Is shilajit safe? Potent, viral black goo supplement touted for fatigue, anxiety, sex drive and more

Is Shilajit legit?The tarlike resin found in the Himalayas has been used in ayurvedic medicine for centuries and is lately making the rounds on TikTok.Known to some as “the Healer of all weaknesses,” die-hard devotees claim the supplement can boost energy, clear skin, reduce anxiety and increase testosterone.

Shilajit develops from the slow decomposition of plants at high altitudes and contains 87 minerals.In its raw or unprocessed form, shilajit may contain free radicals, fungus, heavy metals and other contaminants.

Because shilajit is deemed an herbal supplement, the Food and Drug Administration does not monitor it for quality, purity, or efficacy.Shilajit is available in liquid, powder, or gummy form.If you opt for the liquid cure, dissolve a pea-sized dose in a beverage of your choice 1-3 times daily.

Powder users add shilajit to milk and enjoy it twice daily.Experts urge the shilajit-curious to research the product and choose a reputable manufacturer.

Read on for some of the risks and benefits associated with this miracle resin.More than 6 million people in the United States and millions more around the world have Alzheimer’s, the most common form of dementia.

Its telltale “biomarkers” are brain-clogging amyloid plaques and abnormal tau protein that leads to neuron-killing tangles.According to Healthline, shilajit contains fulvic acid, a powerful antioxidant that has been shown to prevent the accumulation of tau protein and reduce inflammation.In tandem, these effects could potentially reduce symptoms of Alzheimer’s.

Because of the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of fulvic acid, it is believed that shilajit can help guard against cell damage and decelerate the aging process.Testosterone is a hormone that helps maintain and develop sex organs, muscle mass, red blood cells and bone density.

According to the Cleveland Clinic, low testosterone affects about 2% of men, with symptoms ranging from depression, loss of body hair and red...