A steroidal saponin found in various herbs (Tribulus terrestris and fenugreek) used in “male” enhancement/testosterone-boosting supplements. Protodioscin’s reputed aphrodisiac effects may be due to its conversion to DHEA in the body and/or via the release of nitric oxide in penile tissues.
Elissa is a former research associate with the University of California at Davis, and the author/co-author of over a dozen articles published in scientific journals. Currently a freelance writer and researcher, Elissa brings her multidisciplinary education and training to her writing on nutrition and supplements.
