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Shilajit Powder

Shilajit powder is a mineral-rich resinous substance traditionally used in Ayurvedic practices and typically sold as a dietary supplement rather than a conventional food. It contains fulvic acid and trace minerals, but composition and purity can vary widely by source and processing.

Beneficial properties

source of trace minerals contains fulvic acid antioxidant activity traditional adaptogenic use

Nutritional highlights

Shilajit provides fulvic acid, humic substances, and small amounts of trace minerals such as iron, magnesium, potassium, and zinc, though levels vary substantially by product.

Caution. May be contaminated with heavy metals or other adulterants if poorly sourced; use caution in pregnancy, with gout or high uric acid, and in people taking diabetes or blood-pressure medications.

Conditions it helps with

Fatigue
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Heavy Metals (general)
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