SIDE EFFECTS

Shilajit has been in use for thousands of years in Ayurveda. If it was dangerous it would have fallen in disfavor. If there are side effects they’re more likely caused by ‘fake shilajit’ or improperly processed kinds.

Shilajit is not recommended in people with gout as it can increase uric acid levels. Diabetics also need to be extremely careful with it and monitor any medication that can lower blood sugar levels with its effects.

Historically pregnant women have used shilajit, though the West would consider it untested. Consult with your doctor. Historically shilajit has also been used with children but with smaller doses of course.

Some research with rats looked at giving them massive doses and found no liver toxicity or excessive iron. Our Shilajit powder and resin is California Prop 65 compliant. Because of the raw materials and how its processed you will find extremely low levels of lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury in it. In fact, shilajit and the fulvic acid it contains seems ideally suited to helping your body to detox heavy metals such as these.*