Sharma P, Jha J, Shrinivas V, Dwivedi LK, Surech P, Sinha M. Shilajit: evalution of its effects on blood chemistry of normal human subjects. Anc Sci Life. 2003;23(2):114–119. Pandit S, Biswas S, Jana U, et al. Clinical evaluation of purified shilajit on testosterone levels in healthy volunteers. Andrologia. 2016;48(5):570-5. doi:10.1111/and.12482 Shilajit may work as a cardiotonic thanks to its antioxidant benefits. Animal studies confirm its ability to improve heart function and protect it from myocardial injuries. 26 Shilajit may also have a favorable impact on blood cholesterol levels, a risk factor in heart problems like atherosclerosis. In one study of healthy volunteers, taking 2 g shilajit for 45 days helped reduce triglyceride levels and improved HDL levels. The antioxidant status of the subjects also improved. 27 10. Helps Manage Diabetes

Banyan provides tablets rather than capsules so that you can get a good taste of the herb, in traditional Ayurvedic style, if you so desire. But you will receive all the same benefits simply by swallowing the tablets. Many find this method preferable, as shilajit has a distinctly potent taste and smell.

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Shilajit also has a powerful effect on the medas dhatu (fat tissue) and the ambuvaha srotas (the channels of water) throughout the body, helping to regulate healthy weight and maintain well-balanced blood sugar levels in the normal range. A study divided 18 rats into three groups of six. Researchers induced anemia in the second and third group. Rats in the third group received 500 mg of shilajit after 11 days. Researchers collected blood samples from all groups on day 21. The results revealed that rats in the third group had higher levels of hemoglobin, hematocrit, and red blood cells compared to rats in the second group. These are all vital components of your blood. 7. Infertility Shilajit has also been studied to increase male fertility. One study gave 60 infertile men shilajit twice a day for 90 days.

Carrasco-Gallardo, Carlos, Leonardo Guzmán, and Ricardo B. Maccioni. “Shilajit: a natural phytocomplex with potential procognitive activity.” International Journal of Alzheimer’s disease 2012 (2012).Bhardwaj, Payal, Mehak Goel, and Durg Vijay Rai. “Effects of shilajit on the bone tissue of alcohol administered rats.” Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biological Research 4, no. 1 (2016): 74. Travel to high altitudes can sometimes affect the body adversely, causing headaches and lethargy. Shilajit helps combat precisely these problems, thanks to the ability to supply energy and nutrients to your tissues. It also stimulates your immune system and helps you better cope with the stress of high altitudes both mentally and physically. It can also boost the ability of your blood to carry oxygen whilst also improving the blood circulation itself, something that’s invaluable if you’re experiencing hypoxia or oxygen deficiency. You could take it as a rejuvenator when you travel to high altitudes, especially if you’re prone to such issues. 36 [ 14. Has Anti-Cancer Benefits There is no scientific report suggesting the interactions of Shilajit with other drugs. However, people should not assume that there are no interactions at all. Registered dietitian nutritionist and functional foods expert Christy Brissette gives me the helpful advice to avoid being “the guinea pig” when it comes to taking shilajit. She urges that people wait for evidence before taking unproven supplements.

pullquote]The anti-anxiety and adaptogenic properties of shilajit also make it a great remedy for insomnia. 35 [/pullquote] Durg S, Veerapur VP, Thippeswamy BS, Ahamed SM. Antiepileptic and antipsychotic activities of standardized Śilājatu (Shilajit) in experimental animals. Anc Sci Life. 2015;35(2):110-7. doi:10.4103/0257-7941.171675The safety of shilajit is well documented. 13It is considered a potent and very safe dietary supplement that has withstood the test of time. 14 Pure Himalayan Shilajit Resin by RAWSHILAJIT also contains ZERO water weight, most products on market are diluted with distilled water, making it seem like you are getting more product. Total mixed resin weight can be upwards of 40-50% water meaning your 30g tub may only contain 15g of Shilajit, with Raw Shilajit your tub contains 100% Raw resin! Durg, Sharanbasappa, Veeresh P. Veerapur, B. S. Thippeswamy, and Syed Mansoor Ahamed. “Antiepileptic and antipsychotic activities of standardized Śilājatu (Shilajit) in experimental animals.” Ancient science of life 35, no. 2 (2015): 110.