Shilajit's Health Benefits
- Kirstie Ganobsik
- Aug 1
- 2 min read
The Supplement Full of Surprises
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Shilajit is a powerful natural supplement nicknamed 'The Conqueror of Mountains and Destroyer of Weakness'. It’s used in Ayurvedic medicine to support energy, focus, recovery, and longevity.
Discover the scientific secrets of this peak supplement from research done across multiple health issues.
Plus, my guests, homeopathic experts Danny Roach and Sam Jung, add their insights into the benefits of this adaptogen that's harvested from high up in mountains like the Himalayas and the Colorado Rockies.
Benefits of Shilajit
1. Heart Health
A 2003 study found that people who took 2 grams of shilajit each day for 45 days had lower total cholesterol levels - but their "good" (HDL) cholesterol levels actually went up.
2. Glowing Skin
A 2020 study showed shilajit helped activate genes that kept skin cells and blood moving properly through the skin's layers.
"Certainly, if you go to the Koreas, for instance, shilajit is used as a facial because it's so good for tightening up the skin and making it beautiful and glow," said Sam.
3. Women's Bone Health
Research revealed that shilajit helped counter bone density loss in postmenopausal women. This is important because low bone density – which tends to occur when estrogen hormone levels drop after menopause - can lead to bone fractures and loss of independence for women.
4. Mental Health Support
Shilajit’s benefits for mental health are still being explored by scientists. Some lab and preclinical studies have shown that its ability to bind to a key receptor may make it a good therapy for anxiety and depression.
In addition, shilajit is known as a nutraceutical, and some nutraceuticals have shown promise in helping to manage the symptoms of bipolar disorder.
"I received a medical diagnosis of bipolar disorder about ten years ago and was put on just horrendous psychological medicine that doctors, psychiatrists told me that I needed in my life in order to function properly," explained Danny. "I was able to wean myself off and have found that shilajit was one of the major, major contributors to what helped me balance my mental health."
Discover many more potential amazing health benefits of shilajit in this week's interview with Sam and Danny, including for Alzheimer's disease, ADHD, leaky gut, male infertility, heavy metal detox, and more.
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