The Claim

In women aged 40–55 with menopausal symptoms, a daily 100 mg dose of Eurycoma longifolia water extract (Physta®) for 12 weeks may reduce overall menopausal symptom scores by approximately 34% from baseline, a reduction significantly greater than the 23% observed with placebo (p=0.049), and specifically improves physical and sexual symptoms.

Source: Effect of <i>Eurycoma longifolia</i> water extract (Physta <sup>®</sup> ) on menopausal quality of life and mood states

What the research says

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Cause and effect
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In plain English

Women aged 40 to 55 going through menopause who took a daily 100 mg supplement of a plant extract called Eurycoma longifolia for 12 weeks had their menopause symptoms drop by about 34% from the start. That was a bigger drop than the 23% seen in women taking a placebo, and they also felt better physically and sexually.

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In women aged 40–55 with menopausal symptoms, a daily 100 mg dose of Eurycoma longifolia water extract (Physta®) for 12 weeks may reduce overall menopausal symptom scores by about 34% from baseline, significantly better than the 23% reduction seen with placebo (p=0.049), and specifically improves physical and sexual symptoms.

Why this might work

The natural chemicals in the plant extract are absorbed into the body. They help balance hormones and lower stress chemicals. This reduces body aches, improves sexual health, and boosts mood, making menopause symptoms much better.

Suggested mechanismbased on 1 study

What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: Effect of <i>Eurycoma longifolia</i> water extract (Physta <sup>®</sup> ) on menopausal quality of life and mood states

    The study gave women the same supplement (Tongkat Ali extract) and found they felt about 34% better on their symptom score, while women on a sugar pill felt about 23% better, especially with body aches and sexual problems.

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