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Tongkat Ali

Adaptogen

Also known as: Eurycoma longifolia · Longjack · Malaysian ginseng · Pasak bumi

🟠Weak Evidence 11 expert mentions 4 studies referenced

A Southeast Asian herb studied for testosterone support, libido, and stress modulation. Standardized extracts (Physta) show modest but consistent testosterone-boosting effects in multiple trials.

Common forms:standardized extract (Physta)root powder

Evidence comparisons not yet run for these claims.

Expert Mentions

All 11 mentions
Andrew Huberman
Stanford School of Medicine / Huberman Lab· PhD, Neuroscience
Caution / warning

"Quality control is a real issue in this category, so sourcing from reputable companies with third-party testing matters."

Extracted claim

Quality control is a real issue in the tongkat ali category; sourcing from reputable companies with third-party testing matters.

Not yet assessedHigh extraction confidence
Andrew Huberman
Stanford School of Medicine / Huberman Lab· PhD, Neuroscience
Direct recommendation

"look for products standardized to eurycomanone content"

Extracted claim

Huberman recommends looking for tongkat ali products standardized to eurycomanone content.

standardized extract📍 standardized to eurycomanone content
Not yet assessedHigh extraction confidence