Tongkat Ali
TopicHeard in 1 episode across 1 show since Jul 2026
Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma longifolia) is a flowering plant in the family Simaroubaceae native to Indochina and Indonesia. It is a medium-sized, slender shrub commonly known for its traditional medicinal uses in Southeast Asia. The plant's roots are widely used in dietary supplements aimed at improving libido, energy, and athletic performance.
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What experts have said about Tongkat Ali
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Tongkat Ali may be especially effective during low-carb diets or caloric deficits.
“if you are not expecting as much growth hormone, insulin and IGF1, for example, lower carb diets, caloric deficits, you're trying to cut body fat or body weight, then Tongkat is going to be theoretically especially powerful.”
Open the episode · Essentials: Tools for Hormone Optimization in Males | Dr. Kyle GillettListen at 21:45
Recommended Tongkat Ali dosage ranges from 300 to 1,200 milligrams daily.
“Anywhere from 300 to 1200 milligrams a day.”
Open the episode · Essentials: Tools for Hormone Optimization in Males | Dr. Kyle GillettListen at 22:06
Tongkat Ali increases total and free testosterone even with normal SHBG.
“Yes, it'll increase their total and free testosterone.”
Open the episode · Essentials: Tools for Hormone Optimization in Males | Dr. Kyle GillettListen at 23:29
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