Shilajit: For centuries, practitioners of Ayurvedic medicine (one of the world’s oldest holistic healing systems) relied on a curious substance called shilajit to treat or prevent a host of health problems.1-6 Preserved in the rocks of the Himalayas, shilajit is a rich organic material that forms in the part of the earth called the rhizosphere—the thin layer where living roots and microorganisms interact with the rocky core of the planet itself.3
In traditional medicine, shilajit is prized for its ability to restore energy, increase fertility, enhance immunity, and safeguard memory against the effects of aging.1,2
Now, modern scientists have proven that this rare herbal tonic beneficially impacts cellular energy, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s disease, and that it can reduce inflammation, improve memory, protect against cognitive decline, and more.1,2,3,7,8
As scientists further investigated the properties of shilajit, they determined that it is an adaptogen,3,4 which is a substance that helps the body adapt to internal and external stressors. In other words, shilajit is a natural stress-fighting, fatigue-busting substance that can not only help one feel revitalized, but can help rejuvenate tired cells. This can beneficially impact the entire body.
References:
1. Bhattacharyya S, Pal D, Gupta AK, et al. Beneficial effect of processed shilajit on swimming exercise induced impaired energy status of mice. Pharmacologyonline. 2009;1:817-25.
2. Bhattacharyya S, Pal D, Banerjee D. Shilajit dibenzo—pyrones: mitochondria targeted antioxidants. Pharmacology online. 2009;2:690-8.
3. Agarwal SP, Khanna R, Karmarkar R, et al. Shilajit: a review. Phytother Res. 2007 May;21(5):401-5.
4. Bhattacharya SK, Bhattacharya A, Chakrabarti A. Adaptogenic activity of Siotone, a polyherbal formulation of Ayurvedic rasayanas . Indian J Exp Biol. 2000 Feb;38(2):119-28.
5. Goel RK, Banerjee RS, Acharya SB. Antiulcerogenic and antiinflammatory studies with shilajit. J Ethnopharmacol. 1990 Apr;29(1):95-103.
6. Park JS, Kim GY, Han K. The spermatogenic and ovogenic effects of chronically administered Shilajit to rats. J Ethnopharmacol. 2006 Oct 11;107(3):349-53.
7. Ghosal S. Shilajit in Perspective. Oxford, U.K.: Narosa Publishing House; 2006.
8. Malekzadeh G, Dashti-Rahmatabadi MH, Zanbagh S, et al. Mumijo attenuates chemically induced inflammatory pain in mice. Altern Ther Health Med. 2015 Mar-Apr;21(2):42-7.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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