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Shilajit (Fulvic-Standardized)

Himalayan mineral pitch with fulvic acids studied for testosterone.

Testosterone SupportEnergy ProductionAthletic Performance

Overview

Himalayan mineral pitch with fulvic acids studied for testosterone.

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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

        Effects on the body

        Organ system effects

        Evidence-based benefits

        Raises total testosterone in healthy men

        Moderate evidence

        Potential side effects

        Common
        • · Heavy metal concerns if unpurified
        Rare
          Serious

            Drug interactions

            No notable interactions reported.

            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

            None listed.

            Avoid combining with

            No specific avoidances listed.

            Dosing & bioavailability

            Typical dose
            250–500 mg purified
            With food?
            Morning

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            Scientific evidence (8)

            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

            PubMed: Shilajit (Fulvic-Standardized) — randomized controlled trial

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewGoogle Scholar · 1970

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