Debunking the Hype of 200:1, 500:1 Tongkat Ali Extraction Ratio

There are many things to look out for when buying Tongkat Ali to ensure it is legitimate and authentic. There are many Tongkat Ali brands that are short-changing consumers with low-quality 200:1 or 500:1 Tongkat Ali extract, non-standardized extracts and non-clinically tested products.

Please take note that the extraction ratio hype around Tongkat Ali can be misleading and is not the main determinant for its premium quality. To understand the terminology, extraction ratio refers to the number of active compounds extracted from the raw material. However, a higher extraction ratio doesn't necessarily mean a more potent or effective product. Instead, emphasize the importance of the specific active compounds that contribute to Tongkat Ali's benefits, such as eurycomanone, eurypeptides, glycosaponin and polysaccharides. Also, a lower extraction ratio from high-quality raw material might be more effective than a higher ratio from poor-quality material.

So, what to look out for when choosing the right Tongkat Ali supplement?

1. Look for standardized extracts
According to health and herbal experts, standardized extract is often more potent and safer compared to a non-standardized extract as it delivers a consistent level of bioavailability from Tongkat Ali compounds.


2. Choose hot water extract
Hot-water extract method is considered to be more effective at preserving the active compounds in the root, as it uses heat and pressure to extract the compounds, rather than solvents or chemicals.


3. Check the Tongkat Ali source
Tongkat Ali is a plant that is native to Southeast Asia, so it is recommended to look for products that are sourced from countries within that region – namely Malaysia or Indonesia. Overall, Malaysian Tongkat Ali has higher quality and safety standards due to MS2409 Tongkat Ali standards compliance compared to Indonesian Tongkat Ali.


4. Check for certifications
Look for products that have been certified by GMP, FDA, Halal certification, MAL, to name a few.

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Source(s): akarali/ncbi.nlm