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Shilajit

Shilajit is a natural material associated with decomposed plant matter, found in mountain regions including the Himalayas. It contains fulvic acids and minerals.

Also listed as Mineral Pitch, Jew's Pitch, Mineral Wax, Salajeet

EnergyLongevityImmune SupportSexual HealthStress & Mood

What it is studied for

The strongest rated effects first. Bars show the size of the effect, the letter grades the evidence, and each rating lists the studies behind it.

Physical EnergyEnergyModerateBNo linked study
Oxidative stressLongevityModerateBNo linked study
Immune SupportModerateBNo linked study
Male LibidoSexual HealthModerateBNo linked study
Energy CrashesEnergySmallCNo linked study
Chronic StressStress & MoodSmallCNo linked study
All 16 rated effectsGrouped by health goal, with the publications behind each rating

What is shilajit?

Shilajit is a natural material associated with decomposed plant matter, found in mountain regions including the Himalayas. It contains fulvic acids and other organic and mineral components. 1

Why people take it

Energy21.8%
Immune Support9.9%
Detox9.8%
Cognition9.7%
Longevity9.1%
Stress & Mood8.9%

SuppCo community snapshot, 2026-09-28. Reasons for use are not evidence that it works.

Questions people ask

Was the testosterone trial a study of low libido?

No. It tested hormone levels in healthy middle-aged men. 2

Has shilajit been shown to prevent fractures?

The cited trial assessed bone density and blood markers, not fracture prevention. 3

Are advertised mineral amounts reliable?

CVUA found some advertised mineral amounts were very low; marketing claims do not replace composition testing. 4

Sources

  1. Shilajit: A Natural Phytocomplex with Potential Procognitive Activity International Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, 2012