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Shilajit (Fulvic-Standardized)

Himalayan mineral pitch with fulvic acids studied for testosterone.

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Overview

Himalayan mineral pitch with fulvic acids studied for testosterone.

Natural sources
  • Endogenously produced or biosynthesized molecule
  • Standardized pharmaceutical- or food-grade supplement
  • Combined with cofactors that improve absorption or activity
Common forms
  • Capsule or softgel
  • Powder
  • Sublingual or buccal
  • Liposomal liquid

Forms & variants of Shilajit

Different chemical forms of Shilajit behave differently. Browse each form's mechanism, bioavailability, and best-use context.

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Shilajit

Himalayan mineral exudate rich in fulvic acid, studied for testosterone and fatigue.

Mechanism of action

Fulvic acids act as electron carriers; may upregulate steroidogenic enzymes.

Pathways
  • · Fulvic acids act as electron carriers
  • · may upregulate steroidogenic enzymes

Effects on the body

Increases
total testosterone in healthy men

Organ system effects

Skeletal Muscle

Shilajit (Fulvic-Standardized) supports mitochondrial ATP production and fatigue resistance.

Evidence-based benefits

Raises total testosterone in healthy men

Moderate evidence

Potential side effects

Common
  • · Heavy metal concerns if unpurified
Rare
    Serious

      Drug interactions

      Prescription medications (general)
      Always disclose Shilajit (Fulvic-Standardized) use to your prescriber — additive, antagonistic, or pharmacokinetic interactions are possible.
      minor

      Safety & non-supplemental interactions

      Educational summary — always confirm with your clinician or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or combining with prescription therapy.

      Avoid with these conditions
      • ·Hormone-sensitive cancers (breast, prostate, ovarian, uterine)
      Avoid / monitor with these medications
      • ·Hormonal contraceptives, HRT, tamoxifen, aromatase inhibitors

      Supplement interactions

      Pairs well with
      • A high-quality multivitamin
        Covers micronutrient cofactors that support most supplement pathways.
      • Omega-3 (EPA/DHA)
        Foundational anti-inflammatory support that complements most regimens.
      Avoid combining with

      No specific avoidances listed.

      Dosing & bioavailability

      Typical dose
      250–500 mg purified
      Best form
      Most evidence is based on the capsule or softgel form.
      Timing
      Consistent daily timing recommended; split larger doses if GI tolerance is a concern.
      With food?
      Morning

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      Scientific evidence8Show studies
      RCTAndrologia · 2016

      Shilajit on testosterone in men

      Pandit S, et al.

      90-day DB-RCT in 75 men aged 45-55.

      Key findings

      Increased total and free testosterone vs placebo.

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

      PubMed: Shilajit (Fulvic-Standardized) — Raises total testosterone in healthy men

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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      Systematic reviewGoogle Scholar · 1970

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