Written by Mark Williams - February 11, 2023
Testosterone is an important sex hormone that plays a key role in male development and health. Many men seek out ways to naturally increase their testosterone levels, whether it’s as a means of increasing athletic performance or improving overall quality of life. Recent studies point towards Eurycoma longfolia, often referred to as Tongkat Ali or Malaysian ginseng, as being a potential solution for raising testosterone levels. With this article let's explore the question - Does Eurycoma Longifolia Increase Testosterone?
What is Testosterone?
Testosterone is a type of hormone found in both men and women, with males typically having much higher concentrations of it than females. It helps regulate the development and maintenance of sexual characteristics such as facial hair, muscle mass and bone strength in men, while providing benefits such as better mood regulation and more energy in both sexes. As we age however, testosterone production decreases naturally leading to symptoms such as fatigue, muscle loss and erectile dysfunction. This makes maintaining healthy levels of testosterone important for physical and mental wellbeing into later years.
Eurycoma longifolia (or Tongkat Ali) is herb native to Southeast Asia that has been used for centuries by local peoples to treat fevers, malaria symptoms and improve male fertility. In recent years scientific studies have been conducted on its effects on the endocrine system and its ability to naturally raise testosterone levels in men.
One study from 2004 had participants take 200mg of an extract composed mostly of eurycoma longfolia over 4 weeks which reported an increase in testosterone like hormones by almost 100%. Similarly another study reported test subjects who took 1000 mgs/day had increased serum concentrations of free-testosterone by 37% along with other benefits such as improved libido. While these studies show potential evidence behind eurrica longfolia increasing testosterone they only make up part of the body of evidence needed to prove this cause definitively – so current research should be taken lightly until further testing can support its findings.
Increased levels of testosterone come with many potential cognitive and physical benefits including: