Shilajit was mentioned in ancient Sanskrit texts thousands of years ago and known as “conqueror of mountains and destroyer of weakness,” and has been one of the staples of traditional medicine (and an aphrodisiac) in many Asian countries for thousands of years

It’s a tar-like substance found in the Himalayan and Tibet Mountains. When the temperatures rise around these mountains, this tar-like medical miracle substance oozes from crevices within the mountains. It ranges from yellowish-brown to pure black in color, the black variety is considered the most nutritional

One reason shilajit is such an effective medicinal herb is due to its high fulvic acid content. Fulvic acid has many proven benefits, from improving gut health to keeping skin healthy.
Known for thousands of years as a rejuvenator of the whole body, shilajit has garnered a fairly significant body of research for its impact on various body systems.

Shilajit encourages the function of mitochondria within the body to help boost energy. Mitochondria are organelles that convert oxygen and nutrients into the body and serves as the power source.

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