Known as "the Destroyer of Weakness, and Conqueror of Mountains", Shilajit emerges from high in the Himalayan mountains as a highly condensed organic substance collected and used to provide a wide range of mental and physical benefits.

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When the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates first collided many millions of years ago, they formed the Himalayan mountain range. But this collision had significant repercussions on the natural elements around it.

Under an environment of intense heat and pressure, the native plant life was compressed by large shifting rock formations. As a result, tons of organic material was compressed and eventually transformed into a nutrient- and mineral-rich biomass loaded with therapeutic compounds.

Each summer, the sun’s warmth causes this substance to flow from the cracks and fissures high up in the mountains. And it has long been collected and used for Ayurvedic medicine in traditional Indian cultures.

Known as Shilajit, this herbal remedy is often praised for benefits ranging from mental revitalization and dietary aid to bodily detoxification and nutrient enhancement. With its combination of invigorating compounds including fulvic acid, humic acid, dibenzo alpha pyrones, and over 80 other key minerals, Shilajit has become widely known as the “Destroyer of Weakness and Conqueror of Mountains.” Here’s more thorough insight behind why so many swear by its powers.

Energy

One of Shilajit’s greatest strengths is energy restoration. In an experiment that forced rats to swim for 15 minutes per day for three straight weeks, administered Shilajit counteracted the effects of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Common CFS byproducts such as decreased plasma corticosterone levels and mitochondrial dysfunction were found noticeably minimized.

The fulvic acid contained in Shilajit is said to bolster energy production within cells, with the result being a more stable feeling of vitality - as opposed to the jitters of caffeine. Furthermore, the other major component - known as dibenzo-alpha pyrones (DBPs) - has also been labeled a major source of energy. According to some findings, DBPs enable mitochondria to better generate ATP.

Memory

Numerous studies have attributed Shilajit with improving memory retrieval and formation, in part due to its anxiolytic and antioxidant properties. These nootropic powers are predominantly caused by fulvic acid, which has also been used to impede the protein partially responsible for causing Alzheimer’s disease.

Furthermore, Shilajit has proven to be effective in ameliorating altitude-related difficulties in memory functions by moderating cell volume and excess brain toxins. Overall, the implications of such reports are potential for cognitive enhancement and therapeutic solution for brain deterioration.

Metabolism

Part of Shilajit’s energizing effect comes as a result of facilitating the body’s capacity for metabolism. In general, an improvement in one’s metabolic processes creates more available energy to be used for inner cellular activities.

Furthermore, this means that Shilajit can help the body grow muscle and even lose weight. By boosting the metabolic rate, Shilajit enables the body to burn superfluous fat more efficiently. Thus, it has been said to promote healthier choices pertaining to both diet and exercise.

Clear Mindedness and Focus

Part of the benefit of Shilajit’s fulvic acid is its propensity for improving learning ability and mental clarity. Just as this chemical compound can enhance the brain’s memory function, so too can it contribute to a sense of focus. And while definitive experimental results are still needed, Shilajit has been identified as a potential aid to precognitive stability.

Clear mindedness can also be partly attributed to Shilajit’s anti-anxiety effects. By reducing stress and the inner-brain commotion of our daily thoughts, Shilajit encourages the sort of calm alertness ideal for meditation.

Anti-anxiety

Shilajit has been associated with adaptogenic properties, meaning that it can help the body regulate its reaction to stressful impulses. In fact, the very same study that most clearly demonstrates its energizing effect also found a reduction of stress in its test subjects. Certain types of brain activity directly intertwined with anxiety were found to be significantly decreased.

It has also been shown to lower the extent to which anxiety can harm heart rates and related cardiac functions. Shilajit has also been linked to parasympathetic activity in the nervous system, which induces lower blood pressure and sensations of relaxation.

Libido

Shilajit has been used to enhance sex drive dating back centuries in Himalayan villages. It has long been labelled an aphrodisiac, and some early studies are only strengthening this reputation.

For starters, older men have seen rises in testosterone levels and sperm counts thanks to this herbal remedy. Some of the chemicals contained within Shilajit have also been credited with reducing the likelihood of erectile dysfunction.

Furthermore, several of the minerals found in Shilajit - such as magnesium and zinc - have been directly associated with the development of sex hormones like estrogen and androgen.

Mood Enhancement

Don’t be surprised if you find yourself smiling after taking a bit of Shilajit. After all, it has been shown to trigger greater dopamine activity within the brain. An increase in dopamine, the neurotransmitter responsible for feelings of pleasure and reward, has itself been linked to further health benefits. Beyond dopamine, Shilajit may also augment levels of serotonin, which is another neurotransmitter behind mental well-being.

All in all, Shilajit has established itself as a proven mood stabilizer. In fact, its positive effects have been touted as equal to Xanax and other prescription drugs (without some of their typically associated drawbacks).

Enhanced Potency and Effectiveness of Other Nutrients

It’s safe to say that Shilajit is a natural enhancer of body-friendly functions. One study found the DBPs in Shilajit to be effective in bolstering bodily chemicals’ capacity for restoring the health of degenerated mitochondria. This can be directly attributed to its antioxidant and ATP-synthesizing properties.

Traditionally, Shilajit has been described as a yoga vahi, meaning that it will magnify the effect of any nutrient taking alongside it. Also called a “joining carrier,” Shilajit has the unique ability of bringing these nutrients into its solution and expediting their infusion into cells… And thus, their overall potency within the body.

Furthermore, the herbs Ashwagandha and Amalaki are particularly synergistic with Shilajit; when added in small doses to a Shilajit formula, they help maximize Shilajit’s benefits.

Balanced Blood Sugar

One experiment sought to find if consistent administration of various doses of Shilajit would have a favorable impact on tests subjects’ blood sugar. The result? A decrease in blood glucose levels, thanks in part to fulvic acid’s facilitation of metabolism. Thus, blood sugar breaks down quicker and chromium - a chemical behind glucose regulation - is more effective.

Shilajit also evidenced beneficial effects on the subjects’ lipid profile, which covers cholesterol and other relevant blood-related health considerations. Further research is necessary, but early signs indicate that Shilajit may offer significant support to those with diabetes.

Immune System Boost

Shilajit has long been implemented in folk medicine, and indeed it appears to have a positive influence on immune system functions. The herbal remedy has shown its antioxidant ability to combat inflammation and various forms of cell damage, as well as a potency for eliminating harmful infectious microorganisms.

According to both traditional knowledge and preliminary studies, Shilajit can be taken both as a preventative measure and a response to illness. Thus, whether you’re feeling under the weather or trying to avoid infection, Shilajit can provide the reinforcement that your immune system needs.

Antioxidant Response and Optimal Oxygenation

Beyond its established potency in inhibiting oxidative damage in cells’ mitochondria, Shilajit contains several organic compounds themselves known for optimal oxygenation. For instances, dibenzo-alpha pyrones (DBPs) and dibenzo-alpha-pyrone chromoproteins (DCP) are both active compounds within Shilajit that are naturally oxygenated. Studies have witnessed both of them play an antioxidant, de-stressing role in test subjects.

Furthermore, fulvic acid has been attributed with regulating antioxidant systems. So while the science is still out on its definitive effects in this department, a hopeful sign was found in an experiment in which fulvic acid successfully reduced the effects of myocardial heart damage.

Interestingly, fulvic acid has also been shown to drive oxygen to parts of the body that need it. Considering the body both requires this oxygen to function and is aggravated by excess amounts of oxygen, Shilajit’s nuanced effects can be called optimal oxygenation.

Efficient Detoxification

One of Shilajit’s greatest strengths lies in the removal of negative chemicals from the body. If not dealt with, these toxins can pose problems for susceptible organs like the kidney and liver.

Shilajit promotes good health by not only removing such waste, but also by replenishing vital minerals and restoring order to bodily systems. It simultaneously provides benefits as an antioxidant (in stopping harmful chemical agents like free radicals) and supplier of oxygen. The latter quality is particularly helpful in regulating the functions of various organs and cells in need.

Sharp Intelligence

For starters, Shilajit’s nootropic properties has been directly associated with mitigating cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer’s. Because it effectively strengthens memory/learning abilities while injecting jolts of energy, Shilajit has long been proclaimed a helpful aid to intelligence.

Shilajit actually contains a number of beneficial chemicals that aid in psychological stability and and performance. Along with the principal fulvic acid, this includes humic acid, hippuric acid, amino acid, and benzopyrones, among others. Indeed, anecdotal evidence supports this notion in the form of heightened concentration.

Absorption of Vital Nutrients

As a yoga vahi, Shilajit is exceptional at delivering nutrients to the body in an expedited, efficient manner. And while some companies offer variants of Shilajit mostly comprised of fulvic acid, Now Alchemy Shilajit is filled to the brim with all sorts of beneficial biochemical constituents. This includes humic acid, dibenzo-alpha pyrones (DBPs), and over 85 other valuable minerals.

Not only does our Shilajit resin contain these elements, but it also directly drives them into the body. Thus, cells can quickly absorb these vital nutrients such that their useful byproducts take potent action.

Take 1-3 droppers full (each dropper fills up 50-75%), under the tongue 1-3 times per day, or as recommended by your health care professional or personally desired. Hold under your tongue for 15 seconds before swallowing, apply topically, or add to food and or drink. 120 droppers per bottle. Effects are more noticeable on an empty stomach. Great to use before physical activities like exercise and intimacy, or in replacement of coffee.