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Shilajit

compound

Shilajit (Purified Mineral Pitch)

Himalayan mineral pitch rich in fulvic acid and 80+ minerals — supports testosterone, mitochondrial function, and cellular energy.

energybodytestosteronefulvic acidmineralsAyurvedic

19+ studies

Evidence

Reviewed 19 days ago

moderate

Safety

300-500mg purified extract

Dose

4-12 weeks

Time to Effect

Purified resin or PrimaVie extract

Best Form

Shilajit is a tar-like substance found in Himalayan rocks, formed over centuries from decomposed plant material. It contains fulvic acid, humic acid, and over 80 minerals. Used in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years as a rejuvenator, modern research shows benefits for testosterone, energy, and mitochondrial function.

Mechanisms of Action

⚡

Mitochondrial Support

Supports cellular energy production

💪

Testosterone Support

May support natural testosterone production

⚗️

Mineral Delivery

Enhances mineral absorption

Biological PathwayBeta

How Shilajit works — from molecular targets to health outcomes. Click an edge to see supporting research.This visualization is in beta — pathways are being refined and expanded.

Recommended Dose

300-500mg purified extract

200mg500mg

Optimal Timing

Morning
With or without food

Can be taken without food

Available Forms

Form	Type
💊Purified resin or PrimaVie extract	Recommended
💊Capsules	Alternative
🧪Powder	Alternative

Quality is critical — many products are contaminated or adulterated. PrimaVie is a well-studied, purified form.

Duration

Minimum: 4 weeks

Optimal: 12 weeks

Cycling: 8-12 weeks on, 4 weeks off is common.

Note: Can be taken any time but morning is traditional. Can be dissolved in warm water or milk.

⚡

Increased Energy

More vitality and less fatigue

⏱️ 2-4 weeks

55% of users notice thispositive

📈

Testosterone Boost

Increased testosterone levels

⏱️ 8-12 weeks

50% of users notice thispositive

🧠

Cognitive Clarity

Improved mental clarity

⏱️ 2-4 weeks

45% of users notice thispositive

ModerateMax safe dose: Up to 500mg/day shown safe

🔴

Pregnant/nursing

Avoid — insufficient safety data

Who Should NOT Take This

Hemochromatosis (high iron)
Gout (may affect uric acid)

Drug Interactions

Iron supplementsmild

May increase iron absorption

Diabetes medicationsmild

May affect blood sugar

Possible Side Effects

Increased body heat

milduncommon

Tip: Normal; reduce dose if uncomfortable

GI upset

mildrare

Tip: Take with food

Warnings

Quality varies enormously — many products are contaminated with heavy metals
Only use purified, lab-tested products
Raw/unpurified shilajit may contain toxins

✦ CoQ10

enhances

Shilajit may enhance CoQ10 delivery to mitochondria

Enhanced mitochondrial energy production

⟡ Ashwagandha

complementary

Traditional Ayurvedic combination

Comprehensive vitality and testosterone support

Top studies from 19+ peer-reviewed papers

📚systematic-review

DOI

Stohs SJ • Phytotherapy research : PTR (2014)

“Additional well-controlled human and animal studies involving the use of standardized products are needed.”

Key Findings:

Furthermore, animal and human data support its use as a 'revitalizer', enhancing physical performance and relieving fatigue with enhanced production of ATP.
Key constituents in shilajit responsible for these effects appear to be dibenzo-α-pyrones and fulvic acid and their derivatives.
Various mechanistic studies provide support for the above observed effects.
Additional well-controlled human and animal studies involving the use of standardized products are needed.

📚systematic-review

DOI

Agarwal SP et al. • Phytotherapy research : PTR (2007)

“Shilajit has been attributed with many miraculous healing properties.”

Key Findings:

It has been found to consist of a complex mixture of organic humic substances and plant and microbial metabolites occurring in the rock rhizospheres of its natural habitat.
Shilajit has been used as a rejuvenator and an adaptogen for thousands of years, in one form or another, as part of traditional systems of medicine in a number of countries.
Many therapeutic properties have been ascribed to it, a number of which have been verified by modern scientific evaluation.
Shilajit has been attributed with many miraculous healing properties.

📊rctn=166

DOI

Martinez V et al. • Nutrients (2025)

“Registered clinical trial #NCT06641596.”

Key Findings:

Methods: In total, 166 sedentary men and women with at least two markers of metabolic syndrome participated in a randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel-arm, and repeated-measure intervention study, of which 109 completed the study (48.6 ± 10 yrs., 34.2 ± 6 kg/m2, 41.3 ± 7% fat).
Data were obtained at 0, 6, and 12 weeks of supplementation, and analyzed using general linear model multivariate and univariate analyses with repeated measures, pairwise comparisons, and mean changes from the baseline with 95% confidence intervals (CIs).
Differences among groups were more consistently seen at 6 weeks rather than 12 weeks.
While some benefits were seen at both dosages, greater benefits were more consistently observed with PE-1000 and Cr-800 ingestion.

📚systematic-reviewn=52

DOI

Morgado A et al. • International journal of impotence research (2024)

“The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature Limited.”

Key Findings:

Testosterone boosters are heavily marketed on social media and marketplaces to men with claims to significantly increase testosterone.
Our findings indicate that most fail to increase total testosterone.
The exceptions were β-hydroxy β-methylbutyrate and betaine, which can be considered effective for male athletes.
The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature Limited.

📚systematic-review

DOI

Hussain A et al. • Biological trace element research (2024)

“The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature.”

Key Findings:

The levels of reported metals in Shilajit were found to be lower than the permissible limits set by WHO and FDA, except in few studies where exceeded levels were reported.
Shilajit consumption without knowing permissible levels of metals is not safe and could pose serious health problems.
Although the humic substances and few metals in Shilajit are beneficial in terms of chelating toxic heavy metals, the data on metal detoxification still needs to be clarified.
The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature.

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Shilajit

compound

Shilajit (Purified Mineral Pitch)

Himalayan mineral pitch rich in fulvic acid and 80+ minerals — supports testosterone, mitochondrial function, and cellular energy.

energybodytestosteronefulvic acidmineralsAyurvedic

19+ studies

Evidence

Reviewed 19 days ago

moderate

Safety

300-500mg purified extract

Dose

4-12 weeks

Time to Effect

Purified resin or PrimaVie extract

Best Form

Mechanisms of Action

⚡

Mitochondrial Support

Supports cellular energy production

💪

Testosterone Support

May support natural testosterone production

⚗️

Mineral Delivery

Enhances mineral absorption

Biological PathwayBeta

How Shilajit works — from molecular targets to health outcomes. Click an edge to see supporting research.This visualization is in beta — pathways are being refined and expanded.

Supplement

Molecular Target

Biological Process

Health Outcome

Strong

Moderate

Emerging

strong

moderate

emerging

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Recommended Dose

300-500mg purified extract

200mg500mg

Optimal Timing

Morning
With or without food

Can be taken without food

Available Forms

Form	Type
💊Purified resin or PrimaVie extract	Recommended
💊Capsules	Alternative
🧪Powder	Alternative

Quality is critical — many products are contaminated or adulterated. PrimaVie is a well-studied, purified form.

Duration

Minimum: 4 weeks

Optimal: 12 weeks

Cycling: 8-12 weeks on, 4 weeks off is common.

Note: Can be taken any time but morning is traditional. Can be dissolved in warm water or milk.

⚡

Increased Energy

More vitality and less fatigue

⏱️ 2-4 weeks

55% of users notice thispositive

📈

Testosterone Boost

Increased testosterone levels

⏱️ 8-12 weeks

50% of users notice thispositive

🧠

Cognitive Clarity

Improved mental clarity

⏱️ 2-4 weeks

45% of users notice thispositive

ModerateMax safe dose: Up to 500mg/day shown safe

🔴

Pregnant/nursing

Avoid — insufficient safety data

Who Should NOT Take This

Hemochromatosis (high iron)
Gout (may affect uric acid)

Drug Interactions

Iron supplementsmild

May increase iron absorption

Diabetes medicationsmild

May affect blood sugar

Possible Side Effects

Increased body heat

milduncommon

Tip: Normal; reduce dose if uncomfortable

GI upset

mildrare

Tip: Take with food

Warnings

Quality varies enormously — many products are contaminated with heavy metals
Only use purified, lab-tested products
Raw/unpurified shilajit may contain toxins

✦ CoQ10

enhances

Shilajit may enhance CoQ10 delivery to mitochondria

Enhanced mitochondrial energy production

⟡ Ashwagandha

complementary

Traditional Ayurvedic combination

Comprehensive vitality and testosterone support

Top studies from 19+ peer-reviewed papers

📚systematic-review

DOI

Stohs SJ • Phytotherapy research : PTR (2014)

“Additional well-controlled human and animal studies involving the use of standardized products are needed.”

Key Findings:

Furthermore, animal and human data support its use as a 'revitalizer', enhancing physical performance and relieving fatigue with enhanced production of ATP.
Key constituents in shilajit responsible for these effects appear to be dibenzo-α-pyrones and fulvic acid and their derivatives.
Various mechanistic studies provide support for the above observed effects.
Additional well-controlled human and animal studies involving the use of standardized products are needed.

📚systematic-review

DOI

Agarwal SP et al. • Phytotherapy research : PTR (2007)

“Shilajit has been attributed with many miraculous healing properties.”

Key Findings:

It has been found to consist of a complex mixture of organic humic substances and plant and microbial metabolites occurring in the rock rhizospheres of its natural habitat.
Shilajit has been used as a rejuvenator and an adaptogen for thousands of years, in one form or another, as part of traditional systems of medicine in a number of countries.
Many therapeutic properties have been ascribed to it, a number of which have been verified by modern scientific evaluation.
Shilajit has been attributed with many miraculous healing properties.

📊rctn=166

DOI

Martinez V et al. • Nutrients (2025)

“Registered clinical trial #NCT06641596.”

Key Findings:

Methods: In total, 166 sedentary men and women with at least two markers of metabolic syndrome participated in a randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel-arm, and repeated-measure intervention study, of which 109 completed the study (48.6 ± 10 yrs., 34.2 ± 6 kg/m2, 41.3 ± 7% fat).
Data were obtained at 0, 6, and 12 weeks of supplementation, and analyzed using general linear model multivariate and univariate analyses with repeated measures, pairwise comparisons, and mean changes from the baseline with 95% confidence intervals (CIs).
Differences among groups were more consistently seen at 6 weeks rather than 12 weeks.
While some benefits were seen at both dosages, greater benefits were more consistently observed with PE-1000 and Cr-800 ingestion.

📚systematic-reviewn=52

DOI

Morgado A et al. • International journal of impotence research (2024)

“The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature Limited.”

Key Findings:

Testosterone boosters are heavily marketed on social media and marketplaces to men with claims to significantly increase testosterone.
Our findings indicate that most fail to increase total testosterone.
The exceptions were β-hydroxy β-methylbutyrate and betaine, which can be considered effective for male athletes.
The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature Limited.

📚systematic-review

DOI

Hussain A et al. • Biological trace element research (2024)

“The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature.”

Key Findings:

The levels of reported metals in Shilajit were found to be lower than the permissible limits set by WHO and FDA, except in few studies where exceeded levels were reported.
Shilajit consumption without knowing permissible levels of metals is not safe and could pose serious health problems.
Although the humic substances and few metals in Shilajit are beneficial in terms of chelating toxic heavy metals, the data on metal detoxification still needs to be clarified.
The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature.

View all 19+ studies

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DHEA

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Si9.0

Soy Isoflavones

9/10

Plant compounds with weak estrogenic effects that support menopausal symptoms, bone health, and cardiovascular function.

Rsv9.0

Resveratrol

9/10

Polyphenol found in red wine and grapes, studied for its potential anti-aging and cardiovascular benefits through sirtuin activation.

Qrc8.0

Quercetin

8/10

Flavonoid with senolytic and anti-inflammatory properties — supports immune defense, allergy relief, and exercise performance.