Shilajit: The mountain medicine your doctor never told you about
Better known as the “Destroyer of Weakness”
Shilajit is used in Ayurveda for its ability to increase longevity, rejuvenate and arrest aging
Considered a Rasayana or rejuvenator
Its healing properties have been known for centuries by Ayurvedic practitioners
Shilajit is used in Ayurveda for its ability to increase longevity, rejuvenate and arrest aging
Considered a Rasayana or rejuvenator
Its healing properties have been known for centuries by Ayurvedic practitioners
The West learned about Shilajit from Sir Martin Edward Stanley, a British explorer
On an expedition to the Himalayas
He noticed monkeys eating this “rock-like melted material” coming out from the stone crevices after the winter ice melted
and the locals told him it could heal
On an expedition to the Himalayas
He noticed monkeys eating this “rock-like melted material” coming out from the stone crevices after the winter ice melted
and the locals told him it could heal
Today, Shilajit’s healing properties are much better understood
Let’s dive deeper into what makes Shilajit so powerful…
Let’s dive deeper into what makes Shilajit so powerful…
Shilajit is a thick black substance naturally compressed from plants & organic matter at high altitudes over centuries
It’s harvested in the Himalayan regions near Tibet and Bhutan
The Tar-like material is collected from rock cracks
And Processed into a resin or powder
It’s harvested in the Himalayan regions near Tibet and Bhutan
The Tar-like material is collected from rock cracks
And Processed into a resin or powder
Shilajit in its purest form is a resinous tar
It’s also known as Mineral pitch, for its long process of plant matter breakdown of plant matter & minerals
It’s composed of:
60-80% organic matter
20-40% mineral matter
5% trace elements
It’s also known as Mineral pitch, for its long process of plant matter breakdown of plant matter & minerals
It’s composed of:
60-80% organic matter
20-40% mineral matter
5% trace elements
Humic and fulvic acid are where most of Shilajit’s healing properties come from
Fulvic acids can:
Provide Anti Inflammatory support
Act as Memory Enhancers
Prevent Tau protein accumulation (Alzheimer's)
Very promising
Fulvic acids can:
Provide Anti Inflammatory support
Act as Memory Enhancers
Prevent Tau protein accumulation (Alzheimer's)
Very promising
Now, you might be wondering “ What are the benefits of taking Shilajit?”
Here are some of the main ones you should know…
Here are some of the main ones you should know…
1. Increases muscle strength and recovery
Research shows that 500 mg purified shilajit
Allowed for retention in strength for active men
And has even been shown to switch on the genes for muscle growth and collagen production
jissn.biomedcentral.com.
Research shows that 500 mg purified shilajit
Allowed for retention in strength for active men
And has even been shown to switch on the genes for muscle growth and collagen production
jissn.biomedcentral.com.
2. Increases testosterone and boosts fertility
Shilajit at 500mg daily was shown to Significantly Boost DHEA and free testosterone just after 90 days
These hormonal benefits are definitely impressive
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
Shilajit at 500mg daily was shown to Significantly Boost DHEA and free testosterone just after 90 days
These hormonal benefits are definitely impressive
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
Shilajit was also shown to Increase sperm count and motility in infertile males
It’s antioxidant properties reduce Oxidative stress
Which is often a contributing factor to poor sperm production
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
It’s antioxidant properties reduce Oxidative stress
Which is often a contributing factor to poor sperm production
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
3. Improves Exercise performance
Some evidence shows that humic and fulvic acid can improve mitochondrial function
Mitochondria = energy-producing centers of your body
Very few natural compounds have such a potent effect on Mitochondria
Some evidence shows that humic and fulvic acid can improve mitochondrial function
Mitochondria = energy-producing centers of your body
Very few natural compounds have such a potent effect on Mitochondria
Some of Shilajit’s healing powers are believed to come from dibenzo-α-pyrones and Gallo/ellagi-tannoids
Your gut bacteria use these to produce Urolithin, a compound that also supports your mitochondria
Your gut bacteria use these to produce Urolithin, a compound that also supports your mitochondria
4. Increases nutrient uptake
Humic and Fulvic Acids in Shilajit increase nutrient uptake
These compounds are usually found in healthy soils
& make absorption of the minerals easier for all living beings
Humic and Fulvic Acids in Shilajit increase nutrient uptake
These compounds are usually found in healthy soils
& make absorption of the minerals easier for all living beings
Our commercialized farming practices and pesticides have destroyed these natural soil reserves
Contributing to our food being less nutritious
and us being more sick
Contributing to our food being less nutritious
and us being more sick
5. Detox support
The fulvic acid in Shilajit stimulates how your body can bind lead, copper and other heavy metals
It will also provide you with some minerals you may need
This is why Ayurvedic practitioners may use it in detox protocols
The fulvic acid in Shilajit stimulates how your body can bind lead, copper and other heavy metals
It will also provide you with some minerals you may need
This is why Ayurvedic practitioners may use it in detox protocols
6. Enhances cognition
The final potential benefit of Shilajit are its is its pro-dopaminergic effect
Dopamine = Motivation, Reward
Some mice studies show it can increase the release of this brain chemical
The final potential benefit of Shilajit are its is its pro-dopaminergic effect
Dopamine = Motivation, Reward
Some mice studies show it can increase the release of this brain chemical
Shilajit may also affect your GABA which is the brain chemical responsible for relaxation.
Could be a promising treatment option for seizures
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Could be a promising treatment option for seizures
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
So now, the important question remains:
"How do I buy a good Shilajit product?"
You need to be careful when purchasing
It may contain heavy metals levels ( lead/mercury/arsenic)
Especially if it isn’t processed properly
Good product will have 3rd party tests available
"How do I buy a good Shilajit product?"
You need to be careful when purchasing
It may contain heavy metals levels ( lead/mercury/arsenic)
Especially if it isn’t processed properly
Good product will have 3rd party tests available
Resins are the “purest” form of Shilajit as I mentioned earlier
For a quality resin, look for:
Pliability
Solubility
Flame
Form
Check these guys out for more info:
lotusbloomingherbs.com
For a quality resin, look for:
Pliability
Solubility
Flame
Form
Check these guys out for more info:
lotusbloomingherbs.com
Most powdered forms of shilajit are scams
If you want to go the Capsule route
I recommend Choq Supplements (no aff) or any brand that has PrimaVie Shilajit
Some of the research I posted in this thread used this exact raw material in the studies
I've been taking & it's great
If you want to go the Capsule route
I recommend Choq Supplements (no aff) or any brand that has PrimaVie Shilajit
Some of the research I posted in this thread used this exact raw material in the studies
I've been taking & it's great
Thanks for reading!
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