Tongkat Ali: Standardisation de l'Eurycomanone

Executive Summary

Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma longifolia) is one of the few herbal compounds with human clinical data supporting testosterone enhancement. However, the market is flooded with "ratio extracts" (e.g., 200:1) that lack bioactive verification. For efficacy, users must seek standardized Eurycomanone content.

Mechanism of Action

The primary bioactive peptide, Eurycomanone, signals the hypothalamus to release Luteinizing Hormone (LH). This LH travels to the Leydig cells in the testes, stimulating endogenous testosterone production. Additionally, it has been shown to reduce the conversion of testosterone to estrogen (aromatase inhibition).

The "Ratio" Deception

A "200:1" extract claims that 200kg of root was used to make 1kg of powder. There is no regulatory body verifying this. It is often a marketing tactic to sell root dust. Clinical trials utilize extracts standardized to 1.5% - 2.0% Eurycomanone.