Protodioscin dosage

Protodioscin a plant widely used in traditional herbal medicine and the nutraceutical industry. It is known for its stimulating properties on vitality, libido, and physical performance, which explains its frequent presence in dietary supplements dedicated to male well-being or sports recovery.

Its dosage is an essential step in ensuring the quality, safety, and efficacy of products that claim it as an active ingredient. Analyzing protodioscin also helps prevent the risk of fraud or insufficient standardization of plant extracts.

Analytical methods

The analysis of protodioscin is based on reference chromatographic methods:

• HPLC (high performance liquid chromatography) coupled with UV detection, allowing the separation and quantification of protodioscin in complex matrices.
• LC-MS/MS (liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry) , used for more specific detection and sensitive quantification, even at very low concentrations.

These methods guarantee reliable and reproducible results, in line with the expectations of nutraceutical and phytotherapy manufacturers.

Affected matrices

The dosage of protodioscin is relevant in several types of samples:

• Standardized plant extracts of Tribulus terrestris.
• Raw materials used in nutraceutical formulations.
• Food supplement capsules, powders and tablets.
• Finished products marketed in the field of natural health.

Industrial and scientific applications

Analytical control of protodioscin meets different needs:

• Standardization of extracts to ensure a constant content of active ingredient.
• Quality control to verify the conformity of raw materials and finished products.
• Safety and efficacy in the context of health and nutritional claims.
• Research and development for the development of new plant formulations with functional aims.

Related analyses in the YesWeLab catalog

The protodioscin dosage can be supplemented by other analytical services available on the YesWeLab website:

• Saponin assay for a global assessment of compounds present in Tribulus and other plant extracts.
• Diosgenin assay for other steroidal saponins of nutraceutical interest.
• Flavonoid dosage to complement the analysis of the plant bioactive profile.
• Hesperidin dosage and rutin dosage , often combined in antioxidant formulations.

Regulations and issues

In the nutraceutical sector, standardization of Tribulus terrestris extracts and control of protodioscin content are essential to meet regulatory and marketing expectations. Some countries impose specific limits or recommendations regarding the composition of saponin-based food supplements.

In addition, analytical quality guarantees consumer confidence and allows products to be valued in highly competitive markets.

YesWeLab expertise

YesWeLab relies on a network of ISO 17025 and/or COFRAC-accredited partner laboratories, selected for their technical expertise and ability to meet each client's specific requirements. Thanks to an innovative digital platform, we facilitate the management of analytical requests, from sample submission to results receipt.

Our scientific team supports manufacturers, distributors and formulators in the implementation of suitable analytical plans, guaranteeing precision, reliability and regulatory compliance.