General Dosage
200-400mg standardized root extract daily (100:1 concentration)
Maximum dose: 600mg/day of standardized extract
Tongkat Ali Dosage Guide
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Dosage Recommendations
General recommendation: 200-400mg standardized root extract daily (100:1 concentration)
Timing: Morning, preferably on an empty stomach
Dosage by Condition
Testosterone support
200-400mg daily for 4-12 weeksModerate
Stress/cortisol
200mg dailyModerate
Sexual health
200-300mg dailyModerate
Fertility
200mg daily for 3-9 monthsEmerging
| Condition | Recommended Dose | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Testosterone support | 200-400mg daily for 4-12 weeks | Moderate |
| Stress/cortisol | 200mg daily | Moderate |
| Sexual health | 200-300mg daily | Moderate |
| Fertility | 200mg daily for 3-9 months | Emerging |
Upper limit: 600mg/day of standardized extract
Timing & Absorption
Morning, preferably on an empty stomach
Can be taken with or without food.
References
- Talbott SM, Talbott JA, George A, Pugh M (2013). Effect of Tongkat Ali on stress hormones and psychological mood state in moderately stressed subjects. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. DOI PubMed
- Ismail SB, Wan Mohammad WMZ, George A, et al. (2012). Randomized clinical trial on the use of PHYSTA freeze-dried water extract of Eurycoma longifolia for the improvement of quality of life and sexual well-being in men. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. DOI PubMed
- Tambi MI, Imran MK, Henkel RR (2012). Standardised water-soluble extract of Eurycoma longifolia, Tongkat ali, as testosterone booster for managing men with late-onset hypogonadism. Andrologia. DOI PubMed