Shilajit is also called silajit, salajeet, asphaltum, momia, shargai, mumijo and moomiyo. Found only in parts of Central Asia, it is a sticky tar-like substance, color ranging from white to dark brown. Depending on color Shilajit has varying chemical composition. In general it is rich in nutrients like B vitamins, amino acids, fulvic acids, essential oils, hymatomelanic acid, ionic minerals and many more micro-nutrients. A similar substance is also found in the Caucasus Mountains. In the United States, supplement companies are selling Shilajit as an ingredient in testosterone boosting supplements. It has four main properties: Anti-inflammatory, Adaptogenic, Anabolic and General Tonic. An ancient Ayurvedic text, called the Charaka Samhita, states that there is no curable disease in the universe, which is not effectively cured by shilajit. Dabur Shilajit capsules are available in India at the following link as on October 3, 2014:
Shilajit has been used in traditional Indian medicine as an anti-inflammatory agent and athletes from Russia have been using it to speed up their recovery and reduce muscle soreness. It has excellent adaptogenic properties. Adaptogenics are substances found in nature which reduce fatigue and prevent physical and psychological stress. Shilajit helps increase levels of testosterone. Higher levels of testosterone when combined with proper training aids muscle mass. Studies have shown that subjects who took Shilajit showed faster lean muscle mass growth. As a general remedy or tonic, Shilajit helps a wide range of health issues. The issues may range from fighting common colds to curing cancer. Considering it has over 85 micronutrients and we all suffer from micronutrient deficiencies which in turn results in speeding up disease processes in the body, it is easy to understand how shilajit helps such a large number of health issues.
Shilajit is processed and packaged in capsule and tablet form in India by Dabur and Divya Ayurveda and is available Over the Counter on Amazon. Divya Shilajit tablets are available in the US at the following link as on October 3, 2014:
Shilajit is also spelt “shilajeet” and is a Sanskrit word which means “rock-invincible”. Mumijo is a word of Greek origin which also refers to shilajit. The substance is mentioned in the works of Aristotle and Avicenna as a remedy with antiseptic and general stimulant properties used in Caucasus Mountains. Scientists believe that people observed wounded animals frequenting caves with mumijo and so discovered the substance. Similar substances are used for medicinal purposes throughout Tibet.
It is still not clear whether shilajit has a geological or biological origin as it has numerous traces of vitamins and amino acids. A shilajit-like substance was found in Antarctica which contained glycerol derivatives and was also believed to have medicinal properties.
Based on current studies, the bioactivity of shilajit lacks substantial evidence. The immuno-modulatory activity does not stand the test of critical assessment and is considered as unproven.
Shilajit has been used in traditional Indian medicine as an anti-inflammatory agent and athletes from Russia have been using it to speed up their recovery and reduce muscle soreness. It has excellent adaptogenic properties. Adaptogenics are substances found in nature which reduce fatigue and prevent physical and psychological stress. Shilajit helps increase levels of testosterone. Higher levels of testosterone when combined with proper training aids muscle mass. Studies have shown that subjects who took Shilajit showed faster lean muscle mass growth. As a general remedy or tonic, Shilajit helps a wide range of health issues. The issues may range from fighting common colds to curing cancer. Considering it has over 85 micronutrients and we all suffer from micronutrient deficiencies which in turn results in speeding up disease processes in the body, it is easy to understand how shilajit helps such a large number of health issues. Shilajit is processed and packaged in capsule and tablet form in India by Dabur and Divya Ayurveda and is available Over the Counter on Amazon. Divya Shilajit tablets are available in the US at the following link as on October 3, 2014:
Shilajit is also spelt “shilajeet” and is a Sanskrit word which means “rock-invincible”. Mumijo is a word of Greek origin which also refers to shilajit. The substance is mentioned in the works of Aristotle and Avicenna as a remedy with antiseptic and general stimulant properties used in Caucasus Mountains. Scientists believe that people observed wounded animals frequenting caves with mumijo and so discovered the substance. Similar substances are used for medicinal purposes throughout Tibet. It is still not clear whether shilajit has a geological or biological origin as it has numerous traces of vitamins and amino acids. A shilajit-like substance was found in Antarctica which contained glycerol derivatives and was also believed to have medicinal properties.
Based on current studies, the bioactivity of shilajit lacks substantial evidence. The immuno-modulatory activity does not stand the test of critical assessment and is considered as unproven.
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