An Insight Into Shilajit - A Natural Supplement Provided By Nature
Ayurvedic practitioners call shilajit “the destroyer of weaknesses”. It is a nutrient rich biomass , used as a supplement in many areas of the world. It is a blackish brown , semi solid, having an earthy taste supplement. It is used in ayurvedic medicines, like other natural products such as Basil, Black cohosh, cinnamon, garlic, ginger, clove bud, oregano, tea tree, myrrh.Shilajit is known for its multiple benefits.
After going far into the medicinal research and considering their side effects people are turning back to natural remedies. because they have no, or very less side effects. Shilajit can be in the race of top most effective nutritional supplement because it is by far one of the amazing super human food on this planet. So, let's explore where does it come from.
All The Way From Himalayas
Found at a height of 18000 altitude, situated in the Himalayan and Karakoram range, this product has met the world highests peaks, glaciers and plateaus. It is extracted from the mountains in himalayas that surrounds China, India, Tibet and other parts of central Asia.
These natural, fresh conditions and climate makes Shilajit one of the best mineral in the world.
The Journey From The Mountain To A Jar
Shilajit resin has a long journey that takes it from the mountains of himalayas to the product you see in front of you.
It comes from the Himalayan mountainous regions but only in the summer. As temperature is raised in the rock by the summer heat it oozes out of the cracks of the mountains. It is formed over centuries by the weight of the mountains and extreme atmospheric weather cycle. It causes the decomposition of plants and by the activity of different microorganisms such as Euphorbia Royleana and Trifolium Repens, Shilajit is formed. Sounds yucky, but it’s the leftover of components that creates this mineral .Shilajit resin takes centuries to form, and scientists consider it a millenary product of nature.
Local mountain climber are hired to bring it from the highest and treacherous peaks. It’s not an easy task to pick shilajit from those risky stacks. Sometimes it takes human’s breath while climbing up those peaks. These climbers are courageous , the way they climb and pick shilajit from the mountains at 18000 Altitude.
The extraction of shilajit is done by putting the raw shilajit rock in the fresh himalayan water. Shilajit is soluble in water,so it gets dissolved in it and the impurities are settled down in the bottom.
Then this water is filtered and is put on boil until it gets thick and sticky.
What Does It Look Like?
When in raw, form it looks like dirty rocks, that is because these rocks are found at high altitudes.
When this rock is purified it turns into a blackish brown semi solid substance. It looks gooey and sticky.
Is It Okay To Take Raw Shilajit?
No , you cannot take raw shilajit because it may contain heavy metals, metal ions, free radicals, fungus and other contaminants that can make you sick. Stop taking shilajit if you develop a rash, increased heart rate, or dizziness. There must be something wrong about the purity of shilajit.
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Is It Tasty?
Taste and smell of shilajit resin is distinctive .It has an earthy bitter taste that usually people don't like. People have different points of view when they taste it, this variation in taste might be cultural based.It might not be appealing at first time. It is really not the superfood you would want to take straight with a spoon .
But Wait Do You Know It Contains More Than Eighty Nutrients
Shilajit resin is said to contain more than 85 minerals. The primary and the most beneficial is the fulvic acid (in its natural form) other nutrients include vitamins A, B, C and P(citrines), Dibenzo Alpha Pyrones, Humic Acids, trace minerals, phospholipids and polyphenol complexes, terpenoids. Also present are micro elements (cobalt, nickel, copper, zinc, manganese, chrome, iron, magnesium and a lot others). Fulvic acid as said is in the most abundant quantity that is around 60-80 % of all the other minerals.
What Is Fulvic acid? How does it help you?
Shilajit is rich in fulvic acid that has the ability to form chelating compounds with heavy metals that means it allows molecules to bind to inorganic metals and form collides. These collisions can pass through the membrane of a living cell . When a body is able to chelate and take in the minerals , the bioavailability increases and thus helps the body to remove certain substances more effectively.
How Does Shilajit Resin Help Us?
Shilajit is known for it's beneficial properties. It has great potential to heal different diseases, to improve symptoms of physical and mental diseases like jaundice, digestive tract disorders, urinary tract disorders, enlarged spleen,chronic bronchitis, anemia, anxiety, epilepsy.
Benefits:
Shilajit has a lot of benefits to physical and mental health, the ones everyone should know are:
Shilajit Resin ”The Energizer”:
Our body’s fuel is known as ATP (adenosine triphosphate). This energy is produced by the powerhouse of the cell Mitochondria by conversion of food into ATP. Shilajit increases production of this fuel by letting the cell convert more food into energy.
Shilajit Resin ”The Anti Aging Agent”:
Mitochondria being the powerhouse of the cell produces 95% of the cellular energy, it also strengthens the muscles and increases hormonal energy .
“The Adaptogen and Battles Fatigue”:
It is said to help the body adapt and process internal and external stressors. It is used to fight stress, fatigue, lethargy while rejuvenating the tired cells.
Shilajit Resin “Charger For Your Mitochondria”:
Humic acid in shilajit is found in soil. It breaks down nutrients and delivers them to the plant in a simpler form that is digestible. Humic acid plays the same role in human cells, it provides nutrients to mitochondria that produces energy.
“Heart Health Enhancer”:
Shilajit has been shown to be good for your heart. It lowers your heart and breathing rates and maintains your blood pressure especially when under stress.
“Boosts Performance and Pleasure”:
Because shilajit also improves your hormonal imbalance, it boosts and triggers the release of pleasure hormones such as dopamine.
“Balances Your Hormones”:
If you have excess weight, you are not able to lose especially around the middle, this can be due to hormonal imbalance.Issues like menstrual cramps, PMS are hormonally triggered. If you feel low on energy and your thinking is foggy this might also be because of hormonal imbalance.Testosterone levels in men are also balanced by Shilajit. Try taking shilajit for a month and you'll definitely feel better.
“Brain Detoxifier”:
Proteins like beta amyloid can get deposited in the brain and cause nerve damage. Shilajit drives oxygen minerals into the brain and discharges all these harmful proteins by supporting the brain's natural ability.
“Slows Aging Brain”:
With growing age the nerves and neurotransmitters( that transfers messages from one brain cell to the other) become critical and start to decrease . Shilajit has been found to inhibit this process by suppressing the enzymes that are involved in breakdown of these neurotransmitters.
But Beware:
Shilajit has got a lot of medicinal properties and many companies are formulating shilajit preparations out of this. People are turning back to natural herbal medicines due to their minimal side effects.
You must be thinking there isn’t a lot about shilajit out there and people have barely heard of this stuff outside of agriculture.
Because of its wide range of benefits many companies are selling shilajit fake products. Just to earn money.
Because it is one of the rarest substance in the world
It is said to cure almost all ailments in the body
Because it's hardest to get therefore it's costly
It's the top selling product for male sex related problems
So beware of fake brands and the companies who sell this product without certifications from the laboratories.
Here we are providing you with some simple purity tests that will help you identify fake and real shilajit.
Purity Test:
It is really important to know how to test shilajit!!
Does it look like black tar?
Does it have a gummy appearance?
Does it become firm when cold?
Is it soft and gooey when warm?
If all these answers are yes, the shilajit you are using is real and pure.
There are many tests that can be done to know the purity of shilajit.
Solubility Test:
Pure shilajit dissolves in water. Take a pea size shilajit and start dissolving it in a glass of water. It will get fully dissolved in the water and give it a black golden color. If it does not dissolve in water , it's not pure.
Insolubility:
Remember pure shilajit never gets dissolved in alcohol or vodka. Compare the results by dissolving some amount in alcohol and some in water. You will have a better idea if it's pure or not.
Absorb Heavy Metals:
Pure shilajit has the capacity to absorb heavy metals like mercury. Take a small piece of shilajit and try mixing it with mercury for a good 5 minutes. You will soon find both to be completely mixed.
Flame:
Remember! Pure shilajit does not burn or light but start bubbling when given heat finally turning into ash.
Pliability :
Pure shilajit doesn't clump, it becomes sticky and gooey and becomes hard when kept in low temperature.
If all your test results are positive , Congratulations you are using a pure shilajit.
How To Take Shilajit :
- To consume shilajit mix it in
- Hot water
- Warm milk
- Ghee
- Sesame oil
- Tea
- Your favorite juice
- Smoothie or food dishes.
Dosage:
To find the correct dosage, start with an amount the size of a grain of rice (-100 mg) Once per day.
Increase frequency up to 3x per day. Increase dosage until you achieve desired results.
Use the same shape each time to ensure you have consistent amounts. Consider the following factors that might affect you while taking shilajit:
- Food choice
- Metabolism
- Your health
- Body size
- Your body’s molecular chemistry.
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