Genuine Shilajit resin was traditionally used in Ayurvedic and Siberian shamanic medicine almost as a panacea. Since 1960s the modern day medical and pharmaceutical science was looking into the substance known as Shilajit (alternatively known as Mumijo, Shilajeet, mineral pitch, etc.). Even though the science did not find panacea qualities, what was found was an incredibly wide array of profound benefits. This explains why the ancients used this substance to successfully address numerous health issues.
THE BENEFITS OF SHILAJIT INCLUDE
Antioxidant properties.
Shilajit not being an antioxidant itself mimics the most powerful antioxidants. Incredibly on one hand it promotes cellular respiration which would normally lead to oxidation, on the other hand, it inhibits damage from oxidation. This is a unique and powerful antiaging property.
Shilajit not being an antioxidant itself mimics the most powerful antioxidants. Incredibly on one hand it promotes cellular respiration which would normally lead to oxidation, on the other hand, it inhibits damage from oxidation. This is a unique and powerful antiaging property.
Antibacterial properties.
On the contact, the substance destroys common pathogenic microbe strains. This includes staphylococci, streptococci, coliform bacteria, enterococci, Proteus.
On the contact, the substance destroys common pathogenic microbe strains. This includes staphylococci, streptococci, coliform bacteria, enterococci, Proteus.
Alcohol withdrawal.
Sometimes Shilajit with other herbs may be effective in reducing alcohol withdrawal anxiety.
Sometimes Shilajit with other herbs may be effective in reducing alcohol withdrawal anxiety.
Anabolic benefits.
Mineral pitch is a natural alternative to anabolic substances. Healthy and naturally it increases strength and muscle mass while promoting the corporations well and fast.
Mineral pitch is a natural alternative to anabolic substances. Healthy and naturally it increases strength and muscle mass while promoting the corporations well and fast.
Blood sugar control and diabetes.
In vivo the Shilajit-based formulation showed to effectively repair and regenerate tissue of a pancreas. It also maintained healthy levels of blood glucose and lipid profile.
In vivo the Shilajit-based formulation showed to effectively repair and regenerate tissue of a pancreas. It also maintained healthy levels of blood glucose and lipid profile.
Immune benefits.
Genuine and high quality Resin is a potent and nonspecific stimulator off the immune system.
Genuine and high quality Resin is a potent and nonspecific stimulator off the immune system.
Cognition enhancing benefits.
It promotes learning, memory and cerebral activity.
It promotes learning, memory and cerebral activity.
Inhibition of painkiller tolerance development.
While taking Shilajit a body may not develop a tolerance to pain killers. This means that it could be an effective way to counter addiction to painkillers.
While taking Shilajit a body may not develop a tolerance to pain killers. This means that it could be an effective way to counter addiction to painkillers.
Sedation and pain control.
Shilajit could be used complementary for sedation and pain control in certain situations.
Shilajit could be used complementary for sedation and pain control in certain situations.
Anti-toxic and anti-radiation.
Moomiyo/Shilajit can be used to detoxify the body/liver and to counter side effects of x-ray radiation.
Moomiyo/Shilajit can be used to detoxify the body/liver and to counter side effects of x-ray radiation.
Anti-allergic.
Shilajit stabilizes mast cells over time and can have anti-allergic properties.
Shilajit stabilizes mast cells over time and can have anti-allergic properties.
Anti-inflammatory.
Moomiyo is a potent anti-inflammatory agent which naturally reduces inflammation. It was traditionally used to address wound healing, tissue damage and multiple inflammatory conditions.
Moomiyo is a potent anti-inflammatory agent which naturally reduces inflammation. It was traditionally used to address wound healing, tissue damage and multiple inflammatory conditions.
Energy production.
Mineral Pitch (a.k.a. Shilajit, Moomiyo, Salajeet, etc.) activates mitochondrial respiration on a cellular level and contributes to the long-lasting energy without being a stimulant.
Mineral Pitch (a.k.a. Shilajit, Moomiyo, Salajeet, etc.) activates mitochondrial respiration on a cellular level and contributes to the long-lasting energy without being a stimulant.
Tissue regeneration. (Bones, skin, organs, muscles)
There are extensive studies on mineral pitch use (Moomiyo) use for regeneration of broken bones. Shilajit was traditionally used to regenerate damaged tissue in a body. Tradition was confirmed by Soviet doctors in the 60s 70s and 80s, who routinely used Moomiyo to accelerate healing of broken bones.
There are extensive studies on mineral pitch use (Moomiyo) use for regeneration of broken bones. Shilajit was traditionally used to regenerate damaged tissue in a body. Tradition was confirmed by Soviet doctors in the 60s 70s and 80s, who routinely used Moomiyo to accelerate healing of broken bones.
Mental and physical performance enhancer.
Genuine mineral pitch resin substantially improves performance on mental and physical levels.
Genuine mineral pitch resin substantially improves performance on mental and physical levels.
Don’t believe the HYPE!
Before we start talking about Shilajit benefits, I would like to point out that genuine Shilajit is RARE and VALUABLE. They are countless companies trying to “sell” the consumer on countless benefits. The reality is very different… Behind many benefits claims, there is nothing but marketing.
The truth is over 99% of products sold as Shilajit are FAKE. Besides being counterfeit, in the best case scenario be soil extractions, and in the worst case scenario will be a substance loaded with side effects from contaminants and for processing.
To my best knowledge there are less than five companies in the Western Hemisphere of the world offering genuine and quality resin. Even between these companies it is still questionable who has the best quality to offer.
Having that said here are the Benefits of Shilajit based not on HYPE but actually real historical records and and scientific studies.
SHILAJIT BENEFITS IN AYURVEDA
Caraka Saṃhitā is the foundational body of knowledge of Ayurveda. Translated as simply “Compendium of Caraka” is an ancient Indian medical text. It comprehensively addresses health, disease and practice of medicine. Roughly 2000 years of age it is still valid as far as health maintenance manual. According to Caraka Samhita, there is no curable disease, which can be treated without Shilajit.
Modern-day science when studying Shilajit confirmed many ancient applications and demonstrated efficacy in vivo (in living organisms) and in vitro (in the lab). The prominent names in Shilajit are the Soviet physician A. Shakirov and the Indian pharmaceutical chemist S. Ghoshal. Much follow-up work was conducted by their followers countless physicians, biologists and chemists.
SHILAJIT BENEFITS VERIFIED BY SCIENCE.
Antioxidant Properties of Shilajit
Shilajit is a compound with potent antioxidant properties. In an article called: “Antilipid Peroxidative Property of Shilajit” the researchers demonstrated that Shilajit inhibits lipid peroxidation induced by cumene hydroperoxide and ADP/FE**. It also reduced the rate of oxidation of reduced glutathione content and inhibited ongoing lipid peroxidation, induced by these agents immediately after its addition of the incubation system. (Yamini B. Tripathi 1996)
Processed extract of mumie efficiently traps hydroxyl radicals, NO- and SO -radicals and also can regenerate ascorbic acid [Ghosal, 1995]. Mumie is an inhibitor of lipid peroxidation induced by cumene hydroperoxide and ADP/Fe2+ complex in a dose-dependent manner. It decreases the rate of oxidation of reduced glutathione and inhibits ongoing lipid peroxidation, induced by these agents, immediately after its addition to the incubation system. Antiradical properties of mumie extract can be attributed to the presence of dibenzo-a- pyrones and fulvic acid It is assumed that the therapeutic properties of some multicomponent preparations, containing mumie in their composition, are caused by anti radical properties of this humus matter. Mumie activates mitochondrial respiration but suppresses activity of succinate – oxidase and NADH-oxidase in mitochondrion. (Igor Schepetkin 2002)
Antibacterial Shilajit.
Genuine mumie has a pronounced antimicrobial activity and on contact will neutralize different pathologic microbe strains such as staphylococci, streptococci, coliform bacteria, enterococci, Proteus. This was established by Dr. A. Shakirov in 1967-1969. Traditionally the substance was used to heal wounds producing pus. (Igor Schepetkin 2002)
Shilajit as a natural treatment for Alcohol withdrawal.
“Evaluation of the Anxiolytic Activity of NR-Anx-C (a poly-herbal formulation) in ethanol withdrawal-induced anxiety behavior in rats. In this study, a Shilajit-based formulation was used to control alcohol withdrawal symptoms in vivo. The study demonstrated that the use of the Shilajit based herbal formulation is comparable in efficacy to the use of a pharmaceutical known as Alprazolam (also known as Xanax). The scientists managed to reduce anxiety in rats resulting from alcohol withdrawal symptoms. (I. Mohan 2001)
It is rather exciting to me that it is naturally possible to support emotional health and stability with Shilajit. The frustrating part is that so far only Pürblack was capable of replicating such results naturally by claiming cumulative effects of alcohol neutralization and emotional resilience. Strange is the fact that if in the study one required several auxiliary herbs to create the effect of effective alcohol withdrawal, the leading Shilajit brand on the market seems to manage replicate the effect simply using Shilajit resin alone.
Natural Anabolic Benefits of Shilajit.
Mineral Pitch is a natural anabolic agent. It was traditionally used by Soviet sports and military to maintain health and increase strength and muscle mass while recuperating well and fast. The anabolic effect includes activation of an anabolic process on cell and molecular levels in different organs and tissues. Research have shown that a mumie extract accelerates the process of protein and nucleic acid synthesis, stimulates energy providing reactions in the liver, and promotes transport of minerals into muscle and bone tissue. (Igor Schepetkin 2002)
Immune benefits.
Moomie (A.k.a. Shilajit) is a nonspecific immune system stimulator. It proliferates lymphocytes, activates the macrophages. It was shown to accelerate regeneration of the immune system (lymphopoietic erythropoiesis). The resin restored more rapidly the number of lymphocytes and peripheral blood, bone marrow and spleen. (Igor Schepetkin 2002)
Blood sugar in diabetes.
In “Effect of D-400, and Ayurvedic Herbal Formulation on Experimentally Induced Diabetes Mellitus” published in Phytotherapy Research volume 10 (1996). In this study, Shilajit was used as a part of an herbal formulation. Obviously the scientists knew that ancient physicians have consistently used genuine Shilajit to treat diabetes often with herbs added to such formulations. In their study, they induced diabetes in vivo to animals and successfully demonstrated that would application of Shilajit based formulation diabetes can be successfully treated through repair and regeneration of endocrine pancreas. (S. K. Mitra 1996)
In a similar study called “effect of Shilajit on blood glucose and lipid profile in alloxan – induced diabetic rats” scientists so that Shilajit produced a significant reduction in blood glucose levels and also produced beneficial effects on the lipid profile. Even though in this study Shilajit was combined with pharmaceuticals in two doses out of three in each case results on blood sugar were beneficial. (N. A. Trivedi 2004) The study confirmed in a way knowledge accumulated prior by Soviet physicians who did not use Shilajit (Moomiyo in Russian) as a self standing drug in medical therapy, but as a supplement to support efficacy of medical treatments. On the other hand, both studies also validated ancient therapies throughout Asian Shilajit/Moomiyo producing regions where the resin was used to actively control and treat people with diabetes prior to availability of modern-day pharmaceuticals.
Cognition enhancing effect.
Mumie / Shilajit Was traditionally used in Indian medicine to attenuate cerebral functional deficit, including amnesia, in geriatric patients. It was shown that Shilajit promoted learning and memory. (Cho-Rok Jung 2002) (Igor Schepetkin 2002)
Painkiller tolerance
In 2001 S. Ghosal with other two scientists published a paper called: “Effects of Shilajit on the development of tolerance to morphine in mice”. The scientists empirically demonstrated that administration of Shilajit on a daily basis inhibits development of tolerance to morphine induced analgesia. Morphine being an opioid is traditionally used to control pain. The downside of morphine use is the development of tolerance to it and constantly requiring higher doses leading to addiction to the compound. In the discussion part of the paper one concluded that Shilajit could have a great potential as a prospective inhibitor of analgesic tolerance to morphine. (P. Tiwari 2001)
Interestingly, most Shilajit on the market except only one brand does not demonstrate this effect. This is exactly why in order to get maximum benefits from your Mineral Pitch it is important to go for the brand that is not all hype, but demonstrates efficacy through unique quality. On the other hand, the problem with multiple brands and merchants offering “Shilajit” or imitations is that most of them will never show the efficacy of the substance originally tested in the lab environments.
Sedation and pain control.
“Glycine- and Gaba-mimetic Actions of Shilajit on the Substantia Gelatinosa Neurons of the Trigeminal Subnucleus Caudalis in Mice” was an in vitro study performed at the Department of Oral Physiology at Chonbuk National University, Korea. The research demonstrated that Shilajit mimics GABA and glycine receptors activation in the brain tissue. It was also suggested that it can be used to control certain types of pain. (Hua Yin 2011)
Human growth hormone and testosterone production naturally.
Moomie (Shilajit) may contribute to stimulation of the human body to produce more of its own growth hormone and testosterone. (Igor Schepetkin 2002)
Sedation and pain control.
“Glycine- and Gaba-mimetic Actions of Shilajit on the Substantia Gelatinosa Neurons of the Trigeminal Subnucleus Caudalis in Mice” was an in vitro study performed at the Department of Oral Physiology at Chonbuk National University, Korea. The research demonstrated that Shilajit mimics GABA and glycine receptors activation in the brain tissue. It was also suggested that it can be used to control certain types of pain. (Hua Yin 2011)
Human growth hormone and testosterone production naturally.
Moomie (Shilajit) may contribute to stimulation of the human body to produce more of its own growth hormone and testosterone. (Igor Schepetkin 2002)
Antitoxic and anti-radiation.
Mumyo was traditionally used in To detoxify and nourish. In a doctoral dissertation called “Moomiyo effect on tumor growth and creation of blood subjected to x-ray radiation”, a Russian doctor Kaligin V. I. demonstrated the benefits of mineral pitch to counter negative effects of radiation sickness. (Kaligin 1984) Unfortunately, this work is available only in Russian through the central scientific, medical library in Moscow.
Antialergic
Ghosal in 1888 and Bhattacharya in 1989 Demonstrated significant anti-allergic activity of Shilajit stabilizing mast cells and decreasing degranulation. (Igor Schepetkin 2002)
Antiinflamatory.
Mineral Pitch (a.k.a. Moomiyo, Mumie, Shilajit, Shilajit) is a traditional anti-inflammatory agent. Greek physicians of antiquity used this medicine for various problems including arthritis and inflammation. (Igor Schepetkin 2002)
Antialergic
Ghosal in 1888 and Bhattacharya in 1989 Demonstrated significant anti-allergic activity of Shilajit stabilizing mast cells and decreasing degranulation. (Igor Schepetkin 2002)
Antiinflamatory.
Mineral Pitch (a.k.a. Moomiyo, Mumie, Shilajit, Shilajit) is a traditional anti-inflammatory agent. Greek physicians of antiquity used this medicine for various problems including arthritis and inflammation. (Igor Schepetkin 2002)
The Momie resin is an excellent tool against inflammation. Indeed traditionally it was used in folk medicine to treat people with inflammatory issues. Multiple modern scientific studies demonstrated its efficacy. As an auxiliary, it was conventionally used to support patients with paradentosis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and cervical spondylosis. Soviet doctors have routinely used it to clean wounds from necrotic tissues, granulation, epithelization, and decrease the period of wound healing. In the lab, Shilajit have demonstrated to be a powerful tool to suppress artificially induced inflammation. (Igor Schepetkin 2002)
“Complement-fixing Activity of Fulvic Acid from Shilajit and Other Natural Sources was published in by an international group of scientists from the Montana State University demonstrated that Shilajit is a highly potent complement fixing agent. Even though the study was performed in vitro it in a way revealed why Shilajit was traditionally used in folk medicine for the treatment of a variety of disorders, including syndromes involving excessive complement activation. The study established that multiple fractions of Shilajit are products of broken down polysaccharides and suggested that such from different plans enhance wound healing and have potential to treat inflammatory disease. (Igor A. Schepetkin 2009)
Energy Production.
Moomiyo activates mitochondrial respiration but suppresses activity of succinate – oxidase and NADH-oxidase in Mitochondrion. It induces adults related increase in superoxide dismutase, catalase, and glutathione peroxidase activities as well. This means that while increasing production of energy through a cellular respiration the substance simultaneously protects from damage that usually goes along with increased production of energy. (Igor Schepetkin 2002)
“Complement-fixing Activity of Fulvic Acid from Shilajit and Other Natural Sources was published in by an international group of scientists from the Montana State University demonstrated that Shilajit is a highly potent complement fixing agent. Even though the study was performed in vitro it in a way revealed why Shilajit was traditionally used in folk medicine for the treatment of a variety of disorders, including syndromes involving excessive complement activation. The study established that multiple fractions of Shilajit are products of broken down polysaccharides and suggested that such from different plans enhance wound healing and have potential to treat inflammatory disease. (Igor A. Schepetkin 2009)
Energy Production.
Moomiyo activates mitochondrial respiration but suppresses activity of succinate – oxidase and NADH-oxidase in Mitochondrion. It induces adults related increase in superoxide dismutase, catalase, and glutathione peroxidase activities as well. This means that while increasing production of energy through a cellular respiration the substance simultaneously protects from damage that usually goes along with increased production of energy. (Igor Schepetkin 2002)
Bones, skin, muscle, organs and other tissue regeneration.
In the article “Medical Drugs From Humus Matter: Focus on Moomie” researchers I. Schepetkin, A. Khlebnikov and Byoung Se Kwon discuss medicinal properties of Moomiyo (also known as Mumie, Shilajit, Salajeet, etc.). According to the article the substance was traditionally used in Asian herbal medicine both inwardly and outwardly against injuries, bone fractures, dislocations, diseases of skin, diseases of peripheral nervous system and also as a soothing and anti-inflammatory agent. (Igor Schepetkin 2002)
In the same article, it is noted that the resin will regenerate damaged bones approximately 2 times faster than they normally would. This effect was used by Soviet surgeons consistently for many years. (Igor Schepetkin 2002)
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