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Tongkat Ali: Herbal Medicine for Sexual Dysfunction, Increased Testosterone,
& Male Fertility - Natural Practitioner Magazine, 6/13/18 -
"In a three-week, randomized open trial,10 30
subjects (married men whose age ranges between 31 and 52 years) received 100
mg/day of LJ100. Blood samples were collected at baseline, one week, and
three weeks, and measurements were taken for total testosterone hormone,
DHEA sulfate (DHEA), and sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) levels. In
addition, the subjects filled out two questionnaires: (1) a validated sexual
health inventory questionnaire (SHIQ) and (2) the partial androgen
deficiency in aging men (PADAM) score questionnaires. Results showed that
DHEA (a hormonal precursor to androgens like testosterone) levels gradually
increased from 26 percent after one week to 47 percent after three weeks.
SHBG levels decreased in 36 percent of the cases after one week, and 66
percent after three weeks. This is valuable since SHBG can bind to
testosterone, making it temporarily unavailable for use by the body. In
addition, the free testosterone index escalated in 39 percent of the
subjects after one week to 73 percent after three weeks. Furthermore,
analysis of the SHIQ questionnaire results demonstrated that 62 percent of
the cases had either increased or maximum scores after consuming LJ100.
Analysis of the PADAM score showed 91 percent improvement of sexual
component of PADAM score, 73 percent improvement in physical component, and
82 percent improvement of psychological component of PADAM score."
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Male Hormonal Health and the Role of Eurycoma longifolia Herb in Enhancing
Free Testosterone in Ageing Men - Rainforest Herbs, 8/13/17 -
"In their follow-up study the effects of Tongkat Ali
extract on testosterone, dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and sex hormone
binding globulin (SHBG) were investigated over a 3 week period using an
intermediate dosage of 50 mg extract capsules, with 4 capsules taken each
day. Also a questionnaire to determine improvement in quality of life and
sexual response was given to the participants. The final results showed that
82% of the participants experienced improvements in physical, sexual and
psychological well-being. While total testosterone was not significantly
different, the DHEA levels had increased by 26% after one week to 47% after
3 weeks. SHBG levels had reduced in 66% of cases after 3 weeks. When SHBG
decreases the free testosterone index (FTI) increases. The FTI analysis
showed an increase in 39% of participants after 1 week and 73% of
participants after 3 weeks."
Abstracts:
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6-month, double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized trial to evaluate the
effect of Eurycoma longifolia (Tongkat Ali) and concurrent training on erectile
function and testosterone levels in androgen deficiency of aging males (ADAM)
- Maturitas 2021 Mar - "Androgen deficiency of aging
males (ADAM) largely manifests as sexual symptoms. Erectile dysfunction is one
of the most common symptoms of ADAM ... 6-month, randomized, double-blind,
placebo-controlled four-arm clinical. 45 men (47.38 ± 5.03 years) were
randomized into 4 groups (G1: control + placebo; G2: control + Eurycoma
longifolia; G3: concurrent training + placebo; G4: concurrent training +
Eurycoma longifolia). 22 received a 200 mg supplement of Eurycoma longifolia and
23 underwent the intervention with concurrent training, 3 times a week for 60
min at progressive intensity ... Erectile function demonstrated improvements in
both interventions; however, the most significant results were obtained by men
allocated to concurrent training + Eurycoma longifolia" - [Nutra
USA] - See
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Exercise associated or not to the intake of Eurycoma longifolia improves
strength and cardiorespiratory fitness in men with androgen deficiency -
Comp Ther Clin Prac, Feb 21 - "This study aims to
analyze the effects of a concurrent training (CT) associated with Eurycoma
longifolia (EL) supplementation on the muscle strength, cardiorespiratory
fitness, and symptomatology score of men with the androgen deficiency of aging
male (ADAM). Forty-five subjects (47.6 ± 5.2 years) were included in the study.
The randomized, double-blinded, placebo controlled clinical trial lasted for 6
months. Participants were randomized into four groups, control (C; n = 12); EL
(n = 11); CT (n = 11); and CT + EL (n = 11). Along this period, the isokinetic
peak torque of the knee extensors increased in the CT (14%) and CT + EL (17%)
groups (p = 0.040; p = 0.006, respectively), while the isokinetic peak torque of
knee flexion increased in the CT + EL group only (p < 0.05). For all
participants, testosterone levels were correlated with isokinetic peak torque of
knee extension (r = 0.517, p = 0.001) and flexion (r = 0.362, p = 0.028).
Subjects of the CT (27.3%) and CT + EL (36.1%) groups decreased the
symptomatology of ADAM (p = 0.005). This study demonstrated the benefits of CT
and EL consumption as a non-pharmacological treatment for ADAM" - [Nutra
USA]
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The effect of Eurycoma
Longifolia on the regulation of reproductive hormones in young males -
Andrologia 2021 May - "Eurycoma longifolia
supplementation increases testosterone levels in humans via activation of the
hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis and/or the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal
axis mainly in older adults and nonhealthy populations ... Thirty-two males
(24.4 ± 4.7 years; 1.74 ± 0.07 m; 73.7 ± 8.4 kg) in a placebo-controlled,
double-blind, matched-paired study received 600 mg/day Eurycoma longifolia or
placebo for two weeks. Blood analysis using repeated measures analysis of
variance showed significant interaction and time effects for testosterone (F1,30
= 9.04, p = .005), free testosterone (F1,30 = 7.13, p = .012) and estradiol
(F1,30 = 8.07, p = .008) levels in favour of the treatment group, while
luteinising hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone and sexual hormone-binding
globulin did not. The lack of changes in luteinising hormone and
follicle-stimulating hormone levels suggests that a lesser role played by
Eurycoma longifolia in activating the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis in the
young adults. The raised testosterone level may be due to a greater rate of
hormone production via the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. The
supplementation of Eurycoma longifolia for two weeks demonstrates steroidogenic
effects on young men were dose-related. Consequently, the raised testosterone
following Eurycoma longifolia supplementations could benefit muscle and strength
gain in young adults" - [Nutra
USA] - I take it to lower SHBG. SHBG bines with total testosterone causing
lower free testosterone. My SHBG was really high so I came up with my own
formula: Tongkat Ali, stinging nettle, boron, DHEA and 50 mg of prescription
danazol that I purchased from an overseas pharmacy. It makes a big difference in
you sex life and getting rid of your gut. See
Tongkat (Eurycoma Longifolia) at Amazon.com
and also the LJ 100 Tongkat used in this trial.
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The effect of Eurycoma
Longifolia on the regulation of reproductive hormones in young males -
Andrologia 2021 Feb 9 - "Eurycoma longifolia
supplementation increases testosterone levels in humans via activation of
the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis and/or the
hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis mainly in older adults and nonhealthy
populations ... Thirty-two males (24.4 ± 4.7 years; 1.74 ± 0.07 m; 73.7 ±
8.4 kg) in a placebo-controlled, double-blind, matched-paired study received
600 mg/day Eurycoma longifolia or placebo for two weeks ... Thirty-two males
(24.4 ± 4.7 years; 1.74 ± 0.07 m; 73.7 ± 8.4 kg) in a placebo-controlled,
double-blind, matched-paired study received 600 mg/day Eurycoma longifolia
or placebo for two weeks. Blood analysis using repeated measures analysis of
variance showed significant interaction and time effects for testosterone
(F1,30 = 9.04, p = .005), free testosterone (F1,30 = 7.13, p = .012) and
estradiol (F1,30 = 8.07, p = .008) levels in favour of the treatment group,
while luteinising hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone and sexual
hormone-binding globulin did not. The lack of changes in luteinising hormone
and follicle-stimulating hormone levels suggests that a lesser role played
by Eurycoma longifolia in activating the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis
in the young adults. The raised testosterone level may be due to a greater
rate of hormone production via the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. The
supplementation of Eurycoma longifolia for two weeks demonstrates
steroidogenic effects on young men were dose-related. Consequently, the
raised testosterone following Eurycoma longifolia supplementations could
benefit muscle and strength gain in young adults" - See
Tongkat at Amazon.com.
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Men’s Sexual Health: Testosterone & Nitric Oxide Modulation - Huntington
University of Health Sciences - "it is significant
to note that the human clinical research has been done on a specific
proprietary extract known as LJ100. This is important since the LJ100
extract of E. longifolia has been standardized for ... eurypeptides,
naturally-occurring compounds which may be the active phytochemicals in E.
longifolia, or at least serve as a marker for extract quality ... Human
clinical studies on LJ100 have ... been conducted at different dosage
levels, but 200 mg/day showed the most benefits. Studies included both
controlled trials and open-label trials. It will not be possible to provide
a detailed review all of the studies; however, here ...is a synopsis of the
research results: Depending on the study, T increased 16.4-71.5 percent
11-13 ... Depending on the study, cortisol decreased 16-32 percent14,11 ...
DHEA increased 47 percent9 ... Sexual health scores improved
significantly10,15, as much as 91 percent9 ... It appears that at least one
of the mechanisms of action for LJ100 is the reduction of sex
hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) levels. SHBG is a glycoprotein that binds to
sex hormones. While bound to SHBG, T cannot bind to cellular androgen
receptors—which means that it won’t have any of the valuable effects of T in
this form. Of course, SHBG-bound T can be unbound, but it can take a while
for this to happen. Furthermore, SHBG levels increase as we age.2 In one of
the studies, LJ100 was shown to reduce SHBG levels in 36 percent of the
cases after one week, and 66 percent after three weeks" - See
LJ100 at Amazon.com.
- Tongkat Ali as a
potential herbal supplement for physically active male and female seniors--a
pilot study - Phytother Res 2014 Apr - "Thirteen
physically active male and 12 physically active female seniors (57-72 years)
were supplemented with 400-mg TA extract daily for 5 weeks ... Treatment
resulted in significant increases in total and free testosterone
concentrations and muscular force in men and women. The increase in free
testosterone in women is thought to be due to the significant decline in sex
hormone-binding globulin concentrations"
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Effect of
Tongkat Ali on stress hormones and psychological mood state in moderately
stressed subjects - J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2013; 10: 28 -
"The effects of tongkat ali in restoring normal
testosterone levels appears to be less due to actually “stimulating”
testosterone synthesis, but rather by increasing the release rate of “free”
testosterone from its binding hormone, sex-hormone-binding-globulin (SHBG)
[17,18]. In this way, eurycoma may be considered not so much a testosterone
“booster” (such as an anabolic steroid), but rather a “maintainer” of normal
testosterone levels and a “restorer” of normal testosterone levels (from
“low” back “up” to normal ranges) [19]. This would make eurycoma
particularly beneficial for individuals with sub-normal testosterone levels,
including those who are dieting for weight loss, middle-aged individuals
suffering with fatigue or depression, and intensely training athletes who
may be at risk for overtraining ... Salivary cortisol levels were
significantly lower (−16% compared to placebo, PL) following tongkat ali
(TA) supplementation (200 mg/day for 4 weeks) ... Daily supplementation
(200 mg/day for 4 weeks) with tongkat ali (TA) resulted in significant
improvements compared to placebo (PL) for indices of Tension (−11%), Anger
(−12%), and Confusion (−15%) in moderately stressed adults ... Tongkat ali
has been referred to as Malaysia’s “home-grown Viagra” [4] with the
Malaysian government investing considerable effort to license, develop, and
sustain research into the potential health benefits of Eurycoma longifolia
through a variety of governmental organizations, including the Forest
Research Institute of Malaysia" - See
tongkat at Amazon.com.
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Tongkat Ali as a Potential Herbal Supplement for Physically Active Male and
Female Seniors-A Pilot Study - Phytother Res. 2013 Jun 11 -
"Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma longifolia; TA) is known to
increase testosterone levels and alleviate aging males' symptoms. This study
aimed at investigating TA as an ergogenic supplement for elderly people.
Thirteen physically active male and 12 physically active female seniors
(57-72 years) were supplemented with 400-mg TA extract daily for 5 weeks ...
Treatment resulted in significant increases in total and free testosterone
concentrations and muscular force in men and women. The increase in free
testosterone in women is thought to be due to the significant decline in sex
hormone-binding globulin concentrations"
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