Arjun Menon Arjun Menon Asked 7 months ago

Does tongkat ali cause hair loss?

A friend of mine started taking Tongkat Ali for energy, but he's also noticed some hair thinning. I was thinking of trying it too, but does Tongkat Ali cause hair loss? I'm a bit hesitant now.

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Aditya Shinde Aditya Shinde Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago
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Actually yaar, there is no direct proof of that. Some people say it boosts testosterone which might convert to DHT and cause hair fall, but it's mostly bro-science. Better to consult a trichologist before starting random supplements.

Neha Sharma Neha Sharma Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Look, if you have a genetic tendency for baldness, any supplement affecting hormones might speed it up slightly. Stop taking these fancy imported supplements blindly just because some influencer recommended them. Go see a proper skin doctor.

Siddharth Naik Siddharth Naik Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Why are you guys buying random herbal roots off the internet? Most of these Tongkat Ali supplements aren't even regulated and could be mixed with anything. Do not ingest these things without verifying with an endocrinologist first.

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Consult a dermatologist

Rahul Das Rahul Das Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I totally get it, hair loss is extremely stressful and we worry about every little thing we consume. Tongkat Ali is known to alter hormone levels, so it could potentially affect your hair if you are prone to male pattern baldness. Please take care and talk to a doctor.

Anil Kulkarni Anil Kulkarni Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

These strong hormonal supplements can also affect your heart rate and blood pressure, not just your hair. I always tell people to focus on clean lifestyle and get regular doctor checkups rather than experimenting with such herbs.

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Priyanka Nair Priyanka Nair Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Anything that claims to alter your hormone levels should be treated with extreme caution. It's safer to get your hormone levels and scalp health checked by a medical expert before continuing with Tongkat Ali.

Gurmail Singh Gurmail Singh Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Why use these foreign roots, beta? For healthy hair, wash with amla and shikakai, and eat a clean diet. If you are losing hair rapidly, go show a doctor instead of taking heavy supplements that can upset your body's natural balance.

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