What Are Tongkat Ali Side Effects?

Many people happily believe that Tongkat Ali does not have side effects and it is true up to some extent because the after effects appear only after certain conditions and only after a certain period of time. The most important thing concerning Tongkat Ali is that it does not come packed with harsh and rough side effects as with other herbal supplements. So let’s take a look at these not so harsh and rough Tongkat Ali side effects.

Before educating yourself about Tongkat Ali side effects, you need to be aware about the way in which your body reacts to foreign substances. Individuals tend to react in various ways once they start using herbal supplements and these are most often based on how one’s immunity system works. Therefore, it is fair to assume that Tongkat Ali after effects on individuals vary from person to person. The after effects will also vary on the degree of dosage used and of course on the time period of usage.

The most commonly declared Tongkat Ali after effect is insomnia as it is quite true and obvious of any herbal supplement. Repeated insomnia in return could reduce the sex drive as opposed to the promised results of boosting one’s sex drive through Tongkat Ali. Therefore, if you are new to the supplement, it is wise to settle for smaller doses at first to allow sufficient time for your body to adapt to the changes brought forward by this aphrodisiac herb.

Other common Tongkat Ali side effects following high doses include increased body temperature which can irritate you and distract you from your daily routine, unless otherwise you live in Alaska! The symptoms of high doses also include irritability, restlessness, impatience and the tendency of being easily angered. Some people also report experiencing hot-headiness with facial flushing during the first few weeks of in taking Tongkat Ali while some others report experiencing pressure in testicles that subside within a few days of regular usage of the herb.

It is common to hear users of Tongkat Ali claim that their personalities have changed in some way after using Tongkat Ali for a prolonged period. This ‘change’ mainly owes to the fact of Tongkat Ali increasing the level of testosterone in one’s system. Hence individuals may become a little aggressive in their approach to things than they used to be.

Therefore, if you are planning on starting on a dose of Tongkat Ali, you may want to pay attention to how your personality changes when it comes to rage, anger and aggressiveness and work on how you can handle this situation to eliminate trouble.  If you are behind wheels for example, especially if you are setting out on a long journey, it is advisable to avoid using Tongkat Ali because you may fall asleep at the wheel or feel road rage!

Additionally, using Tongkat Ali could have an adverse effect on pregnant women, children, those suffering from breast cancer or prostrate cancer, heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes mellitus, sleep apnea and liver disease. Some clinical evidences also show that Tongkat Ali could further weaken one’s immune system if the person is already suffering from immune dysfunction. Therefore, Tongkat ali is best avoided under these conditions.

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