I promised to Write about LJ100 and here is some information that is useful to know.
For those who dont know what LJ100 is, it is actually patent pended Tongkat Ali extract standardized to 40% Glyco Saponins, 28% Eurypeptides, 30% Polysacharides, and 0.8% Eurycomanone.
So, What makes LJ100 so special? It is Eurypeptides (a 30-39 long amino acid chain, 4300 dalton molecular weight).
According to HP Ingredients (Pantet /LJ100 owner), Eurypeptides is responsible for almost all positive benefits TA is providing.
This is very interesting because some of scientists who have studied Tongkat Ali say Eurypeptides is all smoke and Mirrors and it is just overhyped stuff.
Some of the TA scientists said this:
" Eurycomanone is the only scientifically recognised compound in TA and is one the supplement industry is attempting to evaluate to a point where it will used as a more accurate strength measure of TA rather than the current ratio system."
Those who dont know what Eurycomanone is, it is actually the main Quassinoid (a main active compound found in TA).
I have been talking to Dr.Ismail Tambi, the one who has been involved in several studies done on TA and one who really know much about TA and its function.
He confirmed the importance of Eurycomanone and he could not prove that Eurypeptides exist but in all his studies, they used patent pended TA extract (LJ100).
Since he used LJ100 , I wanted to know the doses, duration, sides and the possibly effect of TA LJ100.
Question:
It is some questions I really would like to ask you because there are some false claiming/rumors.
Is it really nessesary to cycle the Tongkat ali? Many People are saying it Works best if taking 5 days on and 2 days off. It not, then the effect will "decrease". Did patients in Your study cycle Tongkat ali?
Answer:
In all my studies and others as well, the supplements were given continuously.What you hear about cycling tongkat ali is just 'hearsay'.
Question:
How long do you think I can run Tongkat before taking a break?
Answer:
No need for break at all. We have data supporting it.
Question:
Which dose do you recommend?(Lets say I have hypogonadism, or just want to boost my T Levels.)
Answer:
I would recommend 3-8 capsules of 100mg daily but if you do sports, over 40 or want to maximize Your T Levels,, You will enhance your testosterone if you take 2 capsules of 200mg TA twice a day. (800mg).
You need to increase the dose gradually.Start with one capsule twice daily, then increase it to 2 in the morning and one after dinner and later at 3-4 days interval, take two morning and two after dinner and then add two more after lunch and so on..
Question:
Should I take it on empty stomach or with food?
Answer:
You can take along with food or after food.
Question:
Are there any sides I should be concerned of?
Answer:
You might feel heaty, dry mouth,and rarely mild rash(maybe cause by feeling heaty)
Question:
Any other positive effects I should know about?
Answer:
Tongkat ali aslo has been found to engahnce IGF-1 from the liver.This has been confirmed by an older study
Question:
Did some of the patients had increase in SHBG while running TA concinuously ?
Answer:
Not at all. They decreased SHBG
As many People know, Olympus labs is selling the patent pended TA extract (LJ100) and alvin1 mentioned Universal N-1T which also contain LJ100.
The first thing I noticed on N-1T label is :
"LJ-100™ Is A Trademark Of Herbal Powers And Is Protected Under Its Patents".
I contacted contacted HP ingredients and asked them about Herbal Powers/HP lifescience since I know LJ100 is owned by HP ingredients.
The answer from HP ingredients:
"HP Lifescience is not the same company as HP Ingredients, but they do purchase the LJ100 Extract from us and yes, it is the same extract."
We dont know for sure how much LJ100 is in each N-1T pill but we know for sure there is 100mg of LJ100 in each Olympus Labs LJ100 pill.
My recommendation is to stay away from TA Products which are not standarized to any actives.
Since I am huge fan of Eurycomanone , I do recommend Lj100 because it does contain 0,8 % of it. I know a Product containing 1,6-2.2% Eurycomanone but the price is high.
I do recommend Olympus Labs LJ100.
LJ100 IS working and there are studies proving it.
Some of the human studies done on water soluble TA extract (LJ100):
Andrologia. 2012 May;44 Suppl 1:226-30. doi: 10.1111/j.1439-0272.2011.01168.x. Epub 2011 Jun 15.
Standardised water-soluble extract of Eurycoma longifolia, Tongkat ali, as testosterone booster for managing men with late-onset hypogonadism?
Tambi MI1, Imran MK, Henkel RR.
Author information
Abstract
In most countries, millions of people are relying on herbal medicines as remedy for numerous ailments. In South-East Asia, Eurycoma longifolia Jack, also known as 'Malaysian ginseng' or Tongkat ali, is used to combat stress and disease and to improve physical strength. Moreover, the compounds of the roots of this plant are reported to have aphrodisiac and testosterone enhancing effects in the rat. Considering that human studies are not available, 76 of 320 patients suffering from late-onset hypogonadism (LOH) were given 200 mg of a standardised water-soluble extract of Tongkat ali for 1 month. The Ageing Males' Symptoms (AMS) according to the standardised rating scale and the serum testosterone concentration were taken. Results show that treatment of LOH patients with this Tongkat ali extract significantly (P < 0.0001) improved the AMS score as well as the serum testosterone concentration. While before treatment only 10.5% of the patients did not show any complaint according to the AMS scale and 35.5% had normal testosterone levels, after the completed treatment 71.7% and 90.8% of the patients showed normal values, respectively. Thus, Tongkat ali extract appears to be useful as a supplement in overcoming the symptoms of LOH and for the management of hypogonadism.
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Asian J Androl. 2010 May;12(3):376-80. doi: 10.1038/aja.2010.7. Epub 2010 Mar 29.
Eurycoma longifolia Jack in managing idiopathic male infertility.
Tambi MI1, Imran MK.
Author information
Abstract
This study investigated the effect of treatment with the proprietary standardized, water-soluble extract of the root of the Malaysian plant, Eurycoma longifolia Jack, which is thought to enhance male fertility with regard to higher semen volumes, sperm concentrations, the percentage of normal sperm morphology and sperm motility in male partners of sub-fertile couples with idiopathic infertility. A total of 350 patients were given 200 mg of the extract daily and follow-up semen analyses were performed every 3 months for 9 months. Of these 350 patients, 75 patients completed one full cycle of 3 months. Follow-up semen analyses in these patients showed significant improvement in all semen parameters. The proprietary extract of Eurycoma longifolia Jack significantly improved the sperm quality in these patients, allowing for 11 (14.7%) spontaneous pregnancies
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S. Hamzah, A. Yusof.
Department of Exercise Physiology, Sports Centre, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Eurycoma longifolia Jack (ELJ), which contains quassinoids such as eurycomalacton, eurycomanon, and eurycomanol, has been reported to have aphrodisiac properties and to increase testosterone levels in men.1 Previous studies have established that the testosterone supplementation increases fat free mass, muscle strength, and muscle mass, which are important for physical function and athletic performance.2,3 Thus, the objective of this study was to investigate the effect of the increase in testosterone levels, obtained by administration of ELJ, on body composition and muscle strength and size in man. Fourteen healthy men performed an intense strength training programme with initial load of 60% RM (2 sets of 10 repetitions with 1 minute rest between, for 10 stations) on alternate days for five weeks. Simultaneously, seven men were randomly selected to consume 100 mg/day ELJ water soluble extract, and seven men received placebo. The intensity of the exercise was increased by 10% RM/week. Body composition, arm circumference, one repetition maximum (1 RM), and surface electromyography (sEMG) activity were measured and recorded one day before and after the five weeks of supplementation and intervention. The lean body mass of the treatment group showed a significant increment, from 52.26 (7.18) kg to 54.39 (7.43) kg (p = 0.012), but no significant changes in fat free mass were observed in the placebo group. Percentage body fat was significantly decreased in the treatment and placebo group, from 31.30 (5.48)% to 28.44 (6.43)% (p = 0.01) and from 22.83 (2.43)% to 21.33 (2.35)% (p = 0.001) respectively. The 1RM test showed a significant increase from 73.71 (16.63) to 78.71 (17.0) kg (p = 0.006) in the treatment group and from 77.29 (8.9) to 79.43 (8.8) kg (p = 0.011) in the placebo group. The increase in strength in the treatment group was larger than in the placebo group (6.78% and 2.77% respectively). The mean frequency of sEMG on the biceps in the treatment and placebo groups decreased significantly, from 121.77 (40.0) to 90.47 (64.6) μV (p = 0.012) and from 127.95 (30.9) to 98.8 (50.1) μV (p = 0.036) respectively. The treatment produced 2.92% greater reduction in electrical activity of the muscle measured at the end of the experiment compared with placebo. The mean arm circumference of the treatment group increased significantly by 1.8 cm after the supplementation, from 30.87 (1.88) to 32.67 (1.96) cm (p = 0.011), but there was no significant increase in the placebo group. The results suggest that water soluble extract ofEurycoma longifolia Jack increased fat free mass, reduced body fat, and increased muscle strength and size, and thus may have an ergogenic effect. Further investigations are warranted.
For those who dont know what LJ100 is, it is actually patent pended Tongkat Ali extract standardized to 40% Glyco Saponins, 28% Eurypeptides, 30% Polysacharides, and 0.8% Eurycomanone.
So, What makes LJ100 so special? It is Eurypeptides (a 30-39 long amino acid chain, 4300 dalton molecular weight).
According to HP Ingredients (Pantet /LJ100 owner), Eurypeptides is responsible for almost all positive benefits TA is providing.
This is very interesting because some of scientists who have studied Tongkat Ali say Eurypeptides is all smoke and Mirrors and it is just overhyped stuff.
Some of the TA scientists said this:
" Eurycomanone is the only scientifically recognised compound in TA and is one the supplement industry is attempting to evaluate to a point where it will used as a more accurate strength measure of TA rather than the current ratio system."
Those who dont know what Eurycomanone is, it is actually the main Quassinoid (a main active compound found in TA).
I have been talking to Dr.Ismail Tambi, the one who has been involved in several studies done on TA and one who really know much about TA and its function.
He confirmed the importance of Eurycomanone and he could not prove that Eurypeptides exist but in all his studies, they used patent pended TA extract (LJ100).
Since he used LJ100 , I wanted to know the doses, duration, sides and the possibly effect of TA LJ100.
Question:
It is some questions I really would like to ask you because there are some false claiming/rumors.
Is it really nessesary to cycle the Tongkat ali? Many People are saying it Works best if taking 5 days on and 2 days off. It not, then the effect will "decrease". Did patients in Your study cycle Tongkat ali?
Answer:
In all my studies and others as well, the supplements were given continuously.What you hear about cycling tongkat ali is just 'hearsay'.
Question:
How long do you think I can run Tongkat before taking a break?
Answer:
No need for break at all. We have data supporting it.
Question:
Which dose do you recommend?(Lets say I have hypogonadism, or just want to boost my T Levels.)
Answer:
I would recommend 3-8 capsules of 100mg daily but if you do sports, over 40 or want to maximize Your T Levels,, You will enhance your testosterone if you take 2 capsules of 200mg TA twice a day. (800mg).
You need to increase the dose gradually.Start with one capsule twice daily, then increase it to 2 in the morning and one after dinner and later at 3-4 days interval, take two morning and two after dinner and then add two more after lunch and so on..
Question:
Should I take it on empty stomach or with food?
Answer:
You can take along with food or after food.
Question:
Are there any sides I should be concerned of?
Answer:
You might feel heaty, dry mouth,and rarely mild rash(maybe cause by feeling heaty)
Question:
Any other positive effects I should know about?
Answer:
Tongkat ali aslo has been found to engahnce IGF-1 from the liver.This has been confirmed by an older study
Question:
Did some of the patients had increase in SHBG while running TA concinuously ?
Answer:
Not at all. They decreased SHBG
As many People know, Olympus labs is selling the patent pended TA extract (LJ100) and alvin1 mentioned Universal N-1T which also contain LJ100.
The first thing I noticed on N-1T label is :
"LJ-100™ Is A Trademark Of Herbal Powers And Is Protected Under Its Patents".
I contacted contacted HP ingredients and asked them about Herbal Powers/HP lifescience since I know LJ100 is owned by HP ingredients.
The answer from HP ingredients:
"HP Lifescience is not the same company as HP Ingredients, but they do purchase the LJ100 Extract from us and yes, it is the same extract."
We dont know for sure how much LJ100 is in each N-1T pill but we know for sure there is 100mg of LJ100 in each Olympus Labs LJ100 pill.
My recommendation is to stay away from TA Products which are not standarized to any actives.
Since I am huge fan of Eurycomanone , I do recommend Lj100 because it does contain 0,8 % of it. I know a Product containing 1,6-2.2% Eurycomanone but the price is high.
I do recommend Olympus Labs LJ100.
LJ100 IS working and there are studies proving it.
Some of the human studies done on water soluble TA extract (LJ100):
Andrologia. 2012 May;44 Suppl 1:226-30. doi: 10.1111/j.1439-0272.2011.01168.x. Epub 2011 Jun 15.
Standardised water-soluble extract of Eurycoma longifolia, Tongkat ali, as testosterone booster for managing men with late-onset hypogonadism?
Tambi MI1, Imran MK, Henkel RR.
Author information
Abstract
In most countries, millions of people are relying on herbal medicines as remedy for numerous ailments. In South-East Asia, Eurycoma longifolia Jack, also known as 'Malaysian ginseng' or Tongkat ali, is used to combat stress and disease and to improve physical strength. Moreover, the compounds of the roots of this plant are reported to have aphrodisiac and testosterone enhancing effects in the rat. Considering that human studies are not available, 76 of 320 patients suffering from late-onset hypogonadism (LOH) were given 200 mg of a standardised water-soluble extract of Tongkat ali for 1 month. The Ageing Males' Symptoms (AMS) according to the standardised rating scale and the serum testosterone concentration were taken. Results show that treatment of LOH patients with this Tongkat ali extract significantly (P < 0.0001) improved the AMS score as well as the serum testosterone concentration. While before treatment only 10.5% of the patients did not show any complaint according to the AMS scale and 35.5% had normal testosterone levels, after the completed treatment 71.7% and 90.8% of the patients showed normal values, respectively. Thus, Tongkat ali extract appears to be useful as a supplement in overcoming the symptoms of LOH and for the management of hypogonadism.
--------
Asian J Androl. 2010 May;12(3):376-80. doi: 10.1038/aja.2010.7. Epub 2010 Mar 29.
Eurycoma longifolia Jack in managing idiopathic male infertility.
Tambi MI1, Imran MK.
Author information
Abstract
This study investigated the effect of treatment with the proprietary standardized, water-soluble extract of the root of the Malaysian plant, Eurycoma longifolia Jack, which is thought to enhance male fertility with regard to higher semen volumes, sperm concentrations, the percentage of normal sperm morphology and sperm motility in male partners of sub-fertile couples with idiopathic infertility. A total of 350 patients were given 200 mg of the extract daily and follow-up semen analyses were performed every 3 months for 9 months. Of these 350 patients, 75 patients completed one full cycle of 3 months. Follow-up semen analyses in these patients showed significant improvement in all semen parameters. The proprietary extract of Eurycoma longifolia Jack significantly improved the sperm quality in these patients, allowing for 11 (14.7%) spontaneous pregnancies
-----------
S. Hamzah, A. Yusof.
Department of Exercise Physiology, Sports Centre, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Eurycoma longifolia Jack (ELJ), which contains quassinoids such as eurycomalacton, eurycomanon, and eurycomanol, has been reported to have aphrodisiac properties and to increase testosterone levels in men.1 Previous studies have established that the testosterone supplementation increases fat free mass, muscle strength, and muscle mass, which are important for physical function and athletic performance.2,3 Thus, the objective of this study was to investigate the effect of the increase in testosterone levels, obtained by administration of ELJ, on body composition and muscle strength and size in man. Fourteen healthy men performed an intense strength training programme with initial load of 60% RM (2 sets of 10 repetitions with 1 minute rest between, for 10 stations) on alternate days for five weeks. Simultaneously, seven men were randomly selected to consume 100 mg/day ELJ water soluble extract, and seven men received placebo. The intensity of the exercise was increased by 10% RM/week. Body composition, arm circumference, one repetition maximum (1 RM), and surface electromyography (sEMG) activity were measured and recorded one day before and after the five weeks of supplementation and intervention. The lean body mass of the treatment group showed a significant increment, from 52.26 (7.18) kg to 54.39 (7.43) kg (p = 0.012), but no significant changes in fat free mass were observed in the placebo group. Percentage body fat was significantly decreased in the treatment and placebo group, from 31.30 (5.48)% to 28.44 (6.43)% (p = 0.01) and from 22.83 (2.43)% to 21.33 (2.35)% (p = 0.001) respectively. The 1RM test showed a significant increase from 73.71 (16.63) to 78.71 (17.0) kg (p = 0.006) in the treatment group and from 77.29 (8.9) to 79.43 (8.8) kg (p = 0.011) in the placebo group. The increase in strength in the treatment group was larger than in the placebo group (6.78% and 2.77% respectively). The mean frequency of sEMG on the biceps in the treatment and placebo groups decreased significantly, from 121.77 (40.0) to 90.47 (64.6) μV (p = 0.012) and from 127.95 (30.9) to 98.8 (50.1) μV (p = 0.036) respectively. The treatment produced 2.92% greater reduction in electrical activity of the muscle measured at the end of the experiment compared with placebo. The mean arm circumference of the treatment group increased significantly by 1.8 cm after the supplementation, from 30.87 (1.88) to 32.67 (1.96) cm (p = 0.011), but there was no significant increase in the placebo group. The results suggest that water soluble extract ofEurycoma longifolia Jack increased fat free mass, reduced body fat, and increased muscle strength and size, and thus may have an ergogenic effect. Further investigations are warranted.