Shilajit is a sticky, black substance that comes from the rocks of the Himalayas and other mountain ranges. It is formed from the slow decomposition of plant matter and minerals over centuries. It contains fulvic acid and more than 84 minerals, and has been used in traditional Indian Ayurvedic medicine for various purposes12.
Some of the properties and benefits of shilajit are:
- It has strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, which may help protect the body from cellular damage and inflammation12.
- It may improve brain function and prevent or slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, by preventing the accumulation of tau protein and reducing inflammation in the brain12.
- It may increase testosterone levels and enhance male fertility, by improving sperm quality and count12.
- It may help treat chronic fatigue syndrome, by boosting the mitochondrial function and energy production in the cells12.
Shilajit is available as a supplement and can be taken with water or milk.
