Questions About Tongkat Ali Extract

Ever since Dr. Mehmet Oz endorsed the use of Tongkat Ali on his television show on March 24th, questions about Tongkat Ali Extract have flooded the internet. Below are a few of the most commonly asked questions along with the answers.

Question: How does Tongkat Ali increase testosterone levels?

Answer: When testosterone levels are elevated, the sexual hormones signal the body to decrease or halt testosterone production. Tongkat Ali increases the production of free testosterone. With full testosterone production, the penis and testicles increase in size and allows for a more powerful and more sustained erection. Tongkat Ali overrides the bound testosterone production process by stimulating the hypothalamus and pituitary glands to allow for the continued production of testosterone.

Question: Is Tongkat Ali safe?

Answer: Tongkat Ali Extract has been used in southeast Asia for centuries. The herbal extract has passed both acute and chronic (90 days with maximum dosage) testing. Tongkat Ali is not a steroid and as an all-natural alternative medicine is non-habit forming and increases free testosterone as well as improves the level of bound testosterone. The herb’s most common side effect is insomnia. The effect only occurs in instances of over-dosage.

Question: How is Tongkat Ali shipped?

Answer: Tongkat Ali is now packaged for modern day shipping. The extract is sold in capsule, tablet, powdered and liquid form. Many users prefer the powder in order to mix with coffee. In its raw form, the herb has a notoriously bitter taste. Tongkat Ali is sold in several strengths which are selected by the purchaser.

Question: What are the side effects associated with Tongkat Ali?

Answer: The most common side effects of Tongkat Ali include increased sexual drive and sexual function. Side effects depend upon the individual’s age and overall health. Men and women experience increased energy levels and elevated libidos. Women experience tightening of the vaginal walls and increased vaginal wetness.

Question: Has Tongkat Ali been tested?

Answer: Tongkat Ali has been tested on rats and mice for a long time. However, the herbal extract underwent successful testing by the British Journal of Sports Medicine in 2003. Results indicated that use of Tongkat Ali improved muscle mass and growth. The most meaningful test results on humans were delivered in a 2005 report from ZRT laboratories. These tests determined that almost 85% of Tongkat Ali Extract users showed increased testosterone levels; some by as much as 200%. It should also be noted that the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has worked with the Malaysian government to develop the patent of a drug using the herb as a possible cure for pulmonary disease. Scientists from Japan and the U.S. have worked with Tongkat Ali as a possible cure for various cancers.

Question: Is Tongkat Ali used in coffee?

Answer: Natives of southeast Asia have been using Tongkat Ali Extract for centuries. The raw form of the herb should not be ingested until completely sanitized. In southeast Asia, the powdered herb is often mixed with coffee. The taste is still bitter but is preferred by the natives. It is in this coffee form that Dr. Oz introduced the Tongkat Ali Extract to his television audience on March 24th.

Question: Is the manufacture of Tongkat Ali standardized?

Answer: The production of herbal medicines is generally not standardized. It is important that consumers be aware of the production process used bythe manufacturer. Tongkat Ali Extract is most effective when the roots of mature Eurycoma Longifolia trees are used. Some unreliable providers have started using the roots of immature tree. The extract from these younger trees does not yield the same results as the extract from mature trees.

Question: Who uses Tongkat Ali Extract?

Answer: Users of Tongkat Ali are divided into two main categories; persons interested in increasing sexual performance and persons interested in a legal, safe muscle builder. Tongkat Ali increases free testosterone levels and overrides bound testosterone and thus increases libido in both men and women.

In summary, users should know that Tongkat Ali has long been acknowledged as a beneficial herb. The extract’s positive effects are diverse and proven. While the extract has only recently received attention from the west, the demand for the herb as a sexual facilitator has certainly increased world awareness of Tongkat Ali.