgarian Tribulus, we needed to check customer reviews to ascertain the chances of this product working.
We found a fair amount of reviews. Some were positive. Many were not. Common complaints were that it was hard to tell if this product was working. Others said it had detrimental effects on their sleep and their energy levels.
Is Ultimate Nutrition Bulgarian Tribulus Safe?
As with any new supplement or diet introduced into your daily life, we always advise talking to your healthcare professional about possible contraindications of any pre-existing medical conditions or medications that you are taking. Supplements work differently for everyone and the effects vary between individuals so it is always a good idea to run any health changes with a professional.
Summary
At first, Ultimate Nutrition Bulgarian Tribulus appeared to have some of what we look for in a Tribulus supplement. It is 100% derived from Bulgarian Tribulus which is quite rare to find in a health supplement. It also uses the stem, leaf and fruit of the plant. However, upon closer inspection, we found many concerning items that make us hesitant to fully recommend this product.
We are uneasy with the inclusion of a proprietary blend. It is unclear how much Tribulus terrestris extract is found in this formula and how much are pieces of the stems and leaves. We would have expected 100% extract or at least the ratio of extract to whole pieces of the plant.
We would have been more impressed if there had been a higher dose of Tribulus terrestris. It is standard for many products to contain 750mg, but there are higher-quality Tribulus supplements with double this amount.
We would have also liked to see the inclusion of an absorption agent in order to get the maximum amount of Tribulus absorbed into the cells.
Finally, if we could turn to a solid money-back guarantee, we would have felt better about Ultimate Nutrition Bulgarian Tribulus. With so many stipulations listed in order to claim back one’s money, it is doubtful that consumers have been successful at getting returns. When a manufacturer truly believes that their product will work, they offer a real money-back guarantee that allows customers to use the product first. Our other product reviewed, Approved Science Tribulus, has one for 60 days with the option of returning open and empty bottles. For us, that says it all.
