Strong evidenceherb
Tongkat Ali for Stress
Reduces cortisol levels and improves DHEA/cortisol ratio, blunting stress response and enhancing resilience.
How strong is the research?
Strong evidence
Based on a randomised controlled trial (RCT) — the gold standard for establishing cause and effect.
Research source
SourceTalbott SM et al. · J Int Soc Sports Nutr 2013How much to take
200–400 mg
Standardized to eurycomanone. Cortisol reduction seen within 4 weeks.