Research has shown that Eurycoma Longifolia Jack contains several phytochemicals (plant chemicals) that increase the level of testosterone the sex hormone required for male sexual functions, It is also required in the development of the sexual organ and the brain.As reported in the New Sunday Times on 30.5.99, according to Dr. Johari Mohd Saad of University Malaya, male mice dosed with Eurycoma Longifolia extract became sexually hyperactive and mounted on female mice more frequently. The sperm count and vigour of the sperms both increased compared to mice not given the dose.
Testosterone level decreases steadily with age. The level of testosterone is at its peak at 100% around age 20, and ends at only 20%-50% at age 80. According to recent studies, on the average, testosterone levels drop 2% yearly. In fact many men's testosterone levels languish to below the deficient threshold of 350 ng/ml at age 50 to 60. Normally, 500-1,100 ng/ml of testosterone should be in the blood. (Dr. Suhaimi Muhammad, Institut Teknologi MARA, Pahang Branch)