supplement

Tongkat Ali

Also known as: Eurycoma longifolia, Longjack

Half-life
8 h
Typical timing
morning
Food rule
either
Default unit
mg

Studied for

Overview

Tongkat Ali, scientifically known as *Eurycoma longifolia*, is a flowering plant in the Simaroubaceae family native to Southeast Asian countries like Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam. It is also commonly referred to as Longjack. Traditionally, various parts of the plant, particularly the root, have been used in folk medicine for a range of purposes, including as an aphrodisiac, antimalarial, and antipyretic. In contemporary use, Tongkat Ali is most often found as a dietary supplement, primarily marketed for its potential to support male vigor, athletic performance, and stress management. The active compounds believed to be responsible for its effects are a group of quassinoids, including eurycomanone, eurycolactone, and eurycomalactone, along with various alkaloids and bioactive steroids. Extracts are typically standardized to these key quassinoids or to a specific ratio of extraction (e.g., 100:1 or 200:1). Its growing popularity has led to increased scientific interest, with studies exploring its biological activities, although comprehensive human clinical trials are still emerging (PubChem, Examine.com).

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Known interactions

  • Category rule: glp1 × supplement
    Note

    GLP-1 medications slow stomach emptying, changing how/when oral supplements absorb; rapid weight loss raises the importance of protein and micronutrients.

    Time oral supplements when nausea is lowest; prioritize protein and micronutrients; discuss with your provider.

  • Category rule: supplement × medication
    Note

    Some supplements change how the body processes medications (absorption, liver enzymes, or additive effects).

    Specific pairs are checked against a licensed drug database and shown with their own severity. Always confirm with your provider or pharmacist.

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Sources referenced

["PubChem","Examine.com","DrugBank","NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS)","Mayo Clinic","Cochrane Library"]

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