INGREDIENT EDUCATION

All About Shilajit

What is Shilajit

Shilajit is a natural substance found predominantly in the Himalayan region, formed over centuries by the decomposition of plant material. It contains a complex mixture of minerals, fulvic acid, humic acid, and other organic compounds. Treatment with Shilajit for a consecutive 90 days revealed that it had significantly (P < 0.05) increased total testosterone, free testosterone and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEAS) compared with placebo.[1]

Fulvic acid content

Shilajit contains significant amounts of fulvic acid, which plays a role in enhancing testosterone levels.[2]

Mineral content

Shilajit is rich in minerals like zinc, magnesium, and selenium, which are essential for testosterone production. Zinc is known to play a crucial role in testosterone synthesis and regulation.[3]

Antioxidant properties

Shilajit exhibits antioxidant properties due to the presence of fulvic acid and other organic compounds. Antioxidants help protect cells from oxidative stress and damage, which can have a positive impact on overall health, including hormone regulation.[4]

Adaptogenic properties

Shilajit is classified as an adaptogen, which means it helps the body adapt to stress and maintain homeostasis. Chronic stress can negatively affect testosterone levels, so managing stress levels support healthy testosterone production.[5]

CLINICAL REFERENCES

[1] Pandit S, Biswas S,Jana U, De RK, Mukhopadhyay SC, Biswas TK. Clinical evaluation of purifiedShilajit on testosterone levels in healthy volunteers. Andrologia. 2016Jun;48(5):570-5. doi: 10.1111/and.12482. Epub 2015 Sep 22. PMID: 26395129.

[2] Keller JL, Housh TJ,Hill EC, Smith CM, Schmidt RJ, Johnson GO. The effects of Shilajitsupplementation on fatigue-induced decreases in muscular strength and serumhydroxyproline levels. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2019 Feb 6;16(1):3. doi:10.1186/s12970-019-0270-2. PMID: 30728074; PMCID: PMC6364418.

[3] Keller JL, Housh TJ,Hill EC, Smith CM, Schmidt RJ, Johnson GO. The effects of Shilajitsupplementation on fatigue-induced decreases in muscular strength and serumhydroxyproline levels. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2019 Feb 6;16(1):3. doi:10.1186/s12970-019-0270-2. PMID: 30728074; PMCID: PMC6364418.

[4] Stohs SJ. Safety andefficacy of shilajit (mumie, moomiyo). Phytother Res. 2014 Apr;28(4):475-9.doi: 10.1002/ptr.5018. Epub 2013 Jun 3. PMID: 23733436.

[5] Agarwal SP, KhannaR, Karmarkar R, Anwer MK, Khar RK. Shilajit: a review. Phytother Res. 2007May;21(5):401-5. doi: 10.1002/ptr.2100. PMID: 17295385.