Tongkat Ali (Longjack) / Gram

Tongkat Ali / Longjack Origin: Indonesia

Tongkat ali is an herbal remedy that has been a part of traditional Southeast Asian medicine for centuries. It's often used to treat a variety of ailments, including fevers, erectile dysfunction, and bacterial infections. Our Tongkat Ali powder is locally sourced in Indonesia. Yan now choose to purchase this amazing natural powder plastic free in our Zero Waste Bali Store. if ordering online you will receive the item in a brown paper bag.
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Potential health benefits
Most of the alleged health benefits of tongkat ali are not well researched, but some studies suggest that it may help treat male infertility, improve mood, and increase muscle mass.

May increase testosterone levels and improve male fertility
Tongkat ali's potential to increase testosterone in men with low levels of this primary sex hormone is well known and well documented.

Low testosterone can result from aging, chemotherapy, radiation treatments, some medications, injury or infection of the testicles, and certain diseases, such as chronic alcoholism and obstructive sleep apnea.

Effects of inadequate testosterone levels include low libido, erectile dysfunction, and in some cases, infertility. Since compounds in tongkat ali may boost low testosterone, it could treat these issues.

A 1-month study in 76 older men with low testosterone found that taking 200 mg of tongkat ali extract per day significantly increased levels of this hormone to normal values in over 90% of participants.

Whats more, studies in both animals and humans show that taking tongkat ali stimulates sexual arousal and may improve erectile dysfunction in men.

Finally, tongkat ali may improve sperm motility and concentration, boosting male fertility.

One study in 75 male partners of couples with infertility found that taking 200 mg of tongkat ali extract per day significantly improved sperm concentration and motility after 3 months. The treatment helped over 14% of couples become pregnant.

Similarly, a 12-week study in 108 men ages 30-55 observed that taking 300 mg of tongkat ali extract daily increased sperm volume and motility by an average of 18% and 44%, respectively.

According to these studies, tongkat ali effectively treats low testosterone and infertility in some men, but more extensive research is needed.

May relieve stress
Tongkat ali may lower stress hormones in your body, decrease anxiety, and improve mood. A 1999 study first identified the possible role of this remedy in treating mood issues and found that tongkat ali extract was comparable to a common anti-anxiety medication in reducing symptoms of anxiety in mice. Similar effects have been seen in humans, but research is limited.

A 1-month study in 63 adults with moderate stress found that supplementing with 200 mg of tongkat ali extract per day reduced levels of the stress hormone cortisol in saliva by 16%, compared to those who received a placebo. Participants also reported significantly less stress, anger, and tension after taking tongkat ali

While these results are promising, more studies in humans are needed.

May improve body composition
Tongkat ali is often claimed to boost athletic performance and increase muscle mass.

This is because it contains compounds called quassinoids, including eurycomaoside, eurycolactone, and eurycomanone, which may help your body use energy more efficiently, reduce fatigue, and improve endurance

In other words, the supplement may act as an ergogenic aid, which is a substance that can enhance physical performance and improve body composition

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