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What is Shilajit?

Our article will help you understand the composition and origin of this natural healer. We will tell you about its beneficial features as well as popular recipes of application for aging, antiviral, strengthening bones, chronic fatigue, allergies, anemia, brain function, heart health, colds, acne, and may even aid Alzheimer’s therapy.

Shilajit is a natural substance found mainly in the Altai and Himalayas, formed for centuries by the gradual decomposition of certain plants by the action of microorganisms.

  • It is a potent and very safe dietary supplement, restoring the energetic balance, and potentially able to prevent several diseases.

Recent investigations point to an interesting medical application toward the control of cognitive disorders associated with aging, and cognitive stimulation.

Thus, fulvic acid, the main active principle, blocks tau self-aggregation, opening an avenue toward the study of Alzheimer’s therapy. In essence, this is a nutraceutical product of demonstrated benefits for human health.

Shilajit is a “mountain tear”

Shilajit is one of the most popular and miraculous natural remedies.

Why does it have healing characteristics and which ones?

The answers to these questions are given not only by physicians, who have been studying the compounds and nature of the substance but also by those who have used it for a long time and see astonishing results. The origin of this natural medicine has been known to people for a long time. Its healing characteristics are known to mankind for more than 4,000 years. In nature, Shilajit looks like an incrustation on an array of high mountain rocks.

What-is-Shilajit

Shilajit

Shilajit contains in its contents plant remnants, animal bones, and sometimes even remnants of rocks where it was formed. Some scientists believe that Shilajit is a product of geological formation, while others prefer the theory of the organic origin of the product.

Origins of Shilajit

Most likely, this substance has a mixed organic and non-organic origin. Shilajit is thoroughly cleaned after extraction. In ready-made form, it looks like a shiny homogeneous black or dark brown mass. The mass begins to thicken over time; it happens due to loss of moisture. This healing substance has a long shelf life and it can be stored in any condition.

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Himalayan-Shilajit

Those who extract substance in the mountains call it “mountain tear”.

Composition of Shilajit

The true composition of Shilajit has not yet been determined because of the set of components and variability of their concentration. It is known that there are macro and microelements there. Organic substances like metal oxides, amino acids, vitamins, essential oils, resins, and resinous substances are key components and they are the most easily determined. Also, such components as bee venom and various results of the decomposition of organic residues were found during the study. They are called “humic” bases in a scientific environment.

Organic and Non-Organic Components

When we take into consideration organic and non-organic components of Shilajit we should mention that it contains 3 times more non-organic than organic. This fact is the most beneficial to humankind.

  • We find carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, and nitrogen among useful organic elements here. Shilajit does not contain them in pure form, but it contains them in the compound of resins, proteins, and acids.
  • There are mostly: aluminum, magnesium, potassium, sodium, calcium among non-organic elements.
  • What are more lots of useful rare-earth elements like chromium, barium, strontium, cesium, rubidium, etc. were found.

Some of them are presented in a very small concentration. But even this level of concentration is sufficient for a favorable and restorative effect on the human body.

Shilajit is a potent and very safe dietary supplement, potentially able to prevent several diseases, but its main medical application now appears to come from its actions in the benefit of cognition and potentially as a dietary supplement to prevent Alzheimer’s disease. In essence, this is a nutraceutical product.

  • Organic compounds – approximately 95% of the total composition.
  • All other elements – 5%.
Rare earth Trace Elements: 
GbGadolinium
HoHolmium
DyDysprosium
EuEuropium
YbYtterbium
YYttrium
LaLanthanum
LuLutetium
NdNeodymium
PrPraseodymium
PmPromethium
SmSamarium
TbTerbium
TmThulium
CeCerium
ErErbium
Macro and Trace Elements 
AlAluminum
BaBarium
BeBeryllium
VVanadium
BiBismuth
HeHelium
SEra
FeIron
AuGold
KPotassium
CaCalcium
CoCobalt
SiSilicon
LiLithium
MgMagnesium
MnManganese
CuCopper
MoMolybdenum
NaSodium
NiNickel
CnTin
RbRubidium
AgSilver
SrStrontium
SbAntimony
TiTitanium
PPhosphorus
CrChrome
CsCesium
ZnZinc
ZrZirconium
Macro and Trace Elements 
AlAluminum
BaBarium
BeBeryllium
VVanadium
BiBismuth
HeHelium
SEra
FeIron
AuGold
KPotassium
CaCalcium
CoCobalt
SiSilicon
LiLithium
MgMagnesium
MnManganese
CuCopper
MoMolybdenum
NaSodium
NiNickel
CnTin
RbRubidium
AgSilver
SrStrontium
SbAntimony
TiTitanium
PPhosphorus
CrChrome
CsCesium
ZnZinc
ZrZirconium

Learn more – National Institutes of Health.

Shilajit contains fulvic acid and more than 84 mineralsTrusted Source, so it offers numerous health benefits. It can function as an antioxidant to improve your body’s immunity and memory, an anti-inflammatory, an energy booster, and a diuretic to remove excess fluid from your body. Because of these benefits, shilajit is thought to help counteract many symptoms associated with higher altitudes.

Debra Rose Wilson

Ph.D., MSN, R.N., IBCLC, AHN-BC, CHT

Properties of High-Quality Pure Shilajit

The unique healing properties of the resin are due to the complex chemical composition of this substance. Its composition depends on the terrain where it was collected as well as the features of its origin. Hence the variety of its species is too high and it can vary greatly as well as its quality.

The only thing that unites all kinds of Shilajit is healing properties and the fact that any kind of it contains in its composition a huge range of active amino acids, microelements, vitamins, and also a substance reminding of penicillin by its properties.

It is very difficult to answer the question of what exactly is the content of Shilajit helps to cure this or that disease because there is a huge variety of beneficial substances for the human body concentrated in a small piece of Shilajit. Probably the very combination of elements and also a combination of elements balanced for many years plays a very important role in its healing effect.

Healing properties of Shilajit despite the differences in chemical composition are consistent – all types of it equally affect a human being.

Read How to Test Shilajit.

Types of Shilajit

Shilajit can be of several varieties: Resin, Powder, and Capsules.

Types-of-Shilajit

Shilajit in the form of resin

Perhaps this is the only substance that can be considered real by rights. Unlike pills, capsules, or powder it contains Shilajit exceptionally but not its extract.

Different smells are combined in viscous resinous mass ranging from chocolate and ending with bitumen. But the most important thing is that this resin contains pure 100% Shilajit, which is collected high in the mountains and its quality is unrivaled. What is more, Shilajit in the form of resin does not have any additives.

Shilajit in the form of powder and capsules

This form of Shilajit is widely used and it is characterized by very high ease of use. Unlike Shilajit in form of resin, it is very easy to add and mix powder Shilajit in different creams.

And yet, unlike Shilajit in form of resin, it is very difficult to check the quality of the powder Shilajit.

After all, it is all clear with true Shilajit but we can not say the same about powder Shilajit since very often different admixtures are added there in order to seek savings, but the price is the quality of the product and as a consequence at the expense of the health of its customers.

Learn more – How to use Shilajit.

Benefit of Shilajit

  • Maintains Immune System.
  • Supports the Stamina and Energy Level.
  • Build Stronger Bones and Nails.
  • Cleanse, Detox, and Remove Toxins.
  • Promotes Brain Health.
  • Supports a Healthy Heart.
  • Promotes a Feeling of Rejuvenation.
  • Shilajit resin facilitates the movement of minerals and vitamins, particularly that of magnesium (Mg), phosphorous (P), and calcium (Ca) into bones and muscles to make them more endurable and muscular.
  • Electrical and biochemical processes take place in the body at all times. These processes function best when the body is supplied with the right amount of minerals. Calcium for bone, magnesium for muscles, iron for blood, and many other trace elements help ensure normal functioning of the body.

Read more about the benefits of Shilajit.

Shilajit Resin

100% Pure Natural Shilajit Resin

Shilajit Resin

(10 Grams)

4.8/216

Shilajit Resin

(20 Grams)

5/186

2 x Shilajit Resin

(10 Grams)

5/142

3 x Shilajit Resin

(10 Grams)

4.9/112

6 x Shilajit Resin

(10 Grams)

5/58

3 x Shilajit Resin

(10 Grams)

5/176

12 x Shilajit Resin

(10 Grams)

5/79

24 x Shilajit Resin

(10 Grams)

5/58

3 x Shilajit Resin

(10 Grams)

5/131

Shilajit Resin

(150 Grams)

5/93

3 x Shilajit Resin

(150 Grams)

5/142

Shilajit Caps

(1-2 Months Supply)

5/254

3 x Shilajit Caps

(1-2 Months Supply)

5/63

6 x Shilajit Caps

(1-2 Months Supply)

5/54

Shilajit Resin + NutriHoney Sticks

4.8/244

Shilajit Resin + Free NutriHoney Sticks

4.8/216

Shilajit Resin + Free NutriHoney Sticks

4.8/244

2 x Shilajit Resin + Free NutriHoney Sticks

4.9/229

Shilajit and Honey

100% Raw Honey mixed with Natural Shilajit

Shilajit Resin + Free NutriHoney Sticks

4.8/216

Shilajit Resin + Free NutriHoney Sticks

4.8/216

2 x Shilajit Resin + Free NutriHoney Sticks


4.9/229

 NutriHoney

7 Sticks

4.8/847

 NutriHoney

30 Sticks

4.8/422

 3 x NutriHoney

30 Sticks

4.7/219

 6 x NutriHoney

30 Sticks

4.6/155

NutriHoney

+ Free Gift

4.9/278

NutriHoney

90 Sticks

4.8/286

 NutriHoney

+ Free Gift

5/236

16 x NutriHoney

30 Sticks

4.5/118

25 x NutriHoney

7 Sticks

4.5/144