Looking for the best testosterone booster for your body?
As a men do you have any problem with fertility or TDS (testosterone deficiency syndrome)? Then an herb called tongkat Ali can help you which is a natural testosterone booster.
Heard about this herb newly and want to know about it?
This is the best place where you will have answers to all your questions.
First before we proceed we will try to discuss a few points on tongkat Ali and where do we find it.
Tongkat Ali is a plant that is a flowering plant. Its scientific name is eurycoma longifolia. The plant is native to Malaysia but can also be found in other parts of Asia like Indonesia, Vietnam and Philippines.
This is commonly used to raise the levels of testosterone and increase the sexual performance hence they are dubbed as ‘Asian Viagra’. Many parts of the plant have also been used in making traditional medicines as a remedy for fever, malaria, diabetes and other microbial infections.
Tongkat ali is also known by other names like bedara merah, tongkat baginda, babi kurus, bedara putih, , tongkat ali jack lempedu pahit, , payong ali, penawar bias, bidara laut, penawar pahit, petala bumi, tho nan and muntah bumi .
Now that you have known about the plant we will know about its health benefits.
Health benefits:
Tongkat Ali as you know is a testosterone booster that works in a unique way to increase the production of testosterone in your body. They have the ability to burn your body fat and increase the muscle mass. It gives many positive results. This increases the strength in your body and makes it easy for you to build muscle mass and increase your sex drive.
Tongkat Ali has been used for many centuries by the Malaysians as a health tonic and as a medicine for many medical conditions such as malaria, tuberculosis, fever, diarrhea, high blood pressure, boils, ulcer, anti-allergy, jaundice etc.
Tongkat Ali has many medicinal uses traditionally and has been mentioned as an anti-malarial and stress reliever.
Anti-malarial: Tongkat Ali has been used from years in traditional medicines to treat malaria. A study conducted on the root extract of standardized Tongkat Ali root showed that tongkat Ali when combined with artemisinin suppresses the plasmodium yoelli which is a parasite that causes malaria.
Stress reliever: many studies show that Tongkat Ali can help relieve stress. The results of all the researches done so far showed that Tongkat Ali supplement reduce anger, tension and confusion. It also reduces the cortisol levels by 16% and the testosterone levels by 37%.
Tongkat Ali has been proven very beneficial for men especially because of its testosterone boosting effect. Now we will discuss about how this is beneficial to men like you.
Testosterone deficiency syndrome (TDS): this syndrome is common in the men aging 60 years and above. They are characterized by the symptoms such as erectile dysfunction, fatigue, low libido, increased fat mass and osteoporosis. This condition is mainly caused by a decline in your serum testosterone level and also linked with many conditions like obesity, diabetes, metabolic syndrome and hypertension.
Using testosterone replacement therapy for treating TDS has been associated with many side effects such as breast enlargement, prostate cancer, decreased testicular size, fluid retention and increased cholesterol. Because of this side effects tongkat Ali is mainly used for this syndrome as a natural alternative rather than using the TRT method. So be aware of this before you go for a TRT.
Restoration of serum testosterone levels is the main benefit exhibited by Tongkat Ali in older men. It also improves the sexual health. Many studies have also shown that Tongkat Ali has positive effects on the bone which prevents you from osteoporosis. It also helps in improving your high blood sugar levels and boosts your immune system.
Osteoporosis in men: as I earlier told you Tongkat Ali has many positive effects on your bone which will protect you from osteoporosis. It also restores and enhances your testosterone levels. The aphrodisiac compound present in the plant is the one that protects us against osteoporosis.
Boosts your testosterone levels: the testosterone levels in both men and women like you can be raised using this herb. This also improves sexual motivation effects due to the aphrodisiac compound. Various studies conducted on these plants showed that the aphrodisiac properties in the plant helps in increasing the serum testosterone levels in your body and also increases your sexual drive and performance. It not only boosts the testosterone levels but also used to treat a condition called hypogonadism.
Fertility: it can help boost your fertility level. Various studies showed that intake of tongkat Ali on a daily basis improved the male fertility by promoting the quality, concentration, motility and volume of the sperm that is present in you.
There are few side effects of this plant which I would like to discuss with you before you start taking it.
Side effects:
Like any other supplement even Tongkat Ali has its own set of side effects some of which are behavioral change, insomnia and increased heart rate.
Behavioral change: Tongkat Ali is used to boost the testosterone levels but it can also contribute to restlessness, anger, impatience and irritability in you. These can be few of your behavioral changes which is caused by the increased testosterone levels in your body.
Insomnia: inability to sleep, waking up in the middle of the sleep, sleeping late night can be some of the side effects which you can observe in yourself as you start using tongkat ali. So I recommend you to take small dosages in the start which will allow your body to adjust. Lack of sleep may also cause tiredness, fatigue and low sex drive in you.
Increased heart rate: this is a fatal condition which you can observe in yourself after you start using Tongkat Ali. This is more frequently found in individuals who have any heart related conditions. I recommend you to consult a doctor before using this if you have any heart related condition. This can also increase your body temperature and blood pressure.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There is not enough information about the safety of taking Tongkat Ali if you are breast-feeding or pregnant. So to be on the safe side avoid using this.
Beware if you are taking drugs like propranolol for treating high blood pressure then using Tongkat Ali may reduce the effectiveness of this drug. Consult your doctor before taking this if you are being treated with heart related conditions or diabetes.
Dosage:
Several factors such as age, health and several other conditions promote the appropriate usage of this supplement. The dosage varies according to your condition. The supplement is available in the form of tea, powder and capsules. The standard recommended dosage is 50gram per day. I recommend you to consult a doctor before you start using this.