I have found some Tongkat Ali much cheaper – what is the difference?
For the production of our Tongkat Ali extract, only roots are used. While the same glyco-proteins that form the active ingredients of Tongkat Ali roots are also found in the stem, branches, and even the leaves of the shrub, the concentration of active ingredients is by far the highest in the root, especially in roots of shrubs older than 5 years, a single dose needs about 50 gram of root. Some companies use the bark, stems or branches, fillers, or cellulose. Pure Tongkat Ali is identified by its very dark brown color, bitter taste, and water solubility. Root powder in capsules, as it is offered by some companies in the US, is a gimmick. The root powder is very light, so what would fit into a typical supplement capsule is just about 100 milligram. One would have to swallow 200 capsules to have the effect of one capsule filled with 400 milligram of our 1:50 extract. And, what’s worse, a common brand of Tongkat Ali in the US that claims to be 1:100 extract possibly is just root powder, no
