What's in Shilajit?
A number of chemicals are found in this rocky exudate, including minerals,
benzopyrones, and fulvic acids. The composition of shilajit is influenced by the
plant species involved, the geological nature of the rock, local temperature profiles,
humidity and altitude.
How does Shilajit work?
There's been very little formal research with Shilajit, however one study says it
may effect the cholinergic system. In India, shilajit is sometimes used as an
aphrodisiac. For more
shilajit info.
Shilajit for infertility
The spermatogenic and ovogenic effects of chronically administered Shilajit to
rats.
J Ethnopharmacol. 2006 Oct 11;107(3):349-53. College of Pharmacy, Chungbuk
National University, Cheongju, Heungdukgu Gaeshindong San 12, Chungbuk 361-763,
South Korea.
The effects of Shilajit on the formation of new sperms and eggs were studied
using male and female rats. Shilajit was administered orally to 7-week-old rats
over a 6-week period. In the male rats, the number of sperms in the testes and
epididymides was significant higher than in the control. In the female rats, the
effect of Shilajit was estimated by the ovulation inducing activity. Over a
5-day, ovulation was induced in seven out of nine rats in the Shilajit
administration group and in three out of nine rats in the control. It was
estimated that Shilajit had both a spermiogenic and ovogenic effect in mature
rats.
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Shilajit emails
Q. Where can I find Shilajit in pure form? It is
prescribed for chronic back pain and bone and back injuries in the mountain
regions of Pakistan. I am suffering from Back Pain after spinal surgery and I
want to try a natural remedy with Shilajit as main ingredient.
Q. Another website for supplements had a warning
regarding Shilajit, that it should not be taken by people who had ever had Gout.
Are you aware of this being a problem?
A. We have not seen any human studies with shilajit that would
indicate any problems with the use of shilajit in reasonable amounts.
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