Side effects and watch-outs
- Insomnia (stimulating — avoid at night)
- Increased body temperature
- Restlessness
- Mercury contamination risk with low-quality unpurified extracts
- May worsen benign prostate hyperplasia — monitor PSA
Supplement / Hormonal
Tongkat Ali (LJ100)
Malaysian herb (Eurycoma longifolia). Reduces SHBG to increase free testosterone and improves LH signalling. LJ100 (100:1 water-soluble extract) is most bioactive form. Clinical trials show modest testosterone increase.
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