topicTongkat Ali Stress Randomized Trial
claimIn general, risk of bias in selective reporting and incomplete data were low, and bias regarding inclusion of intention-to-treat analysis was low to moderate.
evidence level1
citationHo Chao-Yen (2026)
sourceHerbal dietary supplements for erectile dysfunction: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized-controlled trials
topicTongkat Ali Stress Randomized Trial
claimThe analysis revealed a pooled SMD (pSMD) = 1.20 (95 % confidence interval [CI]: 0.64 to 1.76), indicating that taking herbal dietary supplements was associated with a greater improvement in erectile function as compared to controls.
evidence level1
citationHo Chao-Yen (2026)
sourceHerbal dietary supplements for erectile dysfunction: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized-controlled trials
topicTongkat Ali Stress Randomized Trial
claimSaffron (pSMD = 2.23, 95 % CI: 1.66 to 2.80) and ginseng (pSMD = 0.41, 95 % CI: 0.20 to 0.62) were each significantly associated with greater improvement in ED compared to that of controls, whereaswas shown to have positive effects on ED compared to controls, but the difference was not statistically significant (pSMD = 0.74, 95 % CI: −0.24 to 1.72).
evidence level1
citationHo Chao-Yen (2026)
sourceHerbal dietary supplements for erectile dysfunction: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized-controlled trials
topicTongkat Ali Stress Randomized Trial
claimIncidence of ED is reported to increase with increasing age.An estimated 8.3 % of insured men in the United States have been diagnosed with ED, translating to approximately 10.3 million men seeking care for this condition as of 2022.
evidence level1
citationHo Chao-Yen (2026)
sourceHerbal dietary supplements for erectile dysfunction: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized-controlled trials
topicTongkat Ali Stress Randomized Trial
claimAs a result, research on using herbal food supplements as phytochemicals to reduce menopausal symptoms is ongoing all over the world.
evidence level4
citationMuniandy Subashini (2025)
sourceEffect of Eurycoma longifolia water extract (Physta ® ) on menopausal quality of life and mood states
topicTongkat Ali Stress Randomized Trial
claimEL is commonly consumed for energy and strength, improved mood and libido, sports performance, stress management, and hormonal imbalances[-].
evidence level4
citationMuniandy Subashini (2025)
sourceEffect of Eurycoma longifolia water extract (Physta ® ) on menopausal quality of life and mood states
topicTongkat Ali Stress Randomized Trial
claimet al 15 15 20 21 In a study by Talbott[] involving adults with moderate stress, EL supplementation improved the stress hormone profiles and mood aspects[].
evidence level4
citationMuniandy Subashini (2025)
sourceEffect of Eurycoma longifolia water extract (Physta ® ) on menopausal quality of life and mood states
topicTongkat Ali Stress Randomized Trial
claimPhystasupplementation, particularly at the 100 mg dosage, showed potential in improving quality of life, sexual function, and physical function among menopausal females without significantly altering their vital signs, biochemical parameters, and reproductive hormone levels.
evidence level4
citationMuniandy Subashini (2025)
sourceEffect of Eurycoma longifolia water extract (Physta ® ) on menopausal quality of life and mood states