Shilajit

Description

What is Shilajit?
Shilajit is found and produced primarily from the rocks of the Himalayas. Shilajit is a resinous exudates pressed out from layers of rock on cliff of Himalayan Mountains at an altitude above 3000 m. Shilajit is regarded to potentially carry the healing powers of great mountains. It is composed of rock minerals, rock humus, and organic substances that have been compressed by layers of rock. It also contains more than 84 minerals, including silver, copper, zinc and iron. Shilajit is ideal for supporting male fertility, enhancing testosterone level, enhancing performance and protecting the heart. Additionally it also improves memory functioning, helps Alzheimer’s patients, has anti-aging properties and helps with altitude sickness. It also helps anemia and blood sugar patients.
Properties of Shilajit
The properties of Shilajit are as follows:
• anti-inflammatory activity
• antioxidant properties
• memory-enhancing properties
• anti-Alzheimer properties
• blood sugar-lowering effect
• anti-asthmatic properties
• anti-tumour activity
• help in seizure
• benefit heart, kidney and liver health
• digestive properties.
Potential benefits of Shilajit
When it is used correctly, shilajit may have several benefits for the body. This may be due in part to the high concentration of fulvic and humic acids, as well as many minerals.
1. Brain function
The numerous compounds found in shilajit may be helpful for brain function, and may even aid Alzheimer’s therapy.
2. Aging
Daily supplementation of shilajit may contribute to overall vitality and a slower aging process in some people.
3. Anemia
Shilajit contains high levels of humic acid and iron, which may be helpful in treating iron deficiency anemia.
4. Antiviral
The wide range of minerals and compounds found in shilajit may also help fight off viruses.
5. Chronic fatigue
Shilajit might help improve cell functions in the body, which means it may reduce fatigue at the source of the problem and increase energy levels naturally.
6. Altitude sickness
Shilajit is a complex substance that contains more than 80 different minerals, as well as fulvic acid and humic acid. Because of this broad spectrum of beneficial components, shilajit is thought to help reduce many symptoms of altitude sickness.
7. Liver cancer
Shilajit also shows promise in fighting against certain types of cancer cells. Shilajit helps force the destruction of cancerous cells in the liver.
8. Heart health
Shilajit also protects the heart and improve heart health.
9. Obesity
Researchers noted that the shilajit seemed to activate genes in the body that helped the skeletal muscles quickly adapt to the new workout. This could mean less fatigue and more strength over time.
10. Male fertility and testosterone
Shilajit has also been studied to increase male fertility.
11. Cognitive function:
Fulvic acid in Shilajit is a strong antioxidant that improves cognitive functions because it prevents the accumulation of tau protein, which a buildup of the protein may damage the brain cells, reducing cognitive functions, such as thinking, learning, and understanding, justifying, listening, questioning, and paying attention to details.                        12. High cholesterol:
A study reported that a group who were given Shilajit showed a significant decrease in cholesterol and triglycerides compared with another group who were given a placebo.
13. Pain and inflammation:
Shilajit has abundant anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic properties, so it helps reduce inflammation and relieve pain. It was found to be effective against rheumatoid arthritis.
14. Treats wounds and ulcers:
Anti-inflammatory and anti-ulcer characteristics of Shilajit help treat ulcers such as ulcerative colitis, peptic ulcer, canker sores, and mouth ulcers.
15. Relieves stress and anxiety:
Shilajit has antidepressant properties that help calm the mind, reduce anxiety symptoms, physical and mental stress, and irritability.
HOW TO USE:
How to Take Shilajit
Shilajit dissolves in a warm liquid within a couple of minutes. Dissolve a portion the size of a grain of rice size in warm liquid. Flattening the portion with the back of a spoon and stirring speeds the process. Drink it once a day. Discontinue for a few days if you notice any discomfort.