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Horny Goat Weed

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Tribulus 70 mg
Saw Palmetto 100 mg
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Score58
A broad libido-oriented blend is led by horny goat weed, but missing marker standards and small supporting doses weaken the testosterone case.
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Quantity:60 Capsule(s) • (30 servings)
Goals:
Testosterone Support

Score 58

A broad libido-oriented blend is led by horny goat weed, but missing marker standards and small supporting doses weaken the testosterone case.
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$18.09($0.60 per serving)
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Analysis

Horny goat weed provides the dominant 1,000 mg extract amount, supported by maca, saw palmetto, tongkat ali, tribulus, and smaller additions. The broad mix targets sexual vitality through several mechanisms.

Icariin is named but not standardized by percentage, and most secondary ingredients are below common standalone amounts. Tribulus lacks a saponin percentage, while saw palmetto is not identified as powder or extract.

The two-capsule serving is manageable and every amount is visible. Weak standardization and many lightly dosed additions make the formula less convincing for testosterone support than its ingredient count suggests.

Who is it for
  • Adult men seeking a multi-herb vitality formula
  • Users focused more on libido than testosterone
  • People without blood-pressure or bleeding-related contraindications
Best for
  • Broad sexual-vitality support
  • Users wanting several traditional botanicals
  • A two-capsule routine

Pros

  • Large horny-goat-weed amount
  • Lists all ingredient amounts
  • Includes several complementary botanicals
  • Clearly identifies tribulus fruit extract

Cons

  • Icariin percentage is missing
  • Most supporting ingredients are lightly dosed
  • Saw palmetto form is unclear
  • Weak direct testosterone evidence

Warnings

  • Saw palmetto may increase bleeding risk with anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicines
  • Horny goat weed may add to blood-pressure medicines and can cause palpitations in sensitive users
  • Avoid saw palmetto during pregnancy or while trying to conceive

Nutrient quality

53 Moderate impact

Horny goat weed names icariin, but marker percentages and quality details are absent for most botanicals. Several secondary botanicals and arginine are far below useful standalone amounts.

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Ingredient transparency

74 High impact

Active amounts are stated and no proprietary blend hides a core dose. Missing excipient details and complete use directions leave the supplied label information incomplete.

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Customer satisfaction

62 Moderate impact

The supplied aggregate satisfaction average is favorable, while the response volume determines how stable that signal appears. No comment-level evidence is available to assess repeated complaints or confirm intended-use experiences.

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Value for money

39 Lower impact

Quality, disclosure, or serving economics materially weaken value. Numerous very small additions dilute the core formula.

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Goals

Testosterone Support
Testosterone Support
Impact
Moderate effect
D Goal FitD+ Strength of SupportC CoverageD Formula Quality

Horny goat weed, tongkat ali, maca, and tribulus create a male-vitality blend, but direct testosterone evidence is limited or inconsistent for most of them. The large horny goat weed amount cannot be judged well because the icariin percentage is not stated.

Tongkat ali is included below many commonly studied extract amounts, while several secondary ingredients appear at very small doses. The broad blend may fit libido support better than reliable testosterone support, and the many underdosed additions reduce confidence.

Study evidence
Tribulus Disputed 13 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Horny Goat Weed Aerial Extract (Icariin)
 1000 mg
Maca
250 mg
Saw Palmetto
100 mg
Tongkat Ali
100 mg
Tribulus Fruit Extract
70 mg
Muira Puama (Ptychopetalum olacoides)
 20 mg
L-Arginine Hydrochloride
20 mg
Korean Ginseng
20 mg
Cayenne Pepper
10 mg
Adults 18–50 Vegan Women Vegetarian
Report overview
Tribulus · 70 mg OverallScore54
D+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityD+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyC Value

Tribulus fruit extract is clearly identified, which supports plant-part quality. Its small secondary amount and absent saponin percentage make the tribulus contribution modest and difficult to verify. The broader botanical blend may serve other goals, but it offers weak value for someone shopping mainly for tribulus.

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Saw Palmetto · 100 mg OverallScore29
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityD- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

The dry-capsule formula does not identify saw palmetto as an extract, berry powder, or standardized source. Its modest amount falls well short of the usual clinical target, though the two-capsule serving is manageable. A broad sexual-health botanical blend drives the cost, but it does not resolve the weak saw palmetto specification.

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78 Performance

Tribulus Fruit Extract 450 mg

Solaray
<p>Tribulus fruit extract offers a more focused botanical formula than the original’s crowded sexual-vitality blend. Fruit sourcing is clear, but saponin strength is missing and evidence for testosterone support is inconsistent.</p>
76 Performance

Tribulus Terrestris

NutraKey
<p>A high tribulus amount with identified saponins provides clearer focus than the original’s weakly standardized multi-botanical formula. The saponin percentage and plant part are missing, while direct testosterone evidence remains inconsistent.</p>
73 Performance

TestoJack 200

NOW
<p>Tongkat ali gives this formula a clearer testosterone rationale than the original, while maca, epimedium, tribulus, and ginseng mainly support libido and vitality. Missing standardization and modest secondary amounts limit confidence.</p>
82 Budget

TRIBX90

ALLMAX
<p>A saponin-focused tribulus formula offers a simpler, lower-cost alternative to the original’s diluted vitality blend. The saponin percentage is missing and evidence for energy, fitness, or testosterone outcomes remains weak.</p>
81 Budget

Tribulus Extract 750 mg

Source Naturals
<p>A substantial tribulus fruit extract provides focused dosing at a lower serving cost than the original. Missing saponin standardization and inconsistent testosterone evidence limit effectiveness confidence.</p>
81 Budget

Mega Tribulus Extract

Swanson Passion
<p>A focused tribulus extract offers a clearly dosed, lower-cost entry point than the original blend. Plant-part and saponin-percentage details are missing, and testosterone evidence remains inconsistent.</p>
80 Value

Full Spectrum Tribulus Fruit 500 mg

Swanson Premium Brand
<p>Tribulus fruit powder provides simple, low-cost botanical use with strong serving value. Active saponin content is unknown and evidence for meaningful testosterone support remains weak.</p>
80 Value

Saw Palmetto 450 mg

21st Century
<p>Saw-palmetto powder and zinc offer an inexpensive, focused male-health alternative. Powder is less concentrated and predictable than a fatty-acid-standardized extract, limiting potency confidence.</p>
75 Value

PalmettoGuard Saw Palmetto/Nettle Root with Beta-Sitosterol

Life Extension
<p>Saw palmetto, beta-sitosterol, nettle, and boron provide coherent androgen-focused coverage with reasonable value. Saw-palmetto and boron amounts are modest, fatty-acid standardization is missing, and hormone-related use is unsuitable during pregnancy.</p>
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Efficacy of Tribulus Terrestris for the treatment of premenopausal women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder: a randomized double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial.
    Vale FBC; Zanolla Dias de Souza K; Rezende CR; Geber S · Gynecological endocrinology : the official journal of the International Society of Gynecological Endocrinology · 2018
    Randomized trial40 participantsTestosterone Support forTribulus
  2. The Effects of 6 Weeks of Tribulus terrestris L. Supplementation on Body Composition, Hormonal Response, Perceived Exertion, and CrossFit® Performance: A Randomized, Single-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study.
    Fernández-Lázaro D; Mielgo-Ayuso J; Del Valle Soto M; Adams DP; González-Bernal JJ; Seco-Calvo J · Nutrients · 2021
    Randomized trial30 participantsTestosterone Support forTribulus
  3. Tribulus terrestris versus placebo in the treatment of erectile dysfunction and lower urinary tract symptoms in patients with late-onset hypogonadism: A placebo-controlled study.
    GamalEl Din SF; Abdel Salam MA; Mohamed MS; Ahmed AR; Motawaa AT; Saadeldin OA; Elnabarway RR · Urologia · 2019
    Randomized trial70 participantsTestosterone Support forTribulus
  4. Efficacy of Tribulus terrestris for the treatment of hypoactive sexual desire disorder in postmenopausal women: a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial.
    de Souza KZ; Vale FB; Geber S · Menopause (New York, N.Y.) · 2018
    Randomized trial45 participantsTestosterone Support forTribulus
  5. Effect of oral administration of Tribulus terrestris extract on semen quality and body fat index of infertile men.
    Salgado RM; Marques-Silva MH; Gonçalves E; Mathias AC; Aguiar JG; Wolff P · Andrologia · 2018
    Single-arm trial65 participantsTestosterone Support forTribulus