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Tongkat Ali (Fertility)

Standardized eurycomanone extract for sperm quality.

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Overview

Standardized eurycomanone extract for sperm quality.

Natural sources
  • Whole dried plant material (root, leaf, flower, or aerial parts depending on the species)
  • Standardized hydroethanolic or aqueous extract (capsule, tincture, or tea)
  • Powdered traditional preparation used in Ayurvedic, TCM, or Western herbal practice
Common forms
  • Standardized extract capsule
  • Liquid tincture (alcohol or glycerin)
  • Powdered whole herb
  • Traditional decoction or tea

Forms & variants of Tongkat Ali

Different chemical forms of Tongkat Ali behave differently. Browse each form's mechanism, bioavailability, and best-use context.

Mechanism of action

Reduces SHBG-bound testosterone; modulates Leydig cell steroidogenesis.

Pathways
  • · Reduces SHBG-bound testosterone
  • · modulates Leydig cell steroidogenesis

Effects on the body

Supports
sperm parameters in subfertile men

Organ system effects

Evidence-based benefits

Improves sperm parameters in subfertile men

Moderate evidence

Potential side effects

Common
  • · Insomnia if late
Rare
    Serious

      Drug interactions

      Prescription medications (general)
      Always disclose Tongkat Ali (Fertility) use to your prescriber — additive, antagonistic, or pharmacokinetic interactions are possible.
      minor

      Safety & non-supplemental interactions

      Educational summary — always confirm with your clinician or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or combining with prescription therapy.

      Avoid if you are
      • ·Pregnant or breastfeeding (insufficient safety data)
      • ·Children under 18 (unless directed by a clinician)

      Supplement interactions

      Pairs well with
      • A high-quality multivitamin
        Covers micronutrient cofactors that support most supplement pathways.
      • Omega-3 (EPA/DHA)
        Foundational anti-inflammatory support that complements most regimens.
      Avoid combining with

      No specific avoidances listed.

      Dosing & bioavailability

      Typical dose
      200 mg standardized
      Best form
      Most evidence is based on the standardized extract capsule form.
      Timing
      Consistent daily timing recommended; split larger doses if GI tolerance is a concern.
      With food?
      Morning

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      Scientific evidence8Show studies
      CohortAsian J Androl · 2010

      Tongkat ali on idiopathic infertility

      Tambi MI, Imran MK

      Open trial in 75 men.

      Key findings

      Improved sperm concentration, motility, and morphology.

      Open study
      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

      PubMed: Tongkat Ali (Fertility) — Improves sperm parameters in subfertile men

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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      Systematic reviewGoogle Scholar · 1970

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