Shilajit (Purified)
Himalayan mineral resin supporting mitochondrial energy and testosterone.
By Suplagen Team · Updated
What it is
Shilajit is a mineral-rich resin formed from plant decomposition in mountain rock layers. Purified shilajit contains fulvic acid and dibenzo-α-pyrones.
How it works
Fulvic acid acts as electron shuttle in mitochondrial electron transport chain; dibenzo-α-pyrones support CoQ10 recycling.
What the evidence says
Emerging evidence for mitochondrial function and testosterone; limited but promising human trials.
How much to take
The catalog range is 250 to 500 mg daily, and 500 mg is the ceiling. Only use purified, processed shilajit; raw forms may contain heavy metals. PrimaVie is the well-studied purified brand.
The evidence is emerging for mitochondrial function and testosterone, with limited but promising human trials. Start at 250 mg.
When and how to take it
Morning, with warm water or milk. Cycle it, 8 weeks on and 2 off.
It naturally contains iron, so don't stack it with an iron supplement without monitoring. It appears in our energy guide with its grade attached.
Who should skip it
Hemochromatosis rules it out (it contains iron), gout is a contraindication (it may raise uric acid), and it's off-limits in pregnancy. Interactions: antidiabetic medications (mild) and blood pressure medications (mild).
Safety Notes
- ONLY use purified/processed shilajit — raw forms may contain heavy metals. PrimaVie is a well-studied purified brand.
- Cycling: 8 weeks on, 2 weeks off.
- Not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
- Use caution with: hemochromatosis (contains iron), gout (may raise uric acid), pregnancy.
- antidiabetic medications: May lower blood sugar slightly; monitor.
- blood pressure medications: May lower blood pressure; monitor.
Timing With Other Supplements
- Iron (Elemental): Contains iron; avoid combining with additional iron supplements unless monitored.
Common questions
How much shilajit should I take?
250 to 500 mg daily of a purified product, in the morning. 500 mg is the ceiling; cycle it 8 weeks on, 2 off.
Does shilajit increase testosterone?
The evidence is emerging, from limited human trials. Promising, not proven, and the dose that showed it was ordinary, not high.
Is raw shilajit safe?
No. Raw forms may contain heavy metals. The catalog's rule is purified, processed shilajit only.