I took 24,000mg of Tongkat Ali | My 90 Day Review With Bloodwork

[@ConnorCurtis]

I bought my Tongkat from Nootropics depot as I have purchased supplements from them since 2015 you can purchase the ones I used here- lddy.no/1edcu Feel free to go with whatever company you want, just know if it boasts a 200:1 ratio it is bs and not legitimate product. I would recommend if you are on a tight budget trying the 2% powder and just capping them yourself.

[@oinkoink644]

You did 24 000mg a day?

[@ok-nz7mt]

​@@oinkoink644Are you dumb? He took 266mg per day.

[@Limitless_Doom]

for dosage. if i have a 50% extract in a 200 mg tablet does that mean i'm getting 100 mg of the supplement?

[@johnreidy2804]

Open your mouth when you talk. The accent is tough enough to deal with. I mean only to help :-)

[@PrayforAtomicWarfare]

CRazy increase, would love to see you try the same experiment with MACA

[@willleslie2745]

Ive been taking 4000iu vitamin d for 6 days and 400mg tongkat as well and HOLY SHIT. I have tried ashwaganda, tribulus, goat weed, and all the supplemnts you can imagine so im no stranger to placebo effect, but ive never felt this good in the last 5 years i literally feel awesome, bouncing with energy

[@657acp]

A very useful video. I've spent a lot of time researching Tongkat Ali (TA) with a view to using it myself and there seem to be a number of studies (some more comprehensive than others) and a lot of anecdotal evidence from users, suggesting that TA does increase testosterone in humans. What surprises me is that few seem to be discussing or considering the potential effects on other important sex hormones - it was great to see some consideration of this in this video. By way of individual example...I'm a 41 year old male that has been very focussed on strength training for the last 12-18 months. For interest, I got a comprehensive blood test which revealed that my testosterone levels were towards the bottom end of the normal range (albeit I wouldn't say I'm symptomatic of low T), but my estradiol (estrogen) levels were at the top of the high range, much like in this video. So my levels in isolation are not clinically abnormal, but there is an imbalance in the testosterone/estradiol ratio. My understanding is that this is often seen in aging males (and particularly in parents of young children - the theory being that the parent needs to nurture, not reproduce, so T levels naturally drop) and without intervention, could well continue in that direction (increasingly low testosterone and increasingly high estradiol). The one clinical study I'm aware of that has been done on TA in humans (young, healthy males in their 20s) that measured testosterone, but also measured estradiol, showed that both testosterone and estradiol increased. The experience in this excellent video supports that outcome. In the clinical study, testosterone increased by an average of 16-18%, estradiol by around 30%. Those focussed solely on T levels might say "this is great" (and feel great for it), but....for men with existing high levels of estradiol, such an increase could elevate them to dangerously high levels and substantially increase the risk of prostate cancer, diabetes, heart disease etc. (there is a very clear established link between these conditions and high levels of estradiol). This is a significant consideration for a lot of men that undergo TRT - if you increase the amount of testosterone, you inherently increase the natural process of testosterone to estradiol conversion (by the aromatase enzyme). Estradiol levels spike and some TRT patients have to be given aromatase inhibitors to ensure their levels do not put them at increased risk of cancer and other diseases that result from excessive estradiol. The only study I'm aware of that suggested Tongkat Ali reduced estradiol (supposedly by inhibiting the aromatase enzyme) was done in a cell culture (in-vitro) in the leydig cells of rats - so totally isolated from the wider endocrine system and not in humans. I mention this because a lot of people online seem to have latched on to the potential for TA to act an aromatase inhibitor as a way to increase T levels without substantive evidence in humans (indeed this video counters that very notion, albeit acknowledging this is an individual case study). There are no doubt many benefits of using TA both in terms of health and performance (you only have to read the multitude of positive comments from TA users), but I would argue that considering the effect of TA on testosterone in isolation is not wise. There are obvious benefits to increasing testosterone (unbound/free), but if treatment with TA also increases estradiol levels (the mechanism for doing this is evidently not well understood), then such treatment would be potentially very risky for some men who may already have high levels of estradiol. I commend the author of this video for his regular blood tests and awareness of hormonal effects beyond testosterone. Anyone taking any of these supplements must be aware of their 'start-state' blood levels. It was my relatively high estradiol levels that prompted me to exercise caution and do more research before ingesting TA. The challenge of course is that most people experience relatively rapid benefits of using TA, but don't necessarily experience any potential negative downsides for some time. I'm not trying to discredit TA - everyone is different, and it will affect different people in different ways, but when some poor individual dies of prostate cancer at the age of 48, no-one is likely to link it back to their excessive estradiol levels following the use of supplements - the broader effects of any of these substances need to be well understood beforehand, so that people can make informed choices based on their individual circumstances (and routine blood work and analysis). I'd be really interested to hear of other people's experiences/blood work results in respect of Estradiol levels following TA use.

[@MrElvin101101]

thanks for taking time and writing all this.

[@Shronkey_]

Too long. Didn't read.

[@tdweomer]

Excellent comment, thank you.

[@koalamama2]

Did you never actually try it? And get another blood test? To actually find out?

[@itatae10]

High estrogen doesn't cause prostate cancer. High DHT does. Do your research a little better. Men with high testosterone already have high estradiol levels. Both estrogen 2 and testosterone are cardiac health promoters and a biomarker for longevity. The culprit for a lot of illnesses is what we consume. The process junk creates a high biomarker for cancer called mda= Malondaldehyde. This breaks up DNA and consequently the mutated repair can cause cancer cells to form. This dampens our Superoxide dismutase activity which are zinc and copper base. This lack of activity allows ROS to rise causing lipids to oxidized and form plaque in the arteries. When ROS is too high cortisol rises forcing the conversion of your free T into DHT. Which is a inflammatory marker at this point. Further exacerbating prostate cancer. This causes testosterone to decline severely in American populations. The other source of "estrogen" issue is if your testosterone is clinically low while your estrogen is clinically high. Causing man boobs and infertility on top of plethora of issue which has been link to process dairy and seed oils. So long your testosterone is in good range your estrogen can be high. Also couples that live together have the male testosterone become lower than single males. If you look into insulin resistant that too has the same down stream and that happens when you consume too much process fats. If that was the case with estrogen causing prostate cancer. Then why does finasteride successfully reverse and prevents prostate cancer. Which is a DHT blocker. Context matter. That way we don't keep messing up.

[@Johan_Jaafar]

Tongkat Ali with 200:1 ethanol-based extract ratio cannot compete with standardized hot water extraction method. At least from my experience as a herbalist, more consumers are switching to Tongkat Ali supplements with superior hot water extraction, which guarantees consistent bioactive compounds (i.e eurycomanone, eurypeptides, glycosaponin). It has higher safety limits which means you can use higher dosages over a longer period.

[@ConnorCurtis]

I would not trust any supplement claiming a 200:1 extract ratio as it has been proved by multiple 3rd parties to be a scam. What brand did you use and did you notice any results, would love to hear

[@khairt1731]

Which tongkat do you recommend?

[@AdamScottfit]

My opinion, based on experience and research, all supplements are pebbles - the rocks are lifting the weights, eating right and recovering properly. It's what you can do to actually stay consistent with that long enough to see the results you want.

[@ConnorCurtis]

Fair point, that I don’t really disagree with, maybe just that also enough sun exposure for the vitamin d. You might also just be extra tolerant to supplements

[@AdamScottfit]

@@ConnorCurtis for sure. Just any light exposure - because we for example barely get any sun in the UK. If you are specifically deficient in any minerals or vitamins, there will be a lot of value in supplementing.

[@mzi668]

Test is a different kind of pebble 😴

[@AdamScottfit]

@@mzi668 you can take care of it by moving the rocks! 🪨

[@MrOther888]

I just take melatonin and creatine

[@EternalBliss-z3d]

There was huge drop on cortisol. Research show when cortisol drops, then testosterone goes up and when cortisol goes up, then T levels drop.

[@Leo.de99]

You need cortisol tho

[@zanzabar7878]

I've watched tens of videos, this is the first one that's actually useful. Thank you

[@ConnorCurtis]

Thanks, glad you got something from it

[@mrbabyhugh]

i said the same few minutes ago about his D/M/Z video, now the same here. He is not just creating videos, recycling just to try to get views, he is giving REAL INFORMATION WITH REAL DATA from PERSONAL experience, AFTER giving research data.

[@marcus8442]

I’ve been taking toungkat everyday for about 2.5 years in varying doses, most recently about 1000mg taken in the morning with food. I’m 24, and had been suffering from low T as a result of pro hormone use in my late teens. I initially started with about 200mg and noticed very obvious effects, libido, endurance and muscle mass being the biggest. Not to mention overall well being. Hair loss did occur quite rapidly with lots of thinning throughout. It seems to have stopped, but I’ve also improved overall health practices. I notice the hair loss is much worse when drinking alcohol. Overall, I still have a full head of hair, just not as obnoxiously thick as it used to be. Zero side effects thus far other than that. It’s been life changing for me honestly.

[@CLEARSKIESTV]

I'm 51 and I've struggled all my life to gain muscle. The last 18 months I really concentrated on my nutrition and protein, and at one point was doing 6 days at the gym on a push-pull-legs split. I barely put on any muscle. I got lean like I always do, but my strength saw marginal improvements. Fast forward to the last 2 months on tongkat ali, and I am putting on more muscle all over my body than I have at any point in my life. My arms especially have grown to the point where I'm finding it hard to believe they are even mine. They look like all the other gym bros now. I've noticed it in so many other aspects of my life, for example wood chopping. It's easy now to split wood whereas I've always had a hard time. I'm looking forward to my next blood test to confirm what I already know; this stuff works. I'm on 3 weeks on/one off, but I'm going to move to 5/2 days. Find a good supply and stick to it!

[@K1rinN]

say your blood results when they are done please

[@trencough4]

Where did you buy it?

[@Uzicalls0x]

How long does it take to work?

[@jvapaodjim6168]

Your real problem is "six days at the gym "..........!!! Listen to Mentzer and you wil have REAL crazy gains...without "scammers" supplement . PS: I'm 61.....😉 PS: Don't take MY words for it....just try it.

[@aesop2733]

At your age, maybe consider getting bloodwork done because they may just say they'll get you on TRT and I'd honestly trust that a lot more in my body than some random unregulated supplement.

[@illt3ck]

Any plans to try boron?

[@stacy9698]

Mag Threonate (night) Mag Glycinate (night) Vitamin D @ 3500 IU (before noon) Zinc 15mg (before noon) Boron (before noon) Tongat 200mg @ 10% (possible 5/2 cycle) (before noon) Fadogia Agrestis 600mg (cycle 8 wk / 2 wk) (before noon) Insane.

[@Favoured-cg5vx]

How's it going now?

[@stacy9698]

@@Favoured-cg5vx I dropped the Fadogia due to some evidence it can cause damage.

[@FOURTEEFIVE]

just eat a steak bro lmao

[@jamesmorrone2120]

I'm 63 years old . I've been using tongat ali for 1 month. 400 MG a day. Double Wood Supplements. Libido is crazy! More energy, more overall vitality. No side effects yet.5 days on 2 days off seem to work. Feeling stronger, not a significant increase in my lifts. But the drive is there. Thanks for your insight. You're friend in health!

[@ConnorCurtis]

Glad it’s working for you!

[@christophergreen2106]

Add tribulus and oat straw and stinging nettle

[@advertstoday]

Did you encounter hair loss issues?

[@faraazmawani5112]

Double wood tongkat is a scam brother this has to be a placebo

[@78naiv]

try the red tonkat Ali, it is slightly bitter and gives more energy than the yellow one, but does not increase libido as much

[@spectorandrew1334]

Can you come with a follow up video with strength test and more importantly bloodwork in a couple of weeks off it, even if its a short video since it might not get that much traction. It would be very helpful to see if you still have some of the benefits and at what level.

[@limitlesszenproductions865]

So wonderfully honest in your vids. I really enjoy watching these. I'm glad the KZbin algo sent me your videos. Keep up the great work.

[@ConnorCurtis]

Glad you like them! Your words mean a lot

[@bradbo3]

Im 54 and dont want to take TRT….my test is usually normal for my age…so my Dr says….I eat right, take magnesium, zinc, D3 boron and K2 , but i wanted to get a bump in training so I tried Tongkat ali and Fodogia Argresta. I cycled it a month on…a month off…month on….The first two weeks of starting it I was chasing my wife around the house and libido was through the roof…but week three back to normal….when I cycled back on…same results. Just did bloodwork and awaiting results…excited to see what it did for me. As for hair….even at 54 i have super thick hair…its grey..but all there.

[@felixformosa8384]

What did your results end up showing?

[@bradbo3]

@@felixformosa8384 still waiting on results.

[@michalw5246]

Why on earth would you cycle a natural herb? It isnt a steroid... no need to cycle it. Thats like cycling drinking tea.

[@davincibz1]

Did you get bloodwork?

[@bradbo3]

@@davincibz1 still waiting for results

[@dr.merakat]

The 10% capsule is 100mg... while the 2% is a 200mg capsule.... so when you say you took 200mg of each during month 3.. were you taking 2 capsules of the 10% and 1 capsule of the 2%?

[@SKwoodsman]

Your hairloss increased due to increased DHT, which is a very powerful form of testosterone. If you have genes, that express sensitivity of your hair roots to DHT, with increased DHT you will experience increase in hair loss. But it doesn't matter, because higher testosterone makes you healthier overall and that is most important.

[@JosephQPublic]

Could be low copper?

[@andycloud5814]

@@JosephQPublicMore T = More DHT. It could be low copper but here in case of Tongkat it's probably due to the increase of T

[@JohnSmith-op7ls]

511 test is low. Any hair loss would be due to a sudden jump in at and not because 511 is high. If your hair falls out long term at that level then you’re just genetically not meant to keep your hair. Having hair at the expense of all the negative effects of T in the 209s is absolutely not worth it. Get a hair transplant and call it a day if it bothers you

[@Leonhart_93]

I use a topical finasteride + minoxidil solution. The side effects are non existent for me, maybe because it's applied directly to the scalp area, and it's very effective.

[@akalion213]

DHT is not a "powerful form of testosterone" in any way that a grown men would care about. DHT in adult men only causes negative things like hairloss and prostate enlargement.... Also just having higher testosterone absolutely doesn't automatically make you healthier.

[@joonius]

Doesn't the body naturally produce more estrogen in the presence of increased free testosterone thereby making that result somewhat expected? I started taking Tongkat last year and definitely feel the results as far as test and libido, no adverse reactions to report other than the effect does seem to taper when taking it daily week in week out. As you mentioned I'm not sure if this experience is due to tolerance developing or adjusting to a new baseline. I would definitely recommend this (anecdotally) for any man who feels like they may need a boost but feels too young to go down the TRT road just yet. I haven't had my bloodwork done before or after so this is all anecdotal but I am very athletic but am also 38 so have definitely noticed a bit of a decline in the qualities associated with higher test in the last year or so. Tongkat Ali has filled that gap for me quite nicely, affordably, and naturally.

[@travelwithfarmer7515]

Brother! You deserve at least a million subscribers

[@silv3rbl4d3s1]

You deserve way more than 21.5k subscribers, I just came across your page and it's awesome. Keep it up, you'll blow up in no time!

[@ConnorCurtis]

Thanks for the kind words bro. Big videos on the way

[@DrUBashir]

The only issue I have with Tongkat Ali is that I couldn't find any long-term safety studies. What if it is carcinogenic over long-term?

[@nikolaisedov2295]

I’ve heard that in Malaysia or Indonesia it has been consumed for centuries so it’s probably not too bad

[@mythiq_]

Inspiring. Tongkat seems to work well stacked with Shilajit and Cistanche for me. Will try out the 2% and the 10% together.

[@ItachiRL]

Fantastic video as always. Would you recommend sticking with only Vitamin D/Zinc/Magnesium vs Tonkat or should we use both at the same time?

[@jddjackson6322]

As 46 year old man test levels were at 800 when I got my blood work done. Long jack is the way to go

[@redpanda347]

Im 20 with 480 wth

[@m.b.593]

What brand and what dose did you use? 🙏🏻

[@sebastian-wy7rt]

What side effects do you have since ur t is so low, no morning wood?

[@pira707]

@@sebastian-wy7rt I think I have low T then. I rarely get morning wood, like maybe 1 once every 2 weeks

[@JosephQPublic]

@@pira707change your diet. Eat more red meat and eggs and unlearn anti-cholesterol learnings.

[@timjarred5192]

Bro, you definitely had muscle gains.

[@ruaraidh74]

Worth noting that temporary shedding is to be expected with any substantial hormone shifts in the human body (such as you saw in your free T and E2 levels). It doesn't necessarily indicate androgenic alopecia and there's no reason to suspect that Yongkat Ali is accelerating baldness (since it's not directly androgenic). Although having higher test levels does tend to accelerate balding, but it should be minimal in this range, is highly dependent on genetics, and is frankly the price you pay for sick gains :) Appreciate the video and I'm happy somebody actually used REAL BLOODWORK INSTEAD OF BROSCIENCE

[@universalnetwork264]

For me when I have supraphysiological levels of test in my system my hair grows way faster and thicker as evident by my previous test cycle I’ve done. The body will try and balance it out with aromatisation/converting some to estrogen. The estrogen keeps nails, skin and hair healthy. My nails definitely grew faster than they ever did before. It’s when you start blocking estrogen that test starts causing side effects. But if you don’t block estrogen and estrogen is too high then the estrogen will cause worse side effects than test can. It’s okay to have high levels of estrogen if your test is also high and your blood pressure is fine. How each individual body converts testosterone differs. Some people a lot gets converted to dht, which causes better strength gains but hair loss, for others estrogen and some lucky people don’t even convert much of the test into anything at all

[@Docchucklilchuck]

The People’s Chemist, RawT Another fantastic product.

[@vydeogames]

Ive been lifting for over 2 years and i look like shit. Always wondered why, losing weight was a nightmare, etc. Got bloods done and found out my hormones are busted. Thank you for this research

[@DonLeKouT]

Hello Connor. Are you thinking of trying Fadogia Agrestis for testosterone boosting? It seems it can be taken along with Tongkat Ali and it is potentially even more powerfull.

[@Dave-lg5oz]

Thanks for the video, it’s awsome. Just keep doing what you’re doing. Most importantly DO NOT INJURE YOURSELF on your journey. Be patient and be happy you are physically fit and can do all exercises. Don’t compare yourself to the horseshit ped users on KZbin, you look great. Consistently and time is what it takes natural, but worth it.

[@slawteruk]

How long were you doing the same strength routine for before starting this? I'd be curious to see what it's like after hitting a strength plateau after doing a routine for a while.

[@londonmm]

As T goes up so does estrogen. Men on TRT without an aromatase inhibitor faired better across many health metrics over the course of their lives. Estrogen is required for adequate neuro health, cardiovascular health, and bone mineral density, and is necessary for erections. Higher estrogen isn't bad and supports the fact that everything is working correctly and you're in good health.

[@jaycalvin3783]

You serious? I am cycling boron 2 weeks on and 1 week off because estrogen will increase if I don’t. What do you suggest to do instead? I also take Fenugreek which is labeled as a aromatase inhibitor. Yet it also increased my free test.

[@arkadijxy]

I think you mean, you took 10% with 1x100mg 6:52

[@Richdadful]

Real natty on YT discovered. Subbed

[@a.mjames6406]

Are you going to do a video on Boron? It supposedly decreases estradiol, and given that you saw increases in estradiol with test boosting supplements it may be worth adding to your stack

[@jimg6970]

If your testosterone increases your estradiol should increase. It’s all about the ratio. Too low estradiol is not good

[@ConnorCurtis]

I might try it and see if it lowers e2 a bit

[@bac0129]

@@ConnorCurtis Might? Boron is safe, effective, and cheap. Even at low doses. 3mg twice daily. Stack with D3/K2 + Synermag.

[@granddaddyofthemall6320]

That little bit jump in test won't make a difference in muscle. If you want to raise test take test.

[@ss4vegeta1]

The only thing that concerns me about the compound is the current and long term potential side effects of using T.A. dietary supplement.

[@thegreencompanyinc3435]

Which is what exactly?

[@yusufmalik2840]

2:57 - Hair loss. The chemical reaction which results in the production of Testosterone produces a bi-product called ADT. ADT flows through the blood stream and binds to hair follicles causing hair loss. Your immune system is responsible for removing ADT from your blood stream. As you age your immune system weakens, so is less effective at destroying ADT. This is why it's common to see men with receding hair lines as they age. This is called Androgenic Alopecia and explains the correlation between Tongkat Ali and Hair Loss as it increases Testosterone levels.

[@Pivy1991]

Try fadogia agrestis next!

[@yungng8089]

your shoulders and traps for sure got bigger. they respond the most when there is higher androgens in the body since they carry the most receptors out of any muscle.

[@DanKing79]

This is really helpful, thank you for sharing your experiences with tong kat. I've had a hard time finding supplements that actually work they way they claim they do

[@AlejjSi]

I realised that for me, supplements do not work (I have a cut guts, so before I process most of thing they actually leave my body - even at the Hospital the doctors and nurses tell me to empy all the capsules into water and drik it directly, otherwise itn would leave me untouched and unprocessed). So I bought a chopped root of Tongkat Ali and every morning I chew few pieces. It has a very bitter taste, but at least I know I'm getting something from it. And it really does work. I feel better, stronger during workouts and I don't get that tired during the day. It's also better for bed business. Only thing is not to take it in the evening if you want to go to sleep - you'd be too worked up to fall asleep.

[@ggaz683]

Quit buying cheap stuff then. Nootropics depot every time.

[@78naiv]

try the red tonkat Ali, it is slightly bitter and gives more energy than the yellow one, but does not increase libido as much

[@yiluwididreaming6732]

Bro the studies referenced were like 2013 or something with latest I think around 2021. However good to see someone with an average body and not like others in industry who are jacked and preach values of supplements and exercise when its obvious then on some form of TRT. Your right about no quick fix though and to get arse to the gym consistently working mainly with volume and reps. Now speaking to this, I'm 60yrs old and do gym at 3- 4 times per week. Motivation to keep going and showing up really important. I've been taking mixture Tongkat Ali (400mg) and Fadogia Agrestis (600mg) for about 3weeks (intend to cycle 5weeks on one week off) and notice lifting heavier in the gym and teste enlargement. Other than that though, still getting grumpy at littlest things, ED and libido still mehhhh.......in comparison to a few years ago (I'm 60yrs old) and I fucked like a rabbit. Will give another few weeks for improvements, however contingency plan for TRT in next month. Also these supplements need to be cycled due to toxicities as mentioned. Ideally for me, I'm after a better quality of life in my golden years (energy, mental clarity, jacked body). pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33541567/ pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23754792/ www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3669033/ Good to see an Aussie mixing it on YT. OI OI OI!!! (Rabbitohs??) SUBBED

[@starwars007oele]

If you want to fuck like rabbit again try 5mg tadalafil (cialis) every day 30 min before workout, combined with creatine it also gives you a great muscle pump in de gym. I am 55 and fuck like I am 30j, good hard one! It really works wel and it’s cheap. Greetz💪👍✌️

[@KingJay-jo9rm]

im low key convinced it gave me a choad. i won my last show tho, lets go 💪🏾 dope content

[@nimck-y2z]

Lmao

[@tvhead7074]

So it shrunk it or just made it wider?

[@FutureLaugh]

Tongkat Ali and other boosters sound sketchy, yes they work but what happens when you stop taking them? are you supplementing something your body would produce on its own? this will leave you worse off when you get off

[@DrMerkinstein]

You might add something like DIM and actually lower the aromatase process lowering your estrogen while maintaining higher levels of free test. I take a supplement that has Tongkat 300mg daily but also DIM and Fenugreek and some other things mostly for mood. I know I am feeling better more energy and definitely higher libido. But I also started back skateboarding vert ramps at 49 years old, so some of that adrenaline and overcoming fear is gonna be responsible for some of the testosterone increase too.

[@Mrgood189]

Try some good Pine Pollen extract. No one talks about this stuff and its incredible

[@Youarelovewalk]

Incredible in what way?

[@paulasusan63]

Where do you get it and how is it incredible?

[@MattKay77]

Would you consider testing Tribulus Terrestis for us all. I’ve used it in the past but more for executive stamina and endurance when doing 16 hours days for 12 months straight. It was amazing and had a very positive benefit for my libido but more than that, my entire body felt like it was performing better.

[@JamesSmith-mz9gw]

I am currently using clomid for my low test. I thought adding some Tongkat to the mix would only improve my hormone levels, especially free testosterone. During the short time I've been using it I have actually noticed the size of my testicles decreasing. That's right, they are smaller now than before I started the long jack. Because I messed with steroids many years ago they were already smaller than normal. This is why I am on clomid. But they feel even smaller when on long jack. Longjack may not be an issue if you're not on other meds, but use caution if you're taking clomid. I cannot understand the phenomenon behind shrinking of the testicles when this herb should be increasing their size and efficiency. Something about the clomid tongkat combo is not good. If anyone has any insights into this please let me know. It's impossible to research this issue. It simply doesn't come up anywhere that I look. All comments point towards an increase in testicle size/volume. Something is wrong with this picture....

[@adamb6674]

I have a pretty big question. Do you feel like if you were to suddenly stop taking all the supplements you were taking for T boost would the body keep the same levels or drop slightly or will it be a massive decrease.

[@FutureLaugh]

I can take melatonin and it will make me sleep, but you grow dependency and if you ever stop taking it- you have a real hard time. I dont know the mechanism behind this supplement but i want to know what happens if you stop, i want to see the blood levels if they become worse

[@srm6366]

Hairloss happened to me :(

[@felixgonzalez6466]

It works but it disrupts my rem sleep which then becomes counter productive

[@bobmac9070]

Actually the recommendation is to take Tongkat Ali about 600mg and Fedogia Argrestis about the same 400-500 mg as well. It’s the combination of both that works the best. Research and tests have proven this. It’s seems taking this supplement is no different than taking Creatine 5mg daily There was no difference either doing a loading phase or not. And taking it long term did not affect anything. On a personal note I’ve been taking it for years with no side effects of anything! It has put on around 15 lbs in about 2 years. That’s my suggestion and success.

[@chefsorrell9326]

Remember if any supplement actually rise your t much higher then it should be then your body will just down regulate its own

[@dandocmando]

Retest them again in 3 months with no supplements.

[@ryansanchez5673]

Very good idea. Because I want to know if these supplements will stop natural testosterone production

[@dandocmando]

@@ryansanchez5673 they won't, they aren't like steroids. The way they are increasing it is natural, my question is more to see if they have been elevated permanently or if they'll drop back to his original baseline without them

[@worldzeroshowcase6550]

@@dandocmando Is there a study that proves this? I got side effects that I do not like so I stopped taking tongkat ali, so I just wanna be sure that my shit didn't get fucked up.

[@dandocmando]

@@worldzeroshowcase6550 probably yeah, I haven't got one on hand though. Its just a herb, so its effects should wear off once you stop taking it.

[@johnathanta]

Hey Connor, gentle warning - you're showing the early signs of male pattern baldness, your one temple higher than the other (DHT miniaturisation on normally on the dominant hand side, so your left?) -- you're smart, go the natural route with Laser Therapy, Saw Palmetto and Dermarolling to start - keep your hair and your good looks.cheers brother appreciate the video work

[@vishnuprasad2312]

dude please do a video with saw palmetto for 30-90 days. it apparently boosts test but not by conventional means, it does so by preventing its conversion to dht.

[@blblawhoo4338]

it says it does from what ive seen also, its good for prostate cancer and seems to reduce PSA levels which ever guys should want

[@BuJammy]

That increase will have no effect on your muscle mass.

[@NiciO.G]

Not true someone with 800 Vs 300 is like. 20% difference in muscle gain over a lifetime.

[@PedroAznarez99]

Hi @ConnorCurtis, what protocol are you following now?

[@freddiefredrickson]

loving these videos bro! the quick study rundowns and dosing schedules are really helpful

[@ConnorCurtis]

Thanks bro, glad you enjoyed it. Means a lot!

[@angelolivares8754]

I have been using tongkat ali for almost three months and I definitively felt more power when working out, recovery and libido. I also developed more body hair specially in the chest, arms and more beard. However I also started to observe a lot of hair loss in the shower and when combing my hair. I'm thinking using topical finasteride + topical minoxidil because I don't want to fully stop using this herb just cycle it for 1 or 2 weeks when necessary but not fully stop using it. Does anyone has some similar experience? Any advice?

[@williammolina9792]

Can Tongkat ali cause hair lost. ??

[@Jona]

Hairless is definitely coming from higher DHT, it‘s so influential on hairless you have to watch the hairless episodes from huberman + I had very low low t levels once bc ofsometing and some of my hair grew back 😅 So I‘d guess it has an influence

[@JohnSmith-op7ls]

Hair means nothing if you look like a soy boy, have no libido, and have low energy, no focus, poor memory, and all the other issues that come with from low T

[@BrookeandShane]

Definitely hair loss. Shit was falling out in chunks

[@drezzy5]

I just came off it in the last month and a half, after having taken it for over a year. Tapered down at first and now nothing. After taking it for so long its only now that I notice what an effect it was having. The big thing is I've been looking in the mirror and thinking wow I look thin (and not in a good way) muscles arent popping - kind of look a little deflated. Weight dropped a few pounds too with nothing changing in my diet or activity level. I stopped taking it because of the hair loss issue which got progressively worse over time. It now seems to have slowed although there really has not been enough time to say for sure. Has anyone else dropped it --- whats your experience?

[@theprogrammerrolandmc3039]

Advertises lots of channels and claims he got jacked with normal body composition 🤣🤣

[@conchadeconchos]

Thank you for recording your journey man. This is what we need more of transparent data for one to make a decision for themselves

[@brettsmit9225]

Thank you for the informative content. It was a worthwhile watch!

[@ΘοδωρηςΠολυχρονίδης-σ6φ]

What happened with your E2 brother??? Still libido down

[@mitchellpaterson7062]

How are you getting your blood works done? I’m keen to optimise my levels. I’m in Brisbane Australia thanks love in the channel just discovered it yesterday

[@ConnorCurtis]

Either through my gp for free or pay through imedical

[@mitchellpaterson7062]

@@ConnorCurtis thanks didn’t have time to go to the GP and argue, so I got mine through i-screen they were fast implying replied to my email in five minutes on a Sunday just waiting for qml to open at 6 am i’m getting Well Man Check + zinc

[@dixbaa7612]

I'm 39 years old and I do Crossfit. To put in perspective my Fran time when from 5:40 (2019) to 3:32 (2024) RX and I take 1/16 powder 4:1 a day everyday on Tongak Ali. I do train really hard and consistently. I started taking from October onwards.

[@Eringobragh2024]

Nobody asked

[@timjeffries1555]

Hair loss: DIM & Fenugreek.

[@paulasusan63]

Prevents hair loss?

[@wildbrigante9596]

Could it be the increased oestrogens to cause hair loss in your case??

[@bered4894]

can you try shilajit next

[@Danielschmidt11]

Tongkat giving the DHT reaper a call and giving me crazy hair fall

[@Thleta]

damn lol i already have agressive dht response so i wonder about these compounds

[@ricktomlinson5481]

Guys please be careful increasing testosterone as it does drive prostate cancer ! If you are over 30 have a yearly PSA blood test yearly.

[@LucasJackson]

Use a prostate massager..... seriously. Very important

[@AlexanderCrump]

As a corollary to the head hair loss, did the hair on your arms and hands get heavier? This would indicate higher testosterone and especially DHT.

[@ambrose_8]

it causes hair loss for me, definitely noticed.

[@JackOLanternBob]

How much are you paying for blood tests? Have you been able to get insurance to pay for any?

[@ConnorCurtis]

I’m in Australia and I can ask my gp to get them done and they are free but only a few times per year. The extra tests I usually pay for through imedical

[@brandonbeckster]

Good stuff, I’m getting back on another cycle, having that extra energy and drive during workouts is something I miss.

[@user-en5vj6vr2u]

The way you say this makes it sound like steroids 😂

[@philipsmith6152]

Great honest review, Q- did the hair grow back after you finished the Tomcat ali ?? Thanks

[@njchannel8013]

may i ask what is your height and weight pls?

[@BrookeandShane]

Definitely hair loss but it definitely works . My incline bench went from 275 for 4 to 315 for 6 … unreal took it for 90 days

[@adz5936]

Ive been taking finasteride cause ive been trying to grow thicker hair for a while which it has. Im hoping the finasteride mitigates the effect of Tongkat.

[@theonlylolking]

Finasteride is a must for all adult men.

[@BrookeandShane]

@@adz5936 lmk im thinking about hopping on it

[@ruaraidh74]

@@adz5936 The hair loss is likely temporary shedding from hormonal shifts, NOT androgenic alopecia. Comment readers need not fear and buy finasteride if they don't have a family history of early balding and haven't noticed any real balding prior to taking Tongkat Ali.

[@JoeyMo973]

​@theonlylolking bro.... for lots of people finesteride suppresses your libido and overall zest for life. Some of these people never seem to regain it even after stopping. I wouldn't touch it with a 10 ft pole

[@BarbaraGarcia-q2j]

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[@jakeschannel1066]

Awesome video!! Very informative. Keep up the great work bro :)

[@ConnorCurtis]

Appreciate it!

[@WillThomas-hs3oj]

My man, i can tell just by looking at you, that if your wanting to gain muscle and get bigger/stronger, you gotta eat more food/ calories, u may already eat alot and have a fast metabolism, but using liquid shakes or cal dense food will help

[@ConnorCurtis]

Yeah bro your not wrong. I put on 8kg last year and bulked up and was strongest I have ever been all cause I just started drinking a 2L of milk a day

[@FormlessJKD17]

I just eat eggs, meat, raw garlic and onion, beets, dark chocolate and kimchi, raw honey with royal jelly. On occasion buffalo milk.

[@FactChecker1378]

Do you have bloodwork of before and after?

[@FormlessJKD17]

@@FactChecker1378 Nope. No need.

[@Thleta]

Pretty solid diet. Ive seen skyrocketed capability on a carnivorous diet and im curious what would happen if i stacked it with extra zinc, vitd, boron, mag, potass, tongkat, and fadogia.

[@Senick]

+1 for the bloodwork

[@davidc3375]

Tongkat Ali tanked my E2 achy joints and disconnected thoughts, felt emotionally numb with no sex drive. I was using the 10 percent one I may have to give the 2 percent version ago to see if that works better for me

[@LukeSly91]

Almost sounds like gear lol

[@marcusbarnes5929]

Elevated Estrogen.. get it back down into range .

[@MILKYWAYLIVESMATTERTOO]

Thank so much for providing such a detailed analysis and how about concider pairing analysis too harataki .?

[@eswag153]

That’s insane

[@FoodNurish]

Great video - probably the most honest and down to earth we've read. We might embed it to one of our articles as well (citing you of course).

[@Vacil3Nuput]

American using kilograms. SUBSCRIBED

[@ArthursAtman]

Thanks for the sincere, honest appraisal. Helpful

[@heroinpapi1845]

Ive been bricked up every morning ngl I think its working

[@blblawhoo4338]

you mean HARD ON LOL

[@heroinpapi1845]

@@blblawhoo4338precisely 😂

[@DOOG.mp3]

The picture on the wall isnt straight which bothers me.....

[@MrElvin101101]

It had absolutely fantastic impact (stamina,mood,libido) on me. But as its said in the video by the time passes some effects have gone. I have been using 5+2 method. At the end of using it 2 months there is almost no effect whether i am taking 200 mg or 400 mg. No effect. I am not taking it already more than 3 months.Decided to take a couple of times. No effect. I have done blood work before and after. Free testo dropped a little bit from 19 to 16. Estradiol spiked from 36 to 120. Probably there was some aromatization. But I don't sure about it.

[@tonyd5057]

I noticed the nootropics 10% version is 100mg and not 200mg. Did you take two capsules of the 10% 100mg capsules or just one?

[@mrbabyhugh]

12:20 maybe your estrogen was up because your body was stressed (cortisol) more due to the added "motivation" to go more in the gym. Should have checked it again a month after, maybe when your body gets more used to the added push you said you felt since taking Tongkat.

[@frigo975]

I personally think i have low testosterone, and i am still bigger than people who have lots of it. So i personally think that training style and nutrition is the main thing to create a body. So you should not focus on increasing hormones, because if you dont have a lot of androgen receptors, you will NOT get bigger from it, period. So dont worry about hormones unless you have lots of receptors

[@ConnorCurtis]

Very true

[@frigo975]

@@user-zx5gg8od6l nothing Much to do but you can try to lift heavier