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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

What is the main practical safety issue?

Verbraucherzentrale reports excessive heavy metals in some Ayurvedic and fulvic-acid products. It advises pregnant women to seek medical advice before using these product categories. Trial results cannot establish the purity of an untested retail product. 1 2

For information, not individual medical advice. Ingredient studies do not establish the effectiveness of these products.

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