3 findings behind this formula. Hover a card for the detail and the source.
Tongkat ali supplements increased total testosterone in men, particularly in men with low testosterone.
Systematic review of 9 studies with meta-analysis of 5 RCTs; tongkat ali significantly increased total testosterone (SMD 1.35), an effect confirmed in men with hypogonadism.
A tongkat ali water extract raised total testosterone and reduced fatigue scores over 12 weeks in men aged 50-70.
Double-blind RCT in 105 men aged 50-70 with testosterone below 300 ng/dL taking 100 mg, 200 mg or placebo for 12 weeks; total testosterone rose and ageing-symptom and fatigue scores fell versus placebo. Funded by the extract maker.
Four weeks of tongkat ali root extract lowered cortisol and improved tension and anger scores in moderately stressed adults.
Placebo-controlled study in 63 moderately stressed men and women over 4 weeks; tongkat ali reduced salivary cortisol by 16%, raised testosterone by 37% and improved tension, anger and confusion scores.