Shilajit (Mumio)
Shilajit is a nutrient and mineral-rich resin considered a panacea in Ayurveda. This gummy-like organic mass comes from layers of rock in several mountain ranges throughout the world, including the Himalayan, Tibetan, and Altai mountains. Shilajit is classified as a herbomineral due to the complex and eclectic nature of its active compounds. Shilajit has a wide colour range, from pale brown to blackish-brownish and therefore differs in its mineral composition.
Slows down Ageing
Shilajit has been touted for millennia as the best herbal carrier of energy and nutrition into the human body. Modern science has supported that premise by identifying fulvic and humic acids found in abundance in Shilajit. Fulvic and humic acids are responsible for energy production within the cell. Fulvic acid, the primary component of Shilajit, is a strong antioxidant. It promotes skin and tissue rejuvenation and regeneration. Shilajit has a high content of minerals, such as Manganese, Copper and Zinc. They are necessary for the body's natural wound healing process. When they are combined with Fulvic Acid, inflammation is reduced and new tissue formation is improved. Fulvic acid can penetrate our cells to promote better absorption of electrolytes. This process subsequently slows ageing. Shilajit also acts as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound. It helps reduce free radicals and cellular damage in the body, which are two key factors in ageing. Daily supplementation of Shilajit also contributes to overall vitality, longevity and a slower ageing process.
Supports Brain Function
Fulvic acid is a powerful antioxidant, and the amount of it in Shilajit makes it a powerful ally of the brain. The numerous compounds found in Shilajit help support brain function. Shilajit improves brain blood flow and reduces the high pressure in the brain. It also helps decrease oxidative stress.
A study in the International Journal of Alzheimer's Disease noted that Shilajit may help prevent, slow the progression and control cognitive disorders, such as Alzheimer's. Our nervous system is composed of many important proteins, and one of them is tau protein, but an accumulation of tau protein can trigger damage to brain cells. Fulvic acid prevents the buildup of tau protein and improves cognitive health. Researchers confirm that the fulvic acid in Shilajit may stop the abnormal buildup of tau protein and reduce inflammation, potentially improving Alzheimer's symptoms.
Iron Deficiency Anaemia
One of the most common types of nutrient deficiency, iron deficiency, is the most common type of anaemia. Iron deficiency anaemia can be caused by a low-iron diet or the body's inability to absorb iron and blood loss. Symptoms include fatigue, weakness, cold hands and feet, headache, irregular heartbeat. Iron is essential in the formation of red blood cells in the form of haemoglobin and myoglobin. Haemoglobin transports oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body's tissues, and myoglobin stores the oxygen for use when there is a shortage, especially during exercises. Along with other minerals, Shilajit is rich in iron and humic acid. Shilajit supplements can slowly increase the level of iron in the blood. It also contains fulvic acid, which helps in better absorption of vitamins and minerals. Not only does it help in better absorption, but it also increases the potency of vitamins and minerals.
An Energy Booster
Shilajit is a powerful supplement for boosting endurance and strength. As we mentioned above, it is rich in fulvic acid, and this compound contains almost 45% oxygen. The high oxygen content can offset the increase of lactic acid and carbon dioxide during exercise.
Chronic Fatigue and Altitude sickness
Shilajit contains fulvic acid and more than 84 minerals, so it offers numerous health benefits. It can function as an antioxidant to improve your immune response and memory, an anti-inflammatory remedy, an energy booster, and a diuretic to remove excess fluid from your body. Because of these benefits, Shilajit is thought to help counteract many symptoms associated with higher altitudes like pulmonary oedema, insomnia, lethargy, feeling tired or sluggish, body pain, dementia and hypoxia. Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a long-term condition that causes extreme tiredness or fatigue. CFS has been associated with mitochondrial dysfunction. Supplementation of Shilajit restores energy, prevent mitochondrial dysfunction and helps reduce symptoms of CFS.
Improves Testosterone Level
We are all well aware that testosterone is primarily a male sex hormone, but did you know it is found in both men and women? Apart from the development of male sexual organs, it is also needed to develop bone mass and muscles in both men and women. It's also a source of energy and brain function. As we grow old, the testosterone level normally decreases. The signs of a low level of testosterone are low libido or low sex drive, reduced production of semen in men, hair loss, fatigue, mood fluctuations, loss of sleep, increased body fat, and loss of muscle mass. Daily supplementation of Shilajit helps significantly raise the testosterone level.
OTHER NAME(S): Asphaltum Punjabianum, Baragshun, Black Bitumen, Baad-a-ghee, Barahshin, Brag zhun, Chao-tong, Dorobi, Mineral Pitch, Mineral Wax, Mumijo, Mumio, Momia, Moomiyo, Mummiyo, Mumie, Mumlai, Shargai, Shilajeet, Salajeet
