Have You Heard Of Shilajit?

What Is Shilajit?

Shilajit is a dark black organic mineral composite found in extremely high elevations. It is created over millions of years through natural geothermal and biochemical processes, breaking down plant matter and minerals. It is an important drug of the ancient Ayurvedic materia medica and it is to this day used extensively by Ayurvedic physicians for a variety of diseases.  Both human and animal studies support its use as a “revitalizer,” enhancing physical performance and relieving fatigue with enhanced production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP).

Additionally, research has shown shilajit has strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, as well as some studies suggesting shilajit may decrease the risk of dementia and improve cognitive processing. This is likely because shilajit is rich in fulvic acid, which is known to enhance memory. Researchers are continuing to study shilajit’s potential benefits in slowing down the progression of dementia in people with Alzheimer’s disease. One study found postmenopausal women with osteopenia (low bone mineral density) who took shilajit supplements on a daily basis saw significant improvements in bone density after 11 months. Researchers theorize this effect could be due to shilajit's ability to speed up cell turnover.

While research is limited and ongoing, there is no question that a good quality shialjit supplement truly nourishes the body at the cellular level. With over 40 minerals and substances, most notably fulvic acid, shilajit helps to meet 80% of our daily mineral requirements, while the other 20% can be found in a diet high in seasonal fruits, high quality meat and dairy, and root vegetables. It is especially important for us to prioritize mineral consumption in today's world, given our American diets and our poor soil quality.

Black Lotus Shilajit

So how is Black Lotus Shilajit different? Every batch is 3rd party lab tested for:

·         Moisture

·         Fulvic acid

·         Humic acid

·         Bacteria

·         Mold

·         Yeast

·         Heavy Metals

·         Never watered down

·         Always 100% Raw Shilajit

·         No fillers or binders

·         Always stored in the highest quality, biophotonic violet glass

·         Cleansed with only water and sunlight

·         Sourced from one of the most remote and cleanest places on Earth - Altai Mountains

·         Each bottle of Black Lotus Shilajit comes with the batch number so you can see the lab results for yourself

How To Take Black Lotus Shilajit

The tablets are the most user friendly and easiest to travel with, and it is recommend starting with these if it is your first time taking shilajit. Pure resin, tincture, and raw honey with shilajit, are other ways to add this unique and beneficial supplement to your daily routine!

Additional Sources:

-Shilajit-Shailesh K. Bhavsar, Jitendra K. Malik, in Nutraceuticals, 2016

-Drug Discovery From Ayurveda-Tuhin K. Biswas, in Natural Products and Drug Discovery, 2018

-Nutraceuticals in arthritis-Ramesh C. Gupta, Anita Sinha, in Nutraceuticals (Second Edition), 2021

-Carrasco-Gallardo C, Guzmán L, Maccioni RB. Shilajit: A natural phytocomplex with potential procognitive activity. Int J Alzheimers Dis. 2012

-Pingali U, Nutalapati C. Shilajit extract reduces oxidative stress, inflammation, and bone loss to dose-dependently preserve bone mineral density in postmenopausal women with osteopenia: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Phytomedicine. 2022