What does shilajit contain?

Shilajit is neither completely mineral nor completely vegetable: it is a bit of both! This substance is made up of organic matter and minerals drawn from the rock, but also of plant matter (plants, mosses, flowers, etc.) that have grown in the stone. It owes its reputation for health and well-being to its high concentration of minerals and trace elements. “It contains no less than 85 different ones, in a form easily assimilated by the body” , indicates Amalia Boxberger.

Shilajit is detoxifying

Shilajit is painkiller

A study conducted on animals showed that, compared to a placebo group, Shilajit significantly reduced the intensity of pain , wherever it was. Its effectiveness has also been compared to Diclofenac sodium, a powerful analgesic: its painkiller activity has been found to be similar to this drug, with fewer side effects 1 .

Shilajit boosts libido

If your sex drive is in the socks, turn to Shilajit as it is said to have aphrodisiac properties. In traditional Indian medicine, it is even used to treat infertility. A study carried out on men aged 45 to 55, made it possible to evaluate its effectiveness on spermatogenesis: taking a dose of 250 mg of shilajit twice a day for 3 months made it possible to significantly increase the rate of total testosterone and free testosterone, thereby improving total sperm count and motility 2 .

Shilajit reduces high cholesterol

An excess of cholesterol (more than 2g/L of blood) does not cause symptoms but its deposit can cause serious cardiovascular diseases such as angina pectoris or myocardial infarction. To normalize this level, shilajit has proven its effectiveness: consumption of 2 g of shilajit for 45 days has led to a reduction in total cholesterol and triglycerides, other fats circulating in the blood 3 . What quickly display a clean cardiovascular system as a whistle!

Shilajit boosts the shape

With its 85 minerals , shilajit is sovereign to perk us up.

Among them, iron, a trace element whose frequent deficiency (it affects 25% of premenopausal women according to Health Insurance) causes fatigue, shortness of breath, pallor and headaches. Taking shilajit is an ally to fight anemia.

It also contains selenium , a trace element with immunostimulating properties and powerful antioxidant action, zinc , a trace element that stimulates immune defences, protects against cell aging and improves the quality of hair, skin and nails.

It also has calcium , a mineral essential to the strength of our bones, but also copper , potassium , manganese and magnesium . The latter is particularly important in the workings of our body since it participates in more than 300 reactions in the body: the fixing of calcium in the bones, the contraction of muscles, the regulation of blood sugar levels helping us to prevent diabetes type 2, and heart rate, as well as the proper functioning of intestinal transit. Its deficiency therefore exposes us to many health problems such as sleep disorders, low morale or hypersensitivity to stress.

In addition to minerals, shilajit also contains vitamins, including vitamin A essential for the health of our skin and eyes, group B vitamins, including immunostimulant B9, B3 which contributes to the proper functioning of the nervous system, the B2 which reduces fatigue as well as the B5 which promotes intellectual performance. It also contains invigorating vitamin C. “Triterpenes, benzopyrones and phenolic lipids complete its composition, making it a super food against chronic physical and intellectual fatigue”, indicates the naturopath.

Shilajit Boosts Memory

Do you have the impression that your little gray cells are working in slow motion? To stimulate your cognitive functions, try a cure of shilajit, because it would have the ability to facilitate memorization and learning. Virtues that make this substance an asset to help prevent cognitive decline and the development of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s. Effects which, according to studies, would be linked to fulvic acid, even if the modes of action are not yet clearly identified 4 as well as to its richness in nutrients.

Shilajit promotes muscle repair

Attention athletes! Shilajit would have properties that promote muscle recovery and improve performance by promoting muscle adaptation to effort.