Shilajit Health Benefits, Properties, and Uses

Shilajit is a black, tar-like substance known as a mineral wax. Harvested from the Himalayan and Tibetan mountains, shilajit has been for thousands of years in traditional medicine, including in Ayurveda, for disease prevention and vitality.^1,2

Shilajit Health Uses and Health Benefits

Shilajit health benefits come from its content of fulvic acid, a chemical that has benefits for digestion, skin health and energy-boosting. Shilajit also has neuroprotective health benefits, meaning it can help protect the brain from damage such as traumatic brain injuries, Alzheimer’s disease and epilepsy. Shilajit uses also include being a remedy for arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis because of its pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory properties.^1,2

References

1. https://draxe.com/shilajit/ 
2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3296184/