Promotes Healthy Ageing

For centuries, Shilajit has been used as a longevity product in traditional medicine. Its high concentration of Fulvic acid means that it is a powerful antioxidant, it can reduce inflammation and may help to prevent dementia. Improving cholesterol and increasing testosterone can also help men to age better.

Powerful Anti-Inflammatory

Thanks to Fulvic acid, Shilajit is a powerful anti-inflammatory, and many of its benefits are most likely related to this. Fulvic acid can help to modulate the immune system and reduce oxidative stress. It may even help to treat chronic inflammatory conditions.

Improves Male Fertility

The same study found that 90 days of 200 mg of Shilajit led to improvements in sperm quality in infertile men. Helping to boost fertility. Again, this is likely due to its ability to reduce inflammation and its ability to increase antioxidant levels.

Lowers Triglyceride Levels

A 2003 study by Sharma et al found that Shilajit supplementation led to reductions in serum triglycerides and an improvement in HDL (good) cholesterol levels [4]. If you struggle with bad cholesterol, then Shilajit can be helpful.

Boosts Testosterone

One of Shilajit’s most exciting benefits is its ability to boost testosterone in men who suffer from low levels. A 2010 study on infertile men found that taking Shilajit led to a 23.5% increase in testosterone [1]. The theory as to how this occurs is that Shilajit increases luteinizing hormone which stimulates testosterone production. It could also be due to its effects on inflammation.

Enhances Energy and Exercise Performance

There is evidence that taking Shilajit can help to improve your energy and endurance by increasing adenosine triphosphate (ATP) levels in the muscles [2]. A 2019 study found that Shilajit helped delay fatigue-related decreases in muscular strength [3]. If you are looking to lift heavier weights for longer or outrun the competition during your next 5k, then Shilajit could give you that edge.

Boosts Cognition

Alongside vitality, Shilajit has been traditionally used as a protection against degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's. Interestingly, modern science seems to agree. Fulvic acid, one of the main active compounds in Shilajit is known to help prevent the formation of tau protein clusters which can cause Alzheimer’s.

It may also help with blood flow to the brain, which can help with focus and attention, and it can also reduce your risk of vascular dementia. However more research is required before scientists can confirm this.