Overview
Himalayan mineral exudate rich in fulvic acid, studied for testosterone and fatigue.
- Himalayan rock exudate
- Purified shilajit
- Standardized fulvic acid
Forms & variants of Shilajit
Different chemical forms of Shilajit behave differently. Browse each form's mechanism, bioavailability, and best-use context.
Mechanism of action
Fulvic and humic acids; mitochondrial CoQ10 enhancement; may modulate spermatogenesis.
- · Mitochondrial support
- · Spermatogenesis
Effects on the body
Organ system effects
Improves sperm count and motility.
Evidence-based benefits
Increases sperm count/motility in oligospermia
Moderate evidenceModest increase in total T
Limited evidencePotential side effects
- · GI upset
- · Heavy metal contamination if unpurified
Drug interactions
Safety & non-supplemental interactions
Educational summary — always confirm with your clinician or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or combining with prescription therapy.
- ·Hormone-sensitive cancers (breast, prostate, ovarian, uterine)
- ·Hormonal contraceptives, HRT, tamoxifen, aromatase inhibitors
Supplement interactions
- NAD+ precursor (NMN or NR)Complementary mitochondrial and sirtuin support.
- Omega-3Lowers inflammation and supports membrane integrity.
- HemochromatosisIron content.
Dosing & bioavailability
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Clinical evaluation of purified shilajit on testosterone levels in healthy volunteers
Pandit S, et al.
90-day RCT of 250 mg purified shilajit twice daily in healthy males 45–55 y.
Significant increase in total and free testosterone vs placebo.
PubMed: Shilajit — Increases sperm count/motility in oligospermia
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