Shilajit Gold Capsule Benefits, Usage, and Diet

Shilajit is a naturally-occurring mineral found in the Himalayan and Caucasus Mountains. It is a sticky resin- or tar-like substance scraped from rocks, and its primary active component is fulvic acid. Shilajit—sometimes spelled shilajeet—is used in traditional Ayurvedic medical practices and has also been marketed as a supplement for neurological health and as a treatment for male impotence and premature ejaculation.

Many couples have turned to shilajit as a cure for their sexual problems, as have individuals looking to improve their general health and to reap its supposed anti-aging benefits.

The purported uses of shilajit include:

• As a treatment for male sexual dysfunction, shilajit is believed to increase stamina and treat impotence.
• Improved energy.
• Intensified sexual desire.
• Memory retention and mental clarity.
• Stress and anxiety reduction.
• Immune-system health.
• A treatment for diabetes.
• Anti-aging properties.
• Gentle pain-killing and anti-inflammatory properties.

Shilajit is purported to be an anti-inflammatory agent and cognitive stimulant, and to have multiple anti-aging and immune-strengthening properties. It has been used in Ayurvedic medicine and alchemy in South Asia for thousands of years. Similar rock-extracted substances are used in medical practices in parts of Russia, the Caucasus region, and South America.

Shilajit's health benefits have not been tested in human clinical trials. Laboratory investigations of an Andean version of shilajit have demonstrated its antioxidant properties and positive cognitive effect on humans. Shilajit's active compound, fulvic acid, has been recognized by scientists as a potential treatment for Alzheimer's disease and other neurological age-related ailments. Research on animal subjects, mostly conducted in India and the former Soviet Union, has supported its anti-anxiety, anti-aging, and anti-inflammatory potential.

Shilajit is usually sold in a capsule, either as just pure shilajit powder or mixed with other ingredients believed to have complementary health benefits.

Shilajit Gold is a popular type of shilajit capsule marketed to men for curing various sexual dysfunctions. It claims to increase their stamina and prowess in bed. The capsule contains shilajit, swarna bhasma (an Ayurvedic ingredient made from gold), saffron (kesar), nutmeg oil, and various other ingredients believed to supplement shilajit's invigorating properties.

Shilajit availability varies from place to place. It's widely available for purchase in India and other parts of Asia, but may be more difficult to find in the United States. Most forms of shilajit are meant to be taken once or twice a day with milk, or as recommended by a physician or alternative medicine practitioner. Consult with a doctor before introducing supplements into your diet.

The benefits of shilajit are best accrued when taken in conjunction with a holistic Ayurvedic health regimen. Some practitioners recommend avoiding oils, spicy foods, alcohol, or red meat to maximize its effects.