Enhancement of Testosterone Levels:
Study: "Clinical evaluation of purified Shilajit on testosterone levels in healthy volunteers"
Journal: Andrologia
Findings: This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study found that administering 250 mg of purified Shilajit twice daily for 90 days significantly increased total testosterone, free testosterone, and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEAS) levels in healthy male volunteers aged 45 to 55.
Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26395129/
Reduction of Exercise-Induced Fatigue:
Study: "The effects of Shilajit supplementation on fatigue-induced decreases in muscular strength and serum hydroxyproline levels"
Journal: Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition
Findings: Participants consuming 500 mg of Shilajit daily for eight weeks exhibited improved retention of maximal muscular strength following fatigue-inducing exercises, suggesting Shilajit's potential to enhance exercise performance and muscle adaptation.
Link: https://jissn.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12970-019-0270-2
Neuroprotective Properties:
Study: "Shilajit: A Natural Phytocomplex with Potential Procognitive Activity"
Journal: International Journal of Alzheimer's Disease
Findings: The study discusses Shilajit's potential in preventing cognitive disorders, particularly Alzheimer's disease, due to its fulvic acid content, which may contribute to cognitive health.
Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3296184/
Bone Healing Acceleration:
Study: "Accelerating effect of Shilajit on osteogenic property of adipose-derived stem cells: an in vitro study"
Journal: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Findings: An in vitro study indicated that Shilajit enhances the osteogenic differentiation of adipose-derived stem cells, suggesting potential benefits in bone tissue engineering and repair.
Link: https://josr-online.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13018-022-03305-z
Antioxidant and Immunomodulatory Effects:
Study: "Complement-fixing activity of fulvic acid from Shilajit and other natural sources"
Journal: Phytotherapy Research
Findings: The research highlights the antioxidant properties of fulvic acid, a major component of Shilajit, and its potential role in modulating the immune system.