Shilajit amplifies the benefits of other herbs by enhancing their bioavailability in the body.[16]
Shilajit, fulvic acid, composition, and the benefits [38]
Shilajit and the benefits related to testosterone and DHEA [41]
Shilajit's potential role in management of iron deficiency anemia [33]
Shilajit helps assist energy production, potentially reduce the recovery period of injured muscles, bones, and nervous system,[14,15,18]
Shilajit also has the ability to overcome physical as well as mental stress[17,18,34]
Fulvic acid help boost the absorption of iron into the body, making it bioavailable to bone marrow stem cells for blood formation[16,25]
Apart from its potential blood-purifying property, Shilajit also can possibly enhance the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood. [16,25] It helps support blood circulation and its diffusion into tissues, and maintains the necessary oxygen levels in the body during hypoxia.[17]
Shilajit may play a potential role in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases[24]
Shilajit is also used as a tonic in the ayurvedic system of medicine due to the presence of humic acid, fulvic acid, coumarins, and triterpenes.[17,41]