Nature’s Testosterone Booster

Nature's Testosterone Booster

I find that testosterone deficiency or sub-optimal testosterone levels are common in both males and females. If your testosterone levels are low, then you might experience:

• Fatigue
• Reduced sex drive
• Poor memory and concentration
• Loss of muscle mass
• Loss of bone mass
• Increased body fat
• Poor exercise recovery
• Raised cholesterol levels
• Depression
• Reduced resistance to stress
• Erectile Dysfunction (men)
• Increased heart disease risk

There are a number of reasons regarding why males and females develop low testosterone (which I will cover in future articles). Nevertheless, many doctors are unaware of herbal and dietary supplements that can boost testosterone production and activity in a safe and effective way.

Unique, natural testosterone booster

In this article, I will review Eurycoma Longifolia, an herbal testosterone booster for males and females. Also called Tongkat Ali, it is recognized in countries like Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia as herbal medicine to support male sexual disorders and infertility. The roots of this plant are often referred to as "Malaysian ginseng." The Government of Malaysia has invested in the scientific study of Eurycoma Longifolia and has a patient along with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for a well-studied water extract from the root. This extract is available as a dietary supplement in the United States.

Eurycoma Longifolia has been shown to boost both total testosterone (bound form in the blood) and free testosterone (unbound form). In a study published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, researchers looked at the effects of 200 mg of Eurycoma Longifolia extract on individuals who were "moderately stressed." Compared to placebo, those taking the extract had a significant increase in testosterone (37%) and a considerable decrease in cortisol (16%). As well, those taking the extract had considerable improvement in tension, anger, and confusion.

In a 5-week study of physically active male and female seniors (ages 57-72), supplementation with Eurycoma Longifolia extract (400 mg daily) was shown to considerably boost total and free testosterone levels and also muscular force in men and women. Handgrip strength measures improved as a reflection of an increase in muscle force. No side effects were observed for those supplementing Eurycoma Longifolia extract.

Eurycoma Longifolia has been shown in a review of studies to be safe based on no notable changes in liver or kidney function tests.

The suggested dose is 200 to 400 mg daily of an extract.