What is the recommended dose of Shilajit?

- **Look for:** PrimaVie® brand (ONLY form with clinical trials); purification certification; heavy metal testing results; standardized to fulvic acid (≥50%) - **Avoid:** Raw/unprocessed shilajit r...

Is Shilajit safe to take daily?

Shilajit is rated "Generally Safe" based on clinical evidence. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any supplement.

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Graded against 173,636 supplements + 177 published clinical interactions, sourced from PubMed, FDA CAERS, openFDA, NIH DSLD

Shilajit

MODERATE EVIDENCEMineralLast updated

AVELOR SUMMARY

Shilajit is a tar-like mineral pitch from Himalayan and Altai mountain rocks, composed of decomposed plant matter rich in fulvic acid and dibenzo-alpha-pyrones. Our research shows emerging evidence for testosterone support (a 2016 RCT found 19.14% testosterone increase at 250mg/day in healthy men) and mitochondrial function enhancement via electron transport chain optimization. The critical safety concern: raw/unprocessed shilajit contains heavy metals, free radicals, and mycotoxins. Only purified, standardized shilajit (PrimaVie brand) has clinical safety data.

WHAT IT DOES

Shilajit's primary active compound is fulvic acid — a humic substance that acts as an electron shuttle in mitochondria, enhancing the efficiency of the electron transport chain (complexes I-IV). This means cells produce more ATP per unit of oxygen consumed. For testosterone, the proposed mechanism involves: (1) protection of Leydig cells from oxidative damage via fulvic acid's antioxidant activity; (2) enhanced hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal signaling; (3) increased 17β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase activity (the enzyme that converts androstenedione to testosterone). Dibenzo-alpha-pyrones contribute to the CoQ10-enhancing effect.

OPTIMAL DOSAGE

Look for: PrimaVie® brand (ONLY form with clinical trials); purification certification; heavy metal testing results; standardized to fulvic acid (≥50%)
Avoid: Raw/unprocessed shilajit resin from unknown sources; products without heavy metal testing; cheap powders claiming to be shilajit without verification
Minimum effective dose: 250mg/day purified extract
Third-party tested brands: PrimaVie (Natreon Inc — patent holder), Nootropics Depot (PrimaVie)

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SAFETY PROFILE

Critical Interactions (Do Not Combine Without Medical Supervision)

Moderate Interactions (Monitor Closely)

Theoretical/Low-Risk Interactions

WHO SHOULD BE CAREFUL

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