06/12/2026
Shilajit has gone from "that supplement with a funny name" to mainstream in the natural health community, but what exactly is it? Shilajit is a sticky pale brown/blackish brown resin found mostly in rocks of the Himalayan mountains of India, Nepal, and Tibet. It is formed from the slow decomposition of plants and develops over centuries. Shilajit is primarily composed of humic substances such as humin, humic acid, and fulvic acid. Its therapeutic effects include anti-inflammatory, immune-modulating and antioxidant properties, including neutralizing free radicals and defending cells from oxidative stress through its fulvic acid component. Shilajit also contains many minerals such as iron, selenium, copper, and zinc in ionic form, and several other substances including amino acids, fatty acids, polyphenols, triterpenes, sterols, and dibenzo-alphapyrones. Megafood® Shilajit offers 10,000 mg in a two capsule dose, and can even potentially help support energy levels, stamina, physical performance, muscle strength, healthy testosterone levels and brain health! Shilajit is truly is a multi-faceted and powerful supplement!