Tongkat Ali | Effective But 'Toxic' (New Research)

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Tongkat Ali has been getting a lot of attention over the past year or so, and for good reason. It appears to be one of the more promising supplements that may actually increase testosterone, even in young healthy men. However, there is some recent research that has surfaced over the past year that is worth diving into.

[Jitticus]

From malaysia here: Took a course on botany back in Uni and was told by researcher there that the non toxic part of the Tongkat Ali plant is the root, which has the characteristic walking cane shape, thus tongkat (walking stick/cane). However, manufacturers sometimes use the entire plant to save on cost, hence the toxicity.

[John-qyqd]

Considering testosterone itself is considered "toxic" and masculinity in general considered "toxic" I won't be taking this study seriously.

[CrackedZac]

I started taking tongkat Ali and ashwaganda and instantly felt less depressed and sluggish, felt better in the gym, and my body felt bigger and stronger and my workouts felt like they were actually building my body vs just staving off catabolism. The BEST thing I noticed was my energy levels were STABLE! I didn’t necessarily GAIN more energy, but I STOPPED CRASHING, I always feel good and normal. Which if your someone who has gone so long with seemingly low T levels, this is a HUGE benefit

[Rikimkigsck]

I started taking it 3 weeks ago and my life has literally changed it's insane. I was always sleepy during day and now that issue is gone completely. My muscles look also somewhat bigger. I didn't do blood work but I am 100% sure my testosterone has gone up.

[BuleBolang]

Been using it for years in Indonesia, always had great effects and zero negative effects at all.

[andre.shaw]

I am 31 years old. It certainly increases and likely works through DHEA. I have done multiple bloods after taking. For me, LH doesn't move much, DHEAs surpass the range and total T increases between 20-30%, free testosterone hardly increases. Glad that there is finally good research on this to confirm what I thought. I am also not surprised that your body 'adapts' to Tongkat, it does this with most things as it attempts to maintain homeostasis. I have found that small cycling 5 days on a 2 days off has prevented tongkat from losing its impact and I have been taking it like this for a year now. We need good human research now on Fadogia Agrestis now, the combination of both these plants is very promising for increasing testosterone.

[ndlsumr]

Very comprehensive review of the literature on Eurycoma / Tongkat Ali. I used to do product R&D for a company about 20 years ago, and one of the products I did included both LJ100 Tongkat Ali and a high protodioscin content (>40%) Bulgarian tribulus extract. Protodioscin is useful for increasing luteinizing hormone and, thus, testosterone, but Tongkat Ali was particularly useful for keeping that increased testosterone free / unbound. They seemed to work synergistically.

[akaraliofficial]

Tongkat Ali work effectively to boost testosterone and DHEA if it's taken with regular exercises (or ideally weight training + cardio). That is why Tongkat Ali remains as a dietary supplement, and should not be seen as a medicinal drugs. The misconception by most Tongkat Ali users is that they expect testosterone gain just by taking supplements, and assume their peak testosterone levels stay there forever! The reality is, our testosterone levels fluctuate throughout the day. And these caveats were not covered in any videos. Don't expect taking Tongkat Ali like putting fuel additives in your car, and expect the car to perform at its peak torque or BHP every time. Most studies on testosterone studies and clinical trials on Tongkat Ali in the last 20 years have sufficient evidence to show it may boost testosterone across men in various age-groups. There are more benefits than just testosterone, but the overall effect of Tongkat Ali is compounded by other hormones as well. The key is to manage the expectations of the end result of taking Tongkat Ali on overall men's health - measured by strength, energy, sexual desire, fertility, mental state and overall well-being.

[sancho]

Dude, i’m pretty sure it’s all the chemicals and plastics we’ve been exposed to all these years

[adan]

Tongkat Ali’s is the single best supplement for our endocrine system. In my 12 months experience with Tongkat Ali, I benefitted most from libido, sperm count and testosterone. Arguably, in order to maintain your testosterone peak levels, you need to take Tongkat Ali with regular exercises, avoid smoking or reduce alcohol consumption. And I agree that for Tongkat Ali to work optimally (and just like any other herbs), you need to cycle 4 weeks ON, and 1 week OFF. There are plenty of clinically tested Tongkat Ali brands with premium extract out there such as AKARALI.

[Zebulon]

Hi Zach, thanks a lot for all these inputs! I've already tried the 2% powder from ND (I bought 2x30grams jars) 200mg per day, nothing, then tried 400mg per day... for several weeks... not much obvious results (but not blood test, that's true) I've hence started 10 days ago another trial with the 10% version, still from ND. Nothing magical so far. I read that maximum results occur after 2 weeks, so I'll be patient... anyway... I would appreciate your views on cistanche ? it seems that it can be stacked with Tongkat quite nicely ? Thanks again ! 🙂

[transistorradiorecords]

At 63, very few supplements help my energy levels. B-Complex helps but so does Longjack (Tonkat). I just don't take it everyday, I take it when I need it. Subscribed.

[jundleon]

For me tongkat ali + creatine together have been game changer. However, I wasn't doing cycling but now I am going to. Thanks bro for this great info.

[massoudnoorzad]

Hey, I had a blood test the 19th August done where my testerone was at 339 ng/dL. I have now been using Tongkat Ali for around 3 weeks and I will be getting another blood test the 1st of November. I am for reference 20 years old and relatively active. I will be doing a update when I get the blood result (if I don't forget it)

[simonandfitness]

Thanks for this. Everything in moderation is what I get from this. I may start cycling Tongkat Ali, I've pretty much reached a peak after having some initial improvement on taking it.

[stevenwithaph]

Wonderful review. Have you ever reviewed red ginseng?

[def]

instead of doing 4-8 week cycles you can do 5-2 day cycles, 5 days on and 2 days off and that will help to do so your body dont get used to the product :)

[kmarshall]

Great video. Thank you. What about the mercury content/concern with tongkat?

[The_RealSerdar]

I would be interested in watching a video where you put together a list of what products you would take and in what cycles. For example, four weeks of Tongkat ali followed by four weeks of ashwaghanda etc.

[patrickm]

Can you please explain the difference in dosing and effectiveness with using the 2% and 10% eurycomanone?