There is no part of the body that Shilajit does not reach and as such, the list of its benefits is almost never-ending. To give you an idea, here is a brief compilation of as many benefits as we could find, reflected through years of research on both humans and animals:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Has been shown to regenerate bone tissue as well as connective tissue, collagen and cartilage1, thereby healing bone fractures, aiding bone transplants, and speeding up wound recovery.
\n\u2022 Normalizes the blood and corrects the balance of electrolytes in the body, fighting off dehydration and abnormal blood pressure.
\n\u2022 Increases permeability of blood vessels and all other cell wells, including the blood brain barrier.
\n\u2022 Repairs organ damage and protects against further damage to all tissues in the body.
\n\u2022 Improves the secretion of mucous and enzymes which help expel unwanted items from the gut and respiratory system, as well as aiding digestion.
\n\u2022 Enhances our immune response by lowering inflammation and increasing white blood cell activity.
\n\u2022 Reduces blood sugar levels.
\n\u2022 Aids in stress reduction by making positive improvements to our central nervous system.*
\n\u2022 Protects neurons from dying off20, malfunctioning or aggregating to form plaques (as seen in Alzheimer’s Disease).
\n\u2022 Encourages efficient neurogenesis (new neuronal growth).
\n\u2022 Reduces symptoms of edema – even brain edema.
\n\u2022 Acts as a strong anti-inflammatory, possibly able to improve symptoms of chronic inflamations22, ulcers23 and colitis.
\n\u2022 Scavenges free radicals such as superoxide, nitric oxide and hydroxyl radicals.
\n\u2022 Helps to recycle other antioxidants in the body such as glutathione, Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) and Vitamin C.
\n\u2022 Increases levels of growth hormone and testosterone.
\n\u2022 May inhibit the growth and spread of tumors.
\n\u2022 Lowers pain intensity when taken in large doses.
\n\u2022 Decreases levels of undesirable cholesterol by promoting bile secretion.
\n\u2022 Favourably alters cardiac disease markers and may possess cardioprotective effects.
\n\u2022 May improve symptoms of HIV26.
\n\u2022 Improves the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood.
\n\u2022 Protects against muscle and bone loss, simultaneously aiding in the process of muscle and bone growth.
\n\u2022 Optimizes energy production, fending off weakness and lethargy.
\n\u2022 Protects against UV radiation and altitude sickness.
\n\u2022 Reduces symptoms of gastric disorders by reducing nausea, discomfort and inflammation.<\/p>\n
We now stock Himalayan shilajit at our online store in the miscellaneous section.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
There is no part of the body that Shilajit does not reach and as such, the list of its benefits is almost never-ending. To give you an idea, here is a brief compilation of as many benefits as we could…<\/span><\/p>\n