Shilajit
What Is Shilajit?
Shilajit is a mineral-rich resin that forms over centuries as plant matter slowly breaks down and compresses within Himalayan rock layers. Used in Ayurveda as a rasayana (rejuvenator), it's rich in fulvic acid — a compound that helps carry minerals and nutrients into cells — along with more than 80 trace minerals. WellBeingMora's Shilajit is standardized and NABL lab tested to verify fulvic acid content and confirm it's free from heavy metal contamination, a known risk with unpurified resin.
Source
| Found in | Resinous exudate from Himalayan rock layers |
| Origin | Himalayas (India) |
| Active compound | Fulvic acid and dibenzo-α-pyrones (DBPs) |
Why Choose WellBeingMora's Shilajit?
Unpurified shilajit sold without lab testing can carry heavy metal contamination, since the resin absorbs whatever is in the rock and soil around it. WellBeingMora's Shilajit is NABL lab tested for both fulvic acid concentration and heavy metal safety, aiming to match the purity standard used in the clinical trials below — not an unverified raw resin.
Top Features & Benefits
| Supports healthy testosterone levels | Supports muscle strength & recovery | Supports natural energy levels |
| Rich in fulvic acid & trace minerals | Supports nutrient absorption | Traditionally used for vitality |
How Does It Work?
- Fulvic acid acts as a natural carrier molecule, helping shuttle minerals and nutrients more efficiently into the body's cells.
- Compounds called dibenzo-α-pyrones (DBPs) are thought to support the mitochondria — the energy-producing structures inside cells — the proposed mechanism behind shilajit's link to energy and reduced fatigue.
- Human research shows purified shilajit can raise total testosterone and related hormones in men, while keeping regulatory hormones like LH and FSH within a normal range — suggesting it supports the body's own hormone production rather than overriding it.
Shilajit for Specific Health Concerns
| Concern | How Shilajit Helps |
|---|---|
| Testosterone & male vitality | A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in 96 healthy men aged 45–55 found that purified shilajit (250mg twice daily for 90 days) significantly increased total testosterone, free testosterone, and DHEAS compared to placebo, while LH and FSH stayed within normal range. |
| Sperm health | A clinical study in 28 men with a low sperm count found that processed shilajit (100mg twice daily for 90 days) was linked to a 23.5% increase in serum testosterone and a 61.4% increase in total sperm count, along with improved sperm motility. |
| Muscle strength & recovery | An 8-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in 63 recreationally active men found that the 500mg daily dose of shilajit helped participants retain muscle strength and reduced a blood marker linked to muscle and collagen breakdown, compared to placebo and a lower 250mg dose. |
| Physical performance & fatigue | A 28-day open-label pilot study in 25 healthy adults taking shilajit resin (500mg/day) found improvements in muscle strength, muscle endurance, grip strength, and fatigue severity scores by the end of the study period. (As this was an open-label pilot without a placebo group, the researchers themselves noted it supports the case for larger, blinded trials rather than being final proof on its own.) |
When to Take
Clinically studied doses ranged from 100–500mg daily, generally taken with warm milk or water. Most benefits — testosterone, muscle strength — were measured after 8 to 13 weeks of consistent daily use, so shilajit works as a longer-term addition rather than a short-term fix.
Side Effects & Precautions
Generally well-tolerated at studied doses in healthy adults, with no serious adverse effects reported in the trials above. Only genuine, purified shilajit should be used — unpurified resin can carry heavy metal contamination, which is why lab verification of both fulvic acid content and heavy metal safety matters.
WellBeingMora Products With Shilajit
Himalayan Shilajit Resin — NABL lab tested for fulvic acid and purity, in traditional resin form. FSSAI registered, manufactured in a GMP & US FDA registered facility. Free from common allergens including gluten, dairy, soy, and shellfish.
Shilajit Extract Capsules — the same purified extract in a mess-free capsule format.
Often paired with Ashwagandha Root Extract for combined vitality and stress-recovery support.
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Final Thoughts
Shilajit's most consistently proven benefits — testosterone support and muscle strength retention — come from actual randomized, placebo-controlled human trials, not just tradition. Its energy and fatigue benefits are backed by a smaller, open-label pilot study, which is a promising early signal but not yet confirmed by a larger blinded trial — worth knowing honestly rather than overstating. The common thread across the strongest studies is purity and patience: genuine, lab-verified shilajit, taken consistently for 8 or more weeks.