Effect of Tongkat Ali on stress hormones and psychological mood state in moderately stressed subjects
Talbott SM, Talbott JA, George A, Pugh M
Published in Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition
Methodology
Randomized placebo-controlled trial of 200 mg/day Eurycoma longifolia root extract for 4 weeks in moderately stressed adults
Key Findings
Supplementation reduced salivary cortisol, increased testosterone and improved tension, anger and confusion scores
Conclusions
Tongkat Ali improved stress hormone profile and mood in moderately stressed adults
Limitations
Small sample, short duration, industry-supported
Supplements Studied
Supplementation reduced salivary cortisol and improved tension, anger and confusion in moderately stressed adults
Outcomes Measured
Tongkat Ali supplementation reduced salivary cortisol in moderately stressed adults
Tension, anger and confusion scores improved versus placebo
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