Short answer

We found no documented interaction between Cordyceps and Tribulus terrestris in the sources below. That isn't proof the combination is right for you: check each one's cautions, and ask your pharmacist if you take medication.

Cordyceps

What it is: A fungus that grows on moth caterpillars, used in traditional Chinese medicine for energy and immunity.

What the research says: Some studies looked at kidney function in transplant and diabetes patients, but reviews question the quality of the evidence. Most research is in the lab.

Cautions

• No major side effects have been reported.

Medicines to check

• Insulin and other blood-sugar-lowering medicines: cordyceps may lower blood sugar too
• Blood thinners such as warfarin: it may raise bleeding risk

In Holitro: Cordyceps (500 mg per capsule)

Source: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, About Herbs: Cordyceps (updated February 2022)

Tribulus terrestris

What it is: A plant sold with claims that it raises testosterone.

What the research says: The few studies on strength or muscle found no benefit.

Cautions

• It hasn't been studied enough to know whether it's safe; high doses damaged the heart, liver and kidneys in animals.
• Sports-medicine experts advise against supplements claimed to boost testosterone.

Medicines to check

• Talk to your clinician if you take any medicine

In Holitro: Tribulus (500 mg per capsule)

Source: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: Dietary Supplements for Exercise and Athletic Performance (updated March 2021)

Check with your doctor or pharmacist, especially if you take medication.

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Educational information only, not medical advice. This reflects general ingredient overlap, not a personalized safety review. Always check with your doctor or pharmacist before combining supplements, especially if you take medication, are pregnant or nursing, or manage a health condition. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.