Andrew Huberman

Andrew Huberman on Tongkat Ali

Reported use

12 episodes · 17 references · 2021–2025

Based on dated public statements, not confirmation of use today.

Andrew Huberman has reported taking Tongkat Ali. Referenced across 12 episodes with 17 total references.

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Consumption Evidence (3)
Reported useTongkat Ali1:18:50

“I take 400 milligrams of tongkat ali per day. I take it early in the day because it has a bit of a stimulant effect.”

Tools for Hormone Optimization in Males | Dr. Kyle Gillett

Reported useTongkat Ali1:27:26

“The two things that were effective for me were 400 milligrams of Tongkat Ali... it's supposed to lower sex hormone binding globulin.”

Andrew Huberman - TRT, PEDs, Maxing Out Natural T, Supplements, Diet, Sleep & Hormones Deep Dive

Reported useTongkat Ali59:12

“I've used Tongkat Ali for vitality for a long time. I continue to use these and my bloodwork says it's fine and I enjoy them.”

Health Effects & Risks of Kratom, Opioids & Other Natural Occurring Medicines | Dr. Chris McCurdy

Benefits (8)

“It turns out that 400 milligrams per day of something called Tongkat Ali, which is a form of ginseng, can actually help increase levels of free testosterone.”

Maximizing Productivity, Physical & Mental Health with Daily Tools

“I also take Tongkat Ali. That has lowered my sex hormone binding globulin, freeing up a bit more testosterone.”

Supplements for Longevity & Their Efficacy | Dr. Peter Attia

“Tongkat ali has been shown in several studies to have some pro-fertility, pro-free testosterone, and subtle aphrodisiac effects.”

The Science of How to Optimize Testosterone & Estrogen

“There are a lot of men and women taking Tongkat Ali to reduce sex hormone binding globulin levels to increase testosterone and estrogen in some cases libido and so forth.”

How to Optimize Fertility in Males & Females

“There are some reports of Tongkat Ali increasing libido and sexual function.”

The Science of Love, Desire and Attachment

Best practices (5)
Best practiceTongkat Ali3:54:57

“...400 milligrams per day... taken as once a day early in the day... has been shown to increase free testosterone by way of reducing something called sex hormone binding globulin.”

How to Optimize Fertility in Males & Females

Best practiceTongkat Ali1:42:55

“People take this anywhere from 400 to 800 milligrams a day. It liberates some of the bound testosterone and allows more free testosterone to be available.”

The Science of How to Optimize Testosterone & Estrogen

Best practiceTongkat Ali2:26:43

“Tongkat Ali taken in 400 milligram per day capsules can increase the amount of free, meaning unbound testosterone by lowering sex hormone binding globulin.”

The Science of Love, Desire and Attachment

Best practiceTongkat Ali24:45

“People take this anywhere from 400 to 800 milligrams a day. It liberates some of the bound testosterone and allows more free testosterone to be available.”

How to Optimize Testosterone & Estrogen | Huberman Lab Essentials

Best practiceTongkat Ali30:50

“I've previously talked about Tongkat Ali taken in 400 milligram per day capsules as a means to increase the amount of free, meaning unbound, testosterone.”

The Science of Love, Desire & Attachment | Huberman Lab Essentials

Cautions (1)

“Some of the reported side effects are things like excessive alertness and insomnia if it's taken too late in the day.”

How to Optimize Testosterone & Estrogen | Huberman Lab Essentials

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