Sep 11, 2024
Shilajit: A Compliation Of Scientific Literature
This page brings together the entirety of the scientific research behind one of nature’s most studied mineral compounds.
Shilajit has been examined across over 76 scientific studies for its impressive effects across human biology. Browse the research below to explore the specific ways shilajit may support energy, focus, resilience, hormonal health, and more — and discover the benefits most relevant to your goals.
Disclaimer - None of the following information is medical advice. Information provided on this website is for education and research purposes only.
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Cellular Energy, Mitochondrial & Foundation Health
Research suggests shilajit may support energy production and cellular function by improving mitochondrial efficiency and mineral transport.
- May improve mitochondrial energy production [27][28][33]
- May counteract exhaustion and fatigue [11][27]
- May enhance bioavailability and retention of minerals within cells [19]
- May promote deep, cellular remineralisation [3]
Physical Performance, Strength & Recovery
Studies indicate shilajit may support physical output and recovery, particularly under stress or exertion.
- May improve muscular strength [11][17]
- May improve recovery and athletic performance [17][33]
- May improve pain tolerance [12][63]
- May protect against high-altitude related illness, including hypoxia, AMS and HAPE [8]
- May support acclimatisation to high altitudes [8]
Cognitive Function, Brain Health & Neuroprotection
Evidence suggests shilajit may support brain function, resilience, and cognitive clarity.
- May protect against neurodegeneration and demonstrate neuroprotective properties [3][4][16][56][58][74]
- May enhance memory [6][36]
- May enhance learning retention [6]
- May increase dopamine levels [6]
- May restore blood-brain barrier integrity [56]
Stress, Anxiety, Mood & Mental Resilience
Research suggests shilajit may influence stress response, mood regulation, and nervous system balance.
- May reduce anxiety [6][12][18][27][36][48][70]
- May improve stress tolerance [27][33][60]
- May present antipsychotic-like properties [57][69]
- May reduce alcohol withdrawal and dependence symptoms [18]
- Potentially displays positive effects against opioid withdrawal, dependence and tolerance [61]
Hormonal Health, Libido & Fertility
Studies indicate shilajit may support hormonal balance and reproductive health.
- May increase androgenic hormones, including testosterone and DHEA [1][9]
- May improve fertility [9][43][55]
- May enhance libido [43]
- May improve erectile function [38]
Immune Function, Disease Resistance & Antimicrobial Effects
Evidence suggests shilajit may influence immune response and microbial balance.
- May positively modulate immune response [8][31][34][35][49][66][67]
- May improve disease resistance [49]
- May present antimicrobial properties [16][22][23]
- May present antiviral properties [42][46]
- May present antifungal properties [23][37]
Detoxification, Environmental Protection & Heavy Metal Binding
Research suggests fulvic acid in shilajit may assist in detoxification and protection from environmental toxins.
- May detoxify and protect from heavy metals (fulvic acid binding capacity reported 5–100× stronger than clays) [19][24][26][43]
- May bind to pesticides, including glyphosate, and block absorption [21]
- Fulvic acid may neutralise glyphosate’s antimicrobial effects, supporting gut flora [8][22]
- May protect against and detoxify radiation (radionuclides) [20][44][54]
- May mitigate graphene toxicity [75][76]
Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory & Anti-Ageing Properties
Studies suggest shilajit may combat oxidative stress and inflammation.
- May present antioxidant properties [2][7][13][14][23][27][31][32][45][54][58][59]
- May present anti-ageing properties [29][30]
- May be cardioprotective [13][14][53]
Digestive, Liver & Metabolic Support
Evidence suggests shilajit may support digestion, liver function, and nutrient absorption.
- May promote healthy digestion and absorption of foods [8]
- May be liver-protective [7][39][40]
- May present anti-ulcerogenic properties [50][68][73]
- May improve iron absorption and bioavailability [8]
- May support iron-deficiency anemia without causing iron toxicity [15]
Bone, Skin & Tissue Repair
Research suggests shilajit may support structural integrity and tissue regeneration.
- May support bone health [45][47][64][72]
- May improve wound healing [51][62][68][71]
- Has been used to support healing of skin conditions, including psoriasis, eczema, seborrheic keratosis, pruritis and actinic keratosis [23][52]
- May be photoprotective, potentially increasing UV tolerance and reducing skin damage [8]
Cellular Regulation (Preclinical)
Preclinical studies suggest fulvic compounds may influence abnormal cellular behaviour.
- May inhibit proliferation of cancerous cells via apoptosis induction [7][65]
- Fulvic acid may influence tumour healing pathways [7][25][41]
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Clinical evaluation of purified Shilajit on testosterone levels in healthy volunteers [1]
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26395129/
Therapeutic Potential of Fulvic Acid in Chronic Inflammatory Diseases and Diabetes [2]
https://www.hindawi.com/journals/jdr/2018/5391014/
Shilajit
: A Natural Phytocomplex with Potential Procognitive Activity [3]
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3296184/
Fulvic acid inhibits aggregation and promotes disassembly of tau fibrils associated with Alzheimer's disease [4]
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21785188/
Complement-fixing activity of fulvic acid from Shilajit and other natural sources [5]
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19107845/
Effects of Shilajit on memory, anxiety and brain monoamines in rats [6]
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Mineral pitch induces apoptosis and inhibits proliferation via modulating reactive oxygen species in hepatic c@ncer cells [7]
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4882837/
Shilajit:
 A panacea for high-altitude problems [8]
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2876922/
Clinical evaluation of spermatogenic activity of processed Shilajit in oligospermia [9]
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20078516/
Safety and efficacy of shilajit (mumie, moomiyo) [10]
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23733436/
The effects of Shilajit supplementation on fatigue-induced decreases in muscular strength and serum hydroxyproline levels [11]
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30728074/
Glycine- and GABA-mimetic Actions of Shilajit on the Substantia Gelatinosa Neurons of the Trigeminal Subnucleus Caudalis in Mice [12]
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3222798/
Shilajit: evaluation of its effects on blood chemistry of normal human subjects [13]
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22557121/
Cardioprotective effect of mumie (shilajit) on experimentally induced myocardial injury [14]
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24448712/
Evaluation of safety profile of black shilajit after 91 days repeated administration in rats [15]
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3609271/
Mumijo Traditional Medicine: Fossil Deposits from Antarctica (Chemical Composition and Beneficial Bioactivity) [16]
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3139983/
The Human Skeletal Muscle Transcriptome in Response to Oral Shilajit Supplementation [17]
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4948208/
Effect of Withania Somnifera and Shilajit on Alcohol Addiction in Mice [18]