Shilajit has been used in the East for thousands of years as one of the most powerful medicines, superfoods and supplements. Shilajit is formed when organic plant matter became trapped between layers of rock millions of years ago. Over time and under extreme pressure, the organic matter became a rich, mineral resin that seeped out of the rocks themselves. Famed in Ayurvedic medicine for treating dozens of health problems, it is an impressive powerhouse of nutrients, minerals, coenzymes, and volatile acids, all of which can have positive effects on your
health.
What Does Shilajit Do for the Body?
Holistic Metabolism Support
Shilajit provides a number of minerals, amino acids, fatty acids and other organic compounds that play relevant roles in the enhancement of the body’s metabolism. Metabolism is a complex web of biochemical processes in the body where the nutrients derived from ingested food are converted into forms that can be utilized by the body and eventually trigger most of the body’s functions including those of the immune and nervous systems.
Shilajit for balancing body systems
Synergy Metabolic Effect
Fulvic acid, Trace Minerals & Bio-Active elements aid Metabolism for the better body performance While the immune system is responsible for cleansing, recovery, protection and rejuvenation, the nervous system has some
effect on energy levels (mood), brain function, reactions, and libido to some degree. In essence, the elements shilajit contains are used in metabolic processes that are responsible for the balanced function of all body systems.
Because shilajit has been found to contain around 85 minerals in their ionic form along with other nutrients and organic compounds, it’s no wonder Shilajit is thought of as a panacea in Ayurvedic medicine. No other single supplement provides so many nutrients essential for a healthy metabolism, energy production and overall health and vitality. Shilajit is considered a tonic or adaptogen; a tonic is a substance that helps to balance body systems, boosting those that are low-functioning and calming those that are overstressed.
Bioavailability Enhancement
Not only does shilajit contain its own wealth of vital nutrients, some of the nutrients it contains, such as fulvic acid, fatty acids, cysteine, methionine, proline and lysine,1,2 also improve the absorption and usage (bioavailability) of other consumed nutrients. So taking shilajit actually improves the way your body digests and uses the rest of your diet! This is helpful, given the modern issues surrounding soil depletion and reduced nutrition of the foods we consume compared to even 50 years ago. Shilajit therefore helps your body function better rather than offering unique benefits of itself. It is, however, one of the richest supplemental sources of fulvic acid as well as humic acid, which are becoming more popular in their own right.