Found in the high altitude mountains of Himalayas, Shilajit is a gift of nature with 85+ edible minerals that can change your life. The nutrients found in Shilajit can positively affect your health and overall well-being. It comes packed with synergistic compounds and antioxidants that might improve your health in numerous ways. Here are twenty potential health benefits of Shilajit that can make you think about using this natural supplement in daily routine. 1. Eases Chronic Fatigue Chronic fatigue leads to extreme tiredness, lack of sleep, body pain, and poor cognition. It is often caused by unregulated Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis (HPA Axis) & malfunctioning mitochondria. According to a study, Shilajit can promote mitochondrial health and also help in regulating the HPA Axis and reducing fatigue symptoms by maintaining good cortisol levels and adrenal weight. 2.Helps with Alzheimer’s The brains of the people with Alzheimer’s are show protein tangles (also known as tau fibrils) in scans. These protein tangles continue to get worse with time, and this is how the symptoms of Alzheimer’s progresses with time. Shilajit can prevent or slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s by effectively reducing the size of protein and detangling them. 3.Heart Health Shilajit provides the human body with the antioxidants and nutrients that might improve heart health. This natural supplement is rich in humic acid, which can lower the blood fat and help in preventing major heart diseases and strokes. According to a study, humic acid effectively reduced bad cholesterol and fat in rat’s blood while maintaining healthy levels of good cholesterol. 4. Boosts Testosterone Levels Low testosterone levels may cause loss of hair, lack of sex drive, fatigue, loss of muscle mass, and increase in body fat. According to a clinical study, which was conducted for 90 days, a daily intake of 250 mg Shilajit effectively boosted the levels of testosterone in the male volunteers aged between 45 and 55. 5. Helps with Anemia Shilajit can help with iron-deficiency anemia caused by low-iron diet, blood loss, and body’s inability to absorb iron. In a study conducted on 18 rats divided into 3 groups of 6, researches medically induce anemia in group 2 and 3. After 11 days, researchers gave 500 mg of Shilajit to the Group 3 rats. When the blood samples were taken from each group on day 21, researchers found higher hemoglobin, hematocrit, and red blood cells count in the 3rd group. 6. Boosts Male Fertility Shilajit is considered to be one of the widely used supplements to increase male fertility. According to a study, more than 60% of infertile males who took Shilajit daily after meals for 90 days recorded an increase in total sperm count while more than 12% candidates experienced an increase in sperm mobility. 7. Help With Addictions Shilajit comes packed with the active compounds that may help with the addictions. Shilajit can reduce the symptoms of withdrawal and curb addictive behavior by altering the levels of dopamine in the limbic system. 8. Help With Brain Injuries Head injuries can result in damaged blood vessels and an increase in oxidative stress. Shilajit can help reduce brain damage by increasing the blood flow and reduce the pressure in the brain. According to animal studies, Shilajit may also promote healthy brain recovery by increasing the levels of antioxidants. 9. Supports Gut Health Since Shilajit is rich in antioxidants, it may reduce the oxidative damage and inflammation causing an upset stomach. According to a study, Fulvic acid found in Shilajit effectively reduced stomach acid and pepsin secretion in rats leading to lower risk of stomach ulcers. Also, Benzoic Acid found in Shilajit has antibacterial properties which fight stomach bacteria to keep it healthy. 10.Improve Blood Flow Fulvic Acid found in Shilajit can promote healthy blood flow in the body and allow the absorption of essential nutrients into the deep tissues. Fulvic Acid also acts as a detoxifier and remove the harmful toxins settled in deep tissues of your body. 11.Ease Inflammation Higher neutrophils levels lead to damaged tissues and increased inflammation in the body. Humic Acid and Fulvic Acid found in Shilajit can effectively reduce inflammation and helps in lowering neutrophils. Shilajit is also rich in potassium humate that blocks the complement activation reducing the production of cytokines that are inflammatory substances found in cells. 12.Anti-aging Agent Fulvic acid found in Shilajit possesses potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties which provide protection against the free radicals and control the cellular damage. Therefore, regular use of Shilajit can slow down the ageing process and make you look younger while maintaining overall good health. 13.Provide Protection Against Radiation Sometimes, your body gets exposed to radiation unintentionally, which may increase the oxidative stress in the body, causing significant damage to many organs. In addition to that, radiotherapy, which is used to treat certain cancers, can also damage many healthy tissues. Because of the presence of nutrients and antioxidants, Shilajit can prevent or reduce the damage caused by radiation and promote healthy cell survival. 14.Help With Memory Shilajit has been described as a great memory enhancer that boosts focus & learning capabilities. According to a study conducted on rats, purified Shilajit increased learning and sharpened memory in old rats. On the other hand, if you consume impure or low-quality Shilajit, it can have a negative impact on your brain’s cognitive functions. 15.Help With High Altitude Sickness If you experience high-altitude sickness symptoms like pulmonary edema, insomnia, lethargy, body pain, or dementia, Shilajit can help. Shilajit comes packed with fulvic acid and 80+ other essential minerals, and therefore, it can help with body pain and boost energy. It may also boost the immune system and remove excess fluid from your body, thus, dealing with many high-altitude related problems. 16.Help With Insulin Production The antioxidant properties of Shilajit can help in preventing Type-2 diabetes since it protects the beta cells in the pancreas responsible for insulin production. It can also help in preventing diabetes from progressing further. Hence, regular intake of Shilajit can significantly improve the condition of diabetics. 17.Helps With Seizures According to a study conducted on rats, Shilajit was able to speed up the recovery of epileptic rat from a deadly seizure. In addition to that, higher dosages of Shilajit taken on regular intervals can delay the frequency of seizures and complications that come in the way. Therefore, Shilajit can be used for seizure recovery and epileptic treatments. 18.Works Great With Other Herbs Shilajit has this wonderful ability to enhance the benefits of other herbs and nutrients benefitting the body in plenty of ways. Ayurveda regards Shilajit as “Yogavaha” which means it is a universal agent that can enhance the properties of other drugs. 19.Reduce Stress & Anxiety According to animal studies, Shilajit can help with stress and anxiety by increasing the dopamine levels in the limbic region, also known as, the emotional region of the brain. It can also help in reducing the detrimental effects of mind with the help of its antioxidant properties and richness in many powerful nutrients. In a study conducted on rats, Shilajit effectively increased the levels of GABA in the brain, which is a calming neurotransmitter, which also explains its anti-seizure properties. 20.Boost Other Antioxidants in Body According to a study, Shilajit can make your body’s antioxidant defense stronger, which may have a significant impact on your overall health. It blocks a cell’s death pathways, and increase glutathione levels, which is a master antioxidant in your body responsible for the production of free radicals. Overall, Shilajit increases the antioxidant property of cells and stabilize them. HOW TO USE SHILAJIT (a) Take about the size of grain (300mg – 500 mg) and dissolve this in warm drinking water and drink on empty stomach 30 minutes before your breakfast! If you want to enhance the energy level it is highly recommended to add one tea spoon of honey and one garlic clove cut in small pieces and take with Shilajit liquid! (b) Himalayan Shilajit can be used with green tea during a day without adding sugar to it. (c) Shilajit can also be taken with warm milk and honey one hour before you sleep! (d) If you so hate the taste and cannot bear it. Hide it inside your spoon of rice or any food and swallow it and drink a glass of water on it. Medically reviewed by Debra Rose Wilson, Ph.D., MSN, R.N., IBCLC, AHN-BC, CHT — Written by Valencia Higuera — Updated on March 7, 2019