Enclomiphene vs Tongkat Ali for hormones
Short answer: For hormones, more users report improvement with Enclomiphene — 88% of 96 reports, versus 66% of 127 for Tongkat Ali.
Enclomiphene has 2 meta-analyses and 3 randomized trials on PubMed; Tongkat Ali has 7 and 6.
Based on 373 reports about Enclomiphene and 704 about Tongkat Ali. Not medical advice.
| Enclomiphene Medication | Tongkat Ali Supplement | |
|---|---|---|
| User score | 45 | 40 |
| Verdict | Mostly positive | Mixed |
| Positive of reports that state an outcome | 61% | 44% |
| Reports | 373 | 704 |
| Research | BResearch: Moderate | BResearch: Moderate |
| Meta-analyses / RCTs | 2 / 3 | 7 / 6 |
| Mainly used for | ||
| Weight loss % reporting improvement | — | 78% (9) |
| Appetite % reporting improvement | — | 60% (5) |
| Focus % reporting improvement | 50% (2) | 77% (22) |
| Energy % reporting improvement | 70% (10) | 68% (98) |
| Sleep % reporting improvement | 75% (4) | 31% (32) |
| Anxiety % reporting improvement | 0% (2) | 69% (32) |
| Mood % reporting improvement | 65% (17) | 68% (93) |
| Performance % reporting improvement | 33% (3) | 92% (50) |
| Recovery % reporting improvement | 100% (2) | 100% (12) |
| Pain & inflammation % reporting improvement | — | 0% (16) |
| Digestion % reporting improvement | — | 0% (3) |
| Libido % reporting improvement | 71% (24) | 77% (199) |
| Hormones % reporting improvement | 88% (96) | 66% (127) |
| Heart & lipids % reporting improvement | — | 33% (3) |
| Skin & hair % reporting improvement | — | 33% (6) |
| Common side effects | eye floaters, blurry vision, mood swings, fatigue | fatigue, joint pain, insomnia, nausea |
| Typical dose reported | 12.5 g daily (comment; likely mg) / daily for 2 months (comment) | 300 mg / daily |
SERM therapy is associated with significantly improved levels of TT, LH, and FSH in hypogonadal men compared to placebo, and significantly enhanced levels of LH and FSH compared to T gel. The findings suggest that SERM therapy effectively increases TT levels in men with functional hypogonadism and should be considered as an alternative to T gel therapy.
Arch Endocrinol Metab, 2025 ↗“I second Enclomiphene citrate. Been on 12.5mg per day sublingual pill and my test went from 430 to 950. No side effects other than being more horny.”
longifolia supplementation for enhancing testosterone production. Although more research is required before its use in clinical practice, this may represent a safe and promising therapeutic option, particularly in hypogonadal men.
Medicina (Kaunas), 2022 ↗“I decided to go cold turkey and quit (although I did take a natural supplement, Tongkat Ali, to boost). I am absolutely shocked by my results.”
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