Tongkat Ali Root Extract

What Is Tongkat Ali

Tongkat Ali Extract is a natural testosterone booster that works in several ways to safely increase your bodies natural production of testosterone, this can have many positive results, such as; reversing the effects of Erectile Dysfunction while increasing your ability to burn body fat and increase muscle mass.

How Tongkat Ali Extract Works

Tongkat Ali contains the effective ingredient Eurycoma Longifolia, this works by stimulating natural testosterone production and also blocking the negative feedback cycle that occurs when your testosterone level reaches its natural peak. As your natural peak is reached without Tongkat your body sends a signal to the pituitary gland and hypothalamus that initiates a decrease in testosterone production. The Eurycoma Longifolia from Tongkat Ali blocks this signal allowing your body to produce testosterone at a steadily increasing rate well above your natural level, this steady increase of free testosterone in the body has prove clinically to increase strength, increase muscle mass, reduce body fat and increase sex drive.

Independent Studies 

In 2003 Tongkat Ali was clinically tested against a placebo and came back with amazing results, the effects of Eurycoma Longifolia Jack are documented in the British Journal of Sports Medicine (Article Number 007) The tests show a large increase in testosterone levels over a 12 week period of usage compared to those using the placebo. This results in the candidates that took the Tongkat Ali having a grater increase in fat free mass at the end of the trial.

Other Tests on Tongkat Ali

Testosterone levels 4 weeks from finishing the first 8 week cycle.
Testosterone levels 8 weeks into the second of 2 cycles.
Reverse side of the results pages showing standard levels for all age ranges and gender.

Guidelines For Buying Tongkat Ali Root Extract

1. ALWAYS buy root extract that specifies the extract strength, for bodybuilding or post cycle therapy no less than 1:200.
2. ALWAYS buy Tongkat Ali Eurycoma Longifolia Jack root extract and not just Tongkat Ali or your purchase is useless.
3. ALWAYS buy Indonesian and not Malaysian extract, Malaysian Tongkat has been found to have high lead content. Not only is our Tongkat from Indonesia but the World A.B.S™ TKA 1:200 we sell uses a patented Eurycoma Longifolia Jack root extraction method that lower any impurities further, giving the cleanest Tongkat Ali extract on the market.
4. Only buy Tongkat root extract that has been taken from trees at least 10 years of age or the extract is considered less effective.
5. BEWARE of certain brands claiming stupidly high milligram content of their capsules this is often the first sign of a scam and they will attempt to justify this claim by telling you it's not actually 1650mg in the capsules but has the equivalent of having 1650mg of Tongkat leaf.

• TKA 1:200™ meets and surpasses the above conditions and complies with all relevant UK & EU Legislative requirements.
• TKA 1:200™ is free of metallic and microbiological contamination. For more detail here to view manufactures certificate of analysis.

Honest Information 

Over the years a lot of bully tactics and bad marketing have built up through out the whole dietary supplement industry doing untold harm and causing much confusion for consumers.
At Tongkat Fitness™ we don’t participate in slandering other brands or products, or any other underhand marketing tactics for that matter, we try to focus on being honest, helpful and retailing the best products that we ourselves use and believe in.
We Don't run an eBay shop or any other websites, we only have this one site, from which we currently sell the World A.B.S™ brand of Tongkat Ali and until we find a better quality of extract we will continue to do so.

Why Use 1:200 Strength

Tongkat Ali comes in three main strengths 1:50 1:100 and 1:200, This strength ratio means inside a 1:200 strength 300mg capsule for every 1 part of the Tongkat Ali you get 200 parts Eurycoma Longifolia Jack extract, to break it down further to match our 30 day cycle pack using 1:50 strength tongkat you would have to consume 480 capsules in 30 days! not only is this hard on your digestive system but if you grab a calculator and check out the price of 480 1:50 300mg capsules we think you will find our Tongkat Ali is unbeatable value for money.

What To Expect From Using 1:200 Tongkat Ali Extract 

Week (1). On your first week you will not notice a huge change in your body as your testosterone level will be just over normal, an increased sex drive should be noticeable.
Week (2). By week two you should notice a steady increase in strength and a faster recovery rate after training.
Week (3). During week three you should experience your strength increasing further as well as a heightened sense of well-being, you may also notice a slight increase in aggressiveness towards your workout and a slightly shorter temper than normal this is just a side effect from the extra testosterone in your body (if at any time you find it hard to control your aggression stop taking the Tongkat until you feel your ready to continue the cycle).
Week (4). By now you should have noticed an increase in lean muscle mass as well as a noticeable reduction of body fat also your general feel good factor and confidence levels should be significantly higher than normal.
Week (5) & (6). During weeks five and six your testosterone levels will be substantially higher than normal, this is when you will notice the greatest benefits from your TKA 1:200 getting gains of lean muscle mass and depending on your initial BMI you should see further reductions in body fat.

Tongkat Ali Side Effects

The side effects from Tongkat Ali when used for bodybuilding are mild and in our opinion and pail in comparison to the advantages.
Through our experience we have noted the following side effects:
1.) Slightly raised aggression, (not uncontrollable but you will notice that a traffic jam will tend annoy you more than it used to).
2.) Restlessness, (when you use tongkat ali in high doses your energy levels will rise and you may find yourself staying up later).
3.) Raised libido / sexual desire and Activity (This is a common side effect when using Tongkat Ali root extract but is also the desired effect by some Tongkat Ali users, this is could be considered a negative side effect if you are single!)
All the above effects are a standard result of increased levels of testosterone in your body.
To date we have not noted any male pattern balding or hair loss of any kind.
*PLEASE NOTE: The above side effects are taken from an honest account of our personal experience with Tongkat Ali and NOT that of a doctor, qualified personal trainer, therapist, dietitian or nutritionist. If you are prone to illness or allergies please consult a doctor before taking dietary supplements of any kind.

Tongkat Ali Dosage

For best results using Tongkat Ali while bodybuilding it is recommended that you follow the manufactures directions and take your extract four capsules per day, as evenly spread throughout the day as possible, for example one capsule before breakfast, one before lunch, the third capsule before an evening meal and the fourth capsule before you go to bed.
A six to eight week cycle is what most bodybuilders typically run with a break period lasting around 40% of your on cycle time, for example if you ran an eight week cycle you would want to take a break of no less than three and a half weeks.
If you are using Tongkat Ali to increase your sex drive as many people do, a shorter cycle period is often used. Some users have been known to cycle five days on, two days off as they only wish to increase their testosterone levels slightly but stay on the Tongkat Ali for extended periods of time, again five days on two days off meets the recommended 40% off cycle time.
*PLEASE NOTE: The above information is taken from manufactures packaging and usage information, it is not that of a doctor, qualified personal trainer, therapist, dietitian or nutritionist. If you are prone to illness or allergies please consult a doctor before taking dietary supplements of any kind. Never exceed the dosage stated by the manufacturer.

Asian Viagra

Tongkat Ali is a tree native to Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia. The part of the tree used medicinally is the root.

Why Do People Use Tongkat Ali?

Tongkat Ali was dubbed the "Asian Viagra" in a May 1999 report in the New Sunday Times.
It has been used in Malaysia for many years by men to increase sexual desire, libido, sexual performance and to treat erectile dysfunction.
Related: Erectile Dysfunction: 5 Natural Remedies That May Help
Tongkat ali appears to work by increasing levels of the hormone testosterone. Testosterone is primarily responsible for the growth and development of male reproductive organs, including the penis, testicles, scrotum, prostate, and seminal vesicles. Normal testosterone levels maintain energy level, mood, fertility, and sexual desire.
Because of its testosterone-enhancing properties, tongkat ali is also used by bodybuilders to increase muscle mass and strength.

Safety

Reported side effects include insomnia, anxiety, and restlessness.
Tongkat ali should not be used by pregnant or nursing women or children.
Because tongkat ali increases testosterone levels it should not be used by men with breast cancer or prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus, heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, or sleep apnea.
Tongkat ali should not be used by people with weakened immune systems as some evidence suggests it may further weaken immune function.

Drug Interactions

Tongkat ali should not be used by people taking immunosuppressant drugs.
It is especially important to tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking insulin. Tongkat ali may decrease blood sugar levels.

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Facts of Tongkat Ali

Tongkat ali is an herb that has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine. It originates in Indonesia and Malaysia, and it is primarily used as a male enhancement supplement, although it does have other uses. Numerous clinical trials performed in rats shows that tongkat ali enhances testosterone levels and recent clinical studies in humans further confirms tongkat ali’s testosterone boosting properties. These studies show how tongkat ali increases the libido and erectile function and promotes lean muscle mass.

Clinical studies: sexual dysfunction

One study published in the Asian Journal of Andrology actually focused on how this supplement can improve certain indicators of male fertility. It studied semen volumes, sperm concentrations, sperm morphology, and sperm motility in males with idiopathic infertility. They took 200 mg of the extract per day and underwent sperm analysis every three months for a total of nine months. It was found that those who took the herb experienced a significant increase in these sperm parameters, and it actually led to 11 spontaneous pregnancies.
Another study was published in 2012 in the journal Andrologia, and it focused on the increase in testosterone that is caused by tongkat ali. The patients studied in this article were suffering from late onset hypogonadism, and they took 200 mg of water soluble tongkat ali per day for one month. It was found that after this test period, the markers for hypogonadism decreased, and the amount of testosterone in the blood increased. It helped these men who had low testosterone levels to achieve normal levels by the end of the test period.
Where tongkat ali has shown the most promise is in rat studies. One study published in Experimental Animals in 2000 tested the herb on castrated and sexually inexperienced male rats. They were dosed with 200, 400, and 800 mg per kilogram of body weight of the tongkat ali. It was found that the rats showed a dose dependent increase in sexual function.
Another study in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology showed that higher levels of tongkat ali could increase certain sexual behaviors of previously impotent rats. These rats were deemed sexually sluggish, and they were not as sexually motivated as other rats. It was shown that those who received increasing dosages of tongkat ali showed improvement in sexual measurements, such as mounting behaviors and ejaculation parameters. The study showed that it improved the performance of sexually sluggish male rats.

Clinical studies: increasing lean muscle mass

One of the common uses for tongkat ali is for the increase of lean muscle mass. Since it helps to produce increased testosterone, it is well suited to this usage. A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine in 2003 followed 14 healthy men as they partook in a circuit training regimen. Seven were given 100 mg of tongkat ali daily, and the other seven were given a placebo. At the end of the test period, it was found that those who took the supplement increased lean muscle mass, reduced body fat, and increased muscle strength and size.

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Eurycoma longifolia (commonly called tongkat ali or pasak bumi) also known as "Long Jack".

Eurycoma longifolia

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This article is about the small Asian tree in the genus Eurycoma. For the tall Australian tree also known as "Long Jack", see Flindersia xanthoxyla.

Eurycoma longifolia
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Division:	Magnoliophyta
Class:	Magnoliopsida
Order:	Sapindales
Family:	Simaroubaceae
Genus:	Eurycoma
Species:	E. longifolia
Binomial name
Eurycoma longifolia Jack[1]

Eurycoma longifolia (commonly called tongkat ali or pasak bumi) is a flowering plant in the family Simaroubaceae, native to Indonesia, Malaysia, and, to a lesser extent, Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos. It is also known under the names penawar pahit, penawar bias, bedara merah, bedara putih, lempedu pahit, payong ali, tongkat baginda, muntah bumi, petala bumi (all the above Malay); bidara laut (Indonesian); babi kurus (Javanese); cây bá bệnh (Vietnamese)^[2] and tho nan (Laotian).^[3] Many of the common names refer to the plant's medicinal use and extreme bitterness. "Penawar pahit" translates simply as "bitter charm" or "bitter medicine".^[4] Older literature, such as a 1953 article in the Journal of Ecology, may cite only "penawar pahit" as the plant's common Malay name.^[5]

Contents

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• 1 Growth
• 2 Biological effects
• 3 Products
• 4 See also
• 5 References

Growth[edit]

Eurycoma longifolia is a small, evergreen tree growing to 15 m (49 ft) tall with spirally arranged, pinnate leaves 20–40 cm (8–16 inches) long with 13–41 leaflets. The flowers are dioecious, with male and female flowers on different trees; they are produced in large panicles, each flower with 5–6 very small petals. The fruit is green ripening dark red, 1–2 cm long and 0.5–1 cm broad.^{[citation needed]}

Biological effects[edit]

A 2010 ethnopharmacological inventory study on Eurycoma longifolia stated: "The plant parts have been traditionally used for its antimalarial, aphrodisiac, anti-diabetic, antimicrobial and antipyretic activities…"^[6]
In an experiment conducted on male rats, it was found that Eurycoma longifolia increases sperm count. The authors also reported that the plasma testosterone level of Eurycoma longifolia extract treated rats "was significantly increased when compared with that of the control and infertile animals."^[7] Another group of scientists confirmed that Eurycoma longifolia has the capacity to "reverse the inhibitory effects of estrogen on testosterone production and spermatogenesis."^[8]
According to WebMD, while evidence suggest that one specific Eurycoma longifolia supplement might have some role in boosting sperm quality, there is insufficient evidence to rate it for any other claimed use including treatments for erectile dysfunction, low sex drive, cancer, malaria and tuberculosis.^[9]

Products[edit]

In Malaysia, the common use of Eurycoma longifolia as a food and drink additive, coupled with a wide distribution of products using cheaper synthetic drugs in lieu of Eurycoma longifolia quassinoids, has led to the invention of an electronic tongue to determine the presence and concentration of genuine Eurycoma longifolia in products claiming to contain it.^[10]
One extract has been co-patented by the government of Malaysia and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.^[11] However, the idea that products of nature on which there exists a large body of knowledge among indigenous peoples can be the subject of intellectual property rights, even of national governments, has long been challenged in peer-reviewed law journals.^[12]
Quassinoids, the biologically active components of Eurycoma longifolia root,^[13][14][15] are extremely bitter. They are named after quassin, the long-isolated bitter principle of the quassia tree. Quassin is regarded the bitterest substance in nature, 50 times more bitter than quinine.^[16] Anything that isn't bitter, and strongly so, cannot contain quassinoids from Eurycoma longifolia.
In the US, the FDA has banned numerous products such as Libidus,^[17] claiming to use Eurycoma longifolia as principal ingredient, but which instead are concoctions designed around illegal prescription drugs, or even worse, analogues of prescription drugs that have not even been tested for safety in humans, such as acetildenafil.^[18] In February 2009, the FDA warned against almost 30 illegal sexual enhancement supplements,^[19] but the names of these products change quicker than the FDA can investigate them. Libidus, for example, is now sold as Maxidus, still claiming Eurycoma longifolia (tongkat ali) as principal ingredient.^[20]
The government of Malaysia has banned numerous fake products which use drugs like sildenafil citrate instead of tongkat ali in their capsules. To avoid being hurt by bad publicity on one product name, those who sell fake tongkat ali from Malaysia have resorted to using many different names for their wares.^[21]
The governments of Canada and Singapore have issued warnings against the product XP Tongkat Ali Supreme for containing the prescription drug tadalafil which can be life-threatening in some individuals.^[22]
Products claiming various Eurycoma longifolia extract ratios of 1:20, 1:50, 1:100, and 1:200 are sold. Traditionally Eurycoma longifolia is extracted with water and not ethanol. However, the use of selling Eurycoma longifolia extract based on extraction ratio may be confusing and is not easily verifiable however Eurycoma longifolia that is of the higher strength ratios tends to be darker in colour resembling a very dark brown at the 1:200 ratio.
In expectation of a competitive edge, some manufacturers are claiming standardization of their extract based on specific ingredients. Alleged standards / markers are the glycosaponin content (35–45%) and eurycomanone (>2%). While eurycomanone is one of many quassinoids in Eurycoma longifolia, saponins, known in ethnobotany primarily as fish poison^[23][24] played no role in the academic research on the plant.
A large number of Malaysian Eurycoma longifolia products (36 out of 100) have been shown to be contaminated with mercury beyond legally permitted limits.^[25]

See also[edit]

• Kacip fatimah - Female equivalent to Tongkat Ali
• List of ineffective cancer treatments

References[edit]

1. Jump up ^ "Eurycoma longifolia information from NPGS/GRIN". www.ars-grin.gov. Retrieved 2008-03-14. 
2. Jump up ^ http://vi.wikipedia.org/wiki/B%C3%A1_b%E1%BB%87nh
3. Jump up ^ Medicinal Plants, International Technology Center, United Nations International Development Organisation, UNIDO, Trieste, Italy
4. Jump up ^ Free Indonesian and Malay dictionary search
5. Jump up ^ Wyatt-Smith, J. (August 1953). "The Vegetation of Jarak Island, Straits of Malacca". Journal of Ecology 41 (2): 207–225. doi:10.2307/2257036. JSTOR 2257036. 
6. Jump up ^ Bhat, R; Karim, AA (2010). "Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma longifolia Jack): a review on its ethnobotany and pharmacological importance". Fitoterapia 81 (7): 669–79. doi:10.1016/j.fitote.2010.04.006. PMID 20434529. 
7. Jump up ^ Chan, KL; Low, BS; Teh, CH; Das, PK (2009). "The effect of Eurycoma longifolia on sperm quality of male rats". Natural product communications 4 (10): 1331–6. PMID 19911566. 
8. Jump up ^ Wahab, NA; Mokhtar, NM; Halim, WN; Das, S (2010). "The Effect of Eurycoma Longifolia Jack on Spermatogenesis in Estrogen-Treated Rats". Clinics 65 (1): 93–8. doi:10.1590/S1807-59322010000100014. PMC 2815289. PMID 20126351. 
9. Jump up ^ "Eurycoma longifolia". WebMD. Retrieved 17 October 2013. 
10. Jump up ^ Abdullah, M.Z.; Rahman, A.S.A.; Shakaff, A.Y.M.; Noor, A.M. (2004). "Discrimination and classification of Eurycoma longifolia Jack in medicinal foods by means of a DSP-based electronic taste sensor". Transactions of the Institute of Measurement and Control 26: 19. doi:10.1191/0142331204tm0103oa. 
11. Jump up ^ U.S. Patent 7,132,117Inventors: T.G. Sambandan, ChoKyun Rha, Azizol Abdul Kadir, Norhaniza Aminudim, Johari Md. Saad. Assignees: Government of Malaysia, Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
12. Jump up ^ Huft, Michael J. (October 1995). "Indigenous People and Drug Discovery Research: A Question of Intellectual Property Rights". Northwestern University Law Review 89. 
13. Jump up ^ Jiwajinda, S; Santisopasri, V; Murakami, A; Sugiyama, H; Gasquet, M; Riad, E; Balansard, G; Ohigashi, H (2002). "In vitro anti-tumor promoting and anti-parasitic activities of the quassinoids from Eurycoma longifolia, a medicinal plant in Southeast Asia". Journal of Ethnopharmacology 82 (1): 55–8. doi:10.1016/S0378-8741(02)00160-5. PMID 12169407. 
14. Jump up ^ Ang, H (2000). "Eurycolactones A–C, novel quassinoids from Eurycoma longifolia". Tetrahedron Letters 41 (35): 6849. doi:10.1016/S0040-4039(00)01159-X. 
15. Jump up ^ Tada, H; Yasuda, F; Otani, K; Doteuchi, M; Ishihara, Y; Shiro, M (1991). "Nouveaux quassinoïdes antiulcéreux à partir d'Eurycoma longifolia". European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry 26 (3): 345. doi:10.1016/0223-5234(91)90069-Y. 
16. Jump up ^ Scientific Committee on Food Opinion of the Scientific Committee on Food on quassin SCF/CS/FLAV/FLAVOUR/29 Final
17. Jump up ^ FDA Warns Consumers About Dangerous Ingredients in "Dietary Supplements" Promoted for Sexual Enhancement
18. Jump up ^ FDA Warning Letter
19. Jump up ^ Hidden Risks of Erectile Dysfunction "Treatments" Sold Online
20. Jump up ^ [1] This no-follow link to a spam site is included only as evidence and reference that the illegal drug Libidus is now sold as Maxidus, still with the claim that it is mostly Eurycoma longifolia.
21. Jump up ^ "Etumax products banned by ministry". 
22. Jump up ^ Foreign Product Alert – XP Tongkat Ali Supreme
23. Jump up ^ Howes, F. N. (1930). "Fish-Poison Plants". Bulletin of Miscellaneous Information 1930 (4): 129–53. doi:10.2307/4107559. JSTOR 4107559. 
24. Jump up ^ Bradley, C. E. (October 1956). "Yerba de la fleche—Arrow and fish poison of the American southwest". Economic Botany 10 (4): 362–6. doi:10.1007/BF02859766. 
25. Jump up ^ Ang, Hooi-Hoon; Lee, Ee-Lin; Cheang, Hui-Seong (2004). "Determination of Mercury by Cold Vapor Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer in Tongkat Ali Preparations Obtained in Malaysia". International Journal of Toxicology 23 (1): 65–71. doi:10.1080/10915810490269654. PMID 15162849.