Why do I need to go off Tongkat Ali for a few days?
It is essential that customers observe off-cycles (intermediate times without using Tongkat Ali extract). This will be necessary because of the control function the hypothalamus has over the hormonal system. If the hypothalamus senses increased levels of any hormone, it will start to down-regulate this hormone through a variety of mechanisms. This mechanism is what causes penile and testicular shrinkage in men who use exogenous testosterone, especially those who abuse anabolic steroids. The penile and testicular shrinkage sets in as the body shuts down the testosterone production in its own testicles if it senses increased plasma levels of testosterone or free testosterone. However, Tongkat Ali, if anything, has the opposite effect on the penis and testicles, especially during on-cycles. Short-term (6 to 10 days) increased levels of testosterone may stimulate spermatogenesis, especially in older people.
