If you’ve followed me for a while you know I have been on a quest to finding natural ways to slow down the aging process. In my research I have come across several unique natural remedies. One such remedy is shilajit, known and used as a rejuvenator and anti-aging compound by Ayurvedic medicine for centuries. When I read this passage I was absolutely fascinated and knew I had to learn more.

Shilajit is also known as a catalyst and is said to greatly enhance the absorption and bioavailability of nutrients in the body. This assists the body in essential functions like carbohydrate metabolism, calcium absorption, blood sugar regulation as well as assists with brain and nerve function.

Shilajit isn’t new or novel. It is a common substance used in the ancient practice of Ayurvedic medicine, a 5,000-year-old method of disease prevention and treatment originating in India and still practiced in many Asian countries. Ayurvedic medicine is built on the concept that by keeping equilibrium in the body’s three “doshas,” one can live a long and healthy life without relying on prescription medications.

One reason shilajit is such an effective medicinal herb is due to its high fulvic acid content. Fulvic acid has many proven benefits, from improving gut health to keeping skin healthy. This ancient herb contains a huge percentage of fulvic acid and is one of the most common supplements used to increase your intake of this potent acid.

Known for thousands of years as a rejuvenator of the whole body, shilajit has garnered a fairly significant body of research for its impact on various body systems. So, lets take a deep dive into what it may be able to do for you; especially for women of our age, during this critical time of change, menopause.

What Is Shilajit?

Shilijat is a mineral resin formed from the decomposition of plant matter and earth with the help of microorganisms. It is a natural substance originating from the Himalayan mountains that must undergo a unique process to be considered a live resin. It has over 84+ minerals and antioxidants, which can help support hormonal balance, improve energy levels, reduce inflammation, and combat free radicals in the body.

Over 3,000 years ago, shilajit was mentioned in ancient Sanskrit texts. Known as “conqueror of mountains and destroyer of weakness,” it has been one of the staples of traditional medicine (and an aphrodisiac) in a variety of Asian countries for thousands of years.

The great medicinal adaptogen

Shilajit contains fulvic acid and over 86 trace minerals required for most of the body’s biological processes. Shilajit is a highly valued healing substance in Ayurvedic and Eastern medicine. It has been used for centuries as a potent Jing and stamina builder. Studies show it has the ability to enhance detoxification, increase blood flow and circulation, and provide the body with nutrients that support the production of ATP (cellular energy). The wide range of minerals and compounds found in shilajit may also help fight off viruses. A research study noted that shilajit can eliminate many different viruses in isolated environments, including some herpes viruses.

I started researching its ability to help with hormone levels. It is used to increase levels of testosterone in men, and helps to regulate the menstrual cycle in women. It has overall reproductive health benefits for men and women by oxygenating the reproductive organs while removing chemicals and toxins from the blood that can lead to increasing good cholesterol while reducing triglycerides and bad cholesterol. 

Let’s go through some of the many benefits….

Benefits

1. Provides Energy and Revitalization

For millennia, practitioners of Ayurvedic medicine have prescribed shilajit to boost energyand revitalize the body. Because of the level of importance these natural doctors put on this supplement, the body of confirmed scientific research on it is growing steadily.

One way shilajit helps provide the body with energy is the way it increases the function of mitochondria within the body. Mitochondria are organelles that serve as the “power source” of cells in the body because they convert oxygen and nutrients into adenosine triphosphate(ATP), the substance that actually powers body cells. Shilajit encourages the function of mitochondria, helping them oxygenate more efficiently.

Not only does it help mitochondrial function on its own, but it’s been found to create a powerful effect on mitochondrial oxygenation when combined with supplemented CoQ10, an antioxidant naturally found in all human cells.

As this substance helps increase the production of ATP, it increases overall energy and stamina. In fact, it’s commonly used to enhance athletic performance. Chronic fatigue syndrome, a disorder classified by at least six months of inescapable fatigue, has been successfully treated with shilajit supplementation, also evidenced by the way it enhances mitochondrial function.

In addition to mitochondrial efficacy, this herbomineral revitalizes the body with its strong antioxidant properties. By fighting disease-causing free radicals, it repairs internal damage to the body caused by chemicals and other dangerous agents you’re exposed to, and it reduces the levels of fat in the blood.

2. Promotes Brain Health

Shilajit seems to have a targeted mechanism for protecting brain cells in particular. Initial studies show it has “distinct and marked neuroprotective activity.”

In an animal study conducted by the Physiology Research Center at the Kerman University of Medical Sciences in Iran on the effects of shilajit on risk factors following a traumatic brain injury, researchers discovered that it has positive effects on the three most indicative factors of death following traumatic brain injury: brain edema, blood-brain barrier permeability and intracranial pressure.

This incredible nutrient may also present a novel treatment option for patients suffering from mild cases of Alzheimer’s disease. The presence of fulvic acid and a treatment protocol including administration with B vitamins have shown promising results in pilot studies.

In addition, shilajit exhibits anti-epileptic properties and potentially antipsychotic effects, as it adjusts GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) levels (a naturally occurring acid in the brain) to normal.

3. Regulates Hormones and Immune System

Another important function of shilajit is the way it regulates various body systems, such as your immune system and the balance of hormones. Many researchers agree that it impacts so much of the body because of the way it helps these systems remain in equilibrium.

In particular, shilajit impacts reproductive hormone functions. In healthy males, supplementation increases blood testosterone and encourages the production of sperm. When tested in pilot studies involving rats, it was also associated with ovulation in adult female rats, indicating that shilajit powder or resin may be an agent to consider for those struggling with infertility.

4. Alleviates Pain Response

Ayurvedic medicine has long praised shilajit for its ability to reduce pain naturally, but research has been limited until the last few years. Because of its interaction with GABA levels in the brain, this herbomineral has a significant effect on orofacial pain (pain of the face, mouth or jaws), acting as a “sedating agent.” A 2015 study on mice found it to relieve and lessen chronic pain over the course of time, dependent on the size of the dose.

Regarding pain, in a study involving mice, shilajit interacts positively with morphine, minimizing the buildup of tolerance to morphine and, therefore, reducing the amount of this medication that one in serious pain would need to introduce into his or her system for effective pain relief.

5. May Help Manage Diabetes

Those with diabetes may be interested to know that shilajit can help reduce blood glucose and lipid profiles in diabetic rats, especially when taken in conjunction with diabetes medications.

Shilajit is a main ingredient in a supplement known as D-400, Diabecon or GlucoCare. This supplement is designed to combine the most powerful Ayurvedic natural treatments into one pill. D-400 reduces blood glucose levels and shows potential to repair damage to the pancreas caused by diabetes.

6. Helps Prevent and Protect from Cancer

Fascinatingly, shilajit has been found to be toxic to various of types of cancers, including lung, breast, colon, ovarian and liver cancer. Some researchers attribute its toxicity to these cancer to the presence and combination of heavy metals in the substance, making it a potential natural cancer treatment.

Also related to cancer is the ability shilajit has to protect certain body systems from dangerous radiation damage. A June 2016 study published in the Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics found that it greatly protected ovaries from radiation-related damage in an animal study.

7. Fights Inflammation and Viruses

Research finds that shilajit can be effective in healing and preventing gastric ulcers and reducing the inflammation related to them. One 2021 study demonstrated that it helped alleviate gastric lesions in rats.

Not only does it help alleviate inflammation, but it has “broad, yet specific” antiviral herb properties. One Italian lab study found significant antiviral activity against a number of herpes-related viruses and HRSV, a virus that causes respiratory tract infections, especially in children.

8. Supports Skeletal Health

Shilajit may even improve the health of your skeletal system. In a study of obese patients published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, supplementation greatly improved the function and regeneration of skeletal muscles.

9. Good for the Heart and Blood

By exercising its antioxidant “muscles,” shilajit has been shown to protect the heart against damage resulting from drug-induced injury. A study published in Cardiovascular Toxicologyperformed on rats found that subjects given shilajit had less lasting damage visible on the heart.

Preliminary research also indicates that shilajit can help, in certain doses, regulate heart rate. In smaller doses, it may lower a speeding heart rate. However, in large doses, it may have the opposite effect.

10. Aids in Breaking Addictions

Because of its unique interaction with other drug substances, shilajit has a profound effect on the process of breaking addiction. When given to patients coming down from opioids, it reduces the actual addiction and minimizes withdrawal symptoms, better in many cases than common medications given to break dependence.

Similarly, this medicinal “herb” reduces addiction to alcohol and diminishes the withdrawal experienced by alcoholics who stop drinking.

THE WELLNESS VERITAS DIFFERENCE 

Over 97% of shilajit on the market is either substandard or counterfeit. Most companies don’t have a clear description of their manufacturing process,  important part of purchasing it is to find reputable distributors. There are many companies selling various shilajit products, but many of them have been found to be very impure forms of the substance or cut with other, non-nutritional things. Again, do your research before beginning to take it.

The Organic Shilajit Live Resin from Wellness Veritas is a genuine, American-made shilajit. The Shilajit Live Resin is extracted with a unique process that preserves the maximum amount of active compounds.

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Each element within our Shilajit is thoroughly analyzed by Midwest Laboratories for Wellness Veritas Inc. This ensures not only its quality but also that every nutrient is accurately represented, giving you a clear picture of what you’re consuming.

SHILIJAT IS MAKING A REMARKABLE DIFFERENCE IN MY QUALITY OF LIFE.  There is an immediate effect and boost of cognitive faculties that just makes you feel GOOD. This has replaced a lot of other supplements in my cabinet. It’s lowered my sugar cravings, increased my energy, and just overall I just feel healthier!

HEATHER, THE GLOW WELLNESS