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Hormonal Effects of Tongkat Ali

Tongkat ali has been shown to increase free testosterone and slightly boost DHEA levels. While it does not directly impact thyroid or growth hormones, any changes in androgen or estrogen levels can influence thyroid hormone binding proteins. This can lead to fluctuations in thyroid hormone activity, which may result in symptoms like tachycardia.
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