Altai Shilajit is harvested at 12,000 feet in the Altai mountain regions of Siberia, where local populations have been collecting the resinous substance for centuries. The formation of Altai Shilajit is a natural process that takes centuries, it begins with the gradual break down of plant material caused by microorganisms under unique geographical and climate conditions. This process results in the concentration of organic matter that eventually culminates in the formation of Shilajit.

Altai Shilajit has a rich history intertwined with the traditional medicine of various cultures especially with Agurveda. Historical texts such as “Charaka, Samhita” a foundation text in Agurvedic medicine, describe Shilajit as a powerful rejuvenator and healer ideal for longer life span and was also recognised in ancient Tibet and other parts of Asia. It was often used to treat general wellness and to improve energy, digestion and mental sharpness. Additionally, it was valued as a potent aphrodisiac and a means to combat various diseases. These are just a few examples of why Altai Shilajit is classed as an adaptogen.

Altai Shilajit contains an array of nutrients essential to body function and wellbeing. Full spectrum minerals, amino acids and fulvic acids, broad spectrum, vitamins, fatty acids and Phendic compounds in a unique bio available format, which is 100% intercellular with the human body.

Typical composition of Altai Shilajit constituents and their biological activities in the human body

Minerals and their potential benefits in the body:

Ag – silver: Ag has a potent anti-microbial effects and has long been used to treat wounds, burns and infections.

Fe – Iron: Biological function = blood cell function, protein and enzyme synthesis.

Fe (imbalance) contributes to enhance energy levels due to helping both oxygen and electron transport in the body. It is one of the best medicines for those with anaemia or who have suffered blood loss.

Si – Silicon: Biological function = collagen link formation, tone muscles, bone health.

Si may improve skin, hair and nail growth through collagen synthesis, it has also been shown to reduce AL toxicity, improve Alzheimer’s disease symptoms, boost immune function, remineralise bones and improve arterial health.

Cr – Chromium: Biological function = Metabolism, blood sugar control.

Cr enhances insulin action, which helps to control blood sugar levels especially for diabetics. It also aids in metabolism, possibly lowering weight gain and digestive problems.

Sr – Strontium: Biological function = unknown.

Sr has been proven to improve bone mineral density and reduce fractures in those with osteoporosis, however it also has unwarranted side effects (in Shilajit strontium is found in minute amounts chelated and rendered inert).

Mg – Magnesium: Biological function = DNA synthesis and biochemical reactions.

Mg improves the health status of every cell in the body. Is known to reduce stress, balance blood sugar levels, improve cognition and muscle tone, mitigate migraines, stabilise the heartbeat and easy breathing. Improve moods, reduce kidney stone and cataract formation and so much more.

Na – Sodium: Biological function = Electrolyte, nerve signalling, cell function.

Na in balanced proportion as found in Shilajit is required for optimal cellular health, nutrient intake, heart health, balanced blood pressure, muscle contractions and hydration.

Zn – Zinc: Biological function = Growth development, immune function, healing DNA synthesis.

Zn is crucial for overall health and vitality. Benefits include wound healing, enhanced immune function, heightened energy levels, better metabolism, improve sexual function, healthy cholesterol profile, removing heavy metals and reducing free radical damage, it also enhances your sense of taste and smell.

Mo – Molybdenum: Biological function = Enzyme production, metabolism.

Mo indirectly helps boost energy, remove toxins, prevent DNA mutations and enhance overall self-function due to its essential role in enzyme production. Some data suggests it may prevent neurological conditions also.

Ni – Nickel: Biological function = Fat metabolism, hormonal activity, urea synthesis.

Ni health benefits in humans has been established yet it has been shown to improve growth, blood cell protection and metabolism in animals. Recent data reveals how it benefits probiotic bacteria in our gut, possibly aiding gut health.

V – Vanadium: Biological function = Hormone function, cholesterol production, sugar metabolism.

Organic V lowers high blood sugar levels, mimics the effects of insulin and increases “good” HDL cholesterol. Other research indicates that organic V induces apoptosis in cancer cells.

Cu – Copper: Biological function = Biochemical reactions, blood cell function, nutrient transport.

Cu helps to maintain energy levels, reduce free radicals, ensure a healthy heart and brain as well as improve growth of all tissues including hair, skin and nails.

K – Potassium: Biological function = Electrolyte, heartbeat, nerve signalling.

K has a positive effect on all our cells improving their function. It reduces blood pressure, stress, kidney stone formation, bone calcium loss as well as improves blood sugar levels, heart health and nerve synopses.

Mn – Manganese: Biological function = Enzyme and hormone production, energy, antioxidant.

Mn helps reduce cholesterol, boost energy, protects against free radicals, improves bone health and possibly lowers blood pressure. It also promotes optimal growth and development.

Ti – Titanium: Biological function = Unknown.

Ti – Preliminary research suggests that water soluble Ti improves wound healing, enhances cell membranes, regenerates tissue, boosts athletic performance and lowers stress.

Amino Acids and their potential benefits in the body.

Alanine –  Biological function = Amino Acid, serotonin (tryptophan), sugar, organic acids and vitamin metabolism energy production.

Alanine boosts energy, lowers cholesterol, increases endurance, speeds up metabolism and enhances cognition especially after strenuous exercise.

Argnine – Biological function = Amino Acid, blood pressure, immune regulation.

Argnine helps to lower blood pressure, speed recovery time, removes ammonia from the body, improves fertility, enhances growth, reduces insulin sensitivity, encourages weight loss and improves the health of the liver, heart, kidneys, gut, brain and reproductive organs.

Aspartic Acid – Biological function = Amino Acid, urea production DNA, metabolism, neurotransmitter, amino acid synthesis.

Aspartic Acid usually toxic when supplemented with, however in the balanced proportions found in Shilajit Aspartic Acid will enhance the synthesis of other amino acids increasing their health benefits. It may also help to reduce weight.

Cysteine – Biological function = Amino Acid, collagen, antioxidant and protein synthesis metabolism energy.

Cysteine boosts energy, has antioxidant properties, reduces inflammation, is required for metabolism, increases hormone production, speeds wound healing and tissue growth. It also enhances the effects of silver, zinc and other amino acids as well as promotes healthy skin and muscle tone through collagen synthesis. 

Glutamic Acid – Biological function = Amino Acid, cellular metabolism, cognition, DNA synthesis.

Glutamic Acid in balanced amounts acts as a neurotransmitter and enhances cognition memory and neuroplasticity. It aids K transport, lowers inflammation and reduces blood pressure. Certain forms of glutamic acid have anti tumour properties.

Glycine – Biological function = Amino Acid, DNA, collagen, antioxidant and fatty acid synthesis, energy production, nerve cell function.

In balanced amounts Glycine has multiple health benefits including higher energy levels lowering inflammation, protecting cell tissues and organs from damage. Improving arthritis symptoms, reducing free radical activity, enhancing growth, speeding up wound healing and may reduce risk of heart attacks.

Histidine – Biological function = Amino Acid, immune function, digestion, reproductivity, antioxidant, nerve cell function, blood cell production.

Histidine protects cells against heavy metals, radiation and free radical damage. It can lower inflammation, improve energy levels, fight fatigue, improve arthritis, anaemia, metabolic and kidney disease symptoms, lower insulin resistance, aid weight loss, reduce anxiety and improve digestion for those with bowel disorders. It may also improve symptoms of neurological disorders like schizophrenia.

Leucine – Biological function = Amino Acid, protein and energy synthesis, metabolism, growth, tissue repair, blood sugar regulation.

Leucine improves overall health and is found in cells of living organisms everywhere. Benefits include quick wound healing, enhanced growth and muscle building, lowered stress levels, heightened energy levels, improved motor control, easier weight loss (when exercising), less weight gain, improved fat metabolism, increased insulin release and stable blood sugar levels.

Methionine – Biological function = Amino Acid, nutrient absorption, growth, tissue repair, cellular function, DNA and oxidant synthesis.

Methionine, in balanced amounts, enhances growth, speeds wound healing, improves health of skin, hair and nails, enhances absorption of zinc and selenium, extends life span, boosts immune function, reduces excess fat in the liver and protects against inflammation as well as damage caused by free radicals.

Lysine – Biological function = Amino Acid, tissue growth and repair, immune regulation, protein metabolism.

Lysine speeds up wound healing and recovery time, boosts the immune response and reduces stress and anxiety, high Lysine combined with low arginine is known to kill off herpes simplex virus and ameliorate shingles.

Proline – Biological function = Amino Acid, collagen, amino acid and protein synthesis, tissue repair, joint and tendon function, immune function metabolism.

Proline helps keep skin, joints, muscles and tendons healthy by improving collagen and cartilage synthesis. Other benefits include enhanced immune function, antioxidant protection, enhanced metabolism of nutrients (due to producing other amino acids), increased energy levels, past wound healing and improved growth.

Serine – Biological function = Amino Acid, DNA, protein and amino acid synthesis, cell membrane integrity, fat metabolism, muscle growth, immune function.

Serine enhances brain function, growth of all cells, wound healing, immune function and overall cellular function. It can also increase energy levels, protect he brain from damage, potentially aid weight loss, indirectly lowers inflammation and free radical release.

Threonine – Biological function = Amino Acid, collagen, enamel and elastin synthesis, fat metabolism, immune function.

Threonine, in balanced amounts, promotes organ growth and strengthens the immune system. Its benefits include increased brain function, less weight gain, reduced pain and inflammation in the gut, decreased anxiety, improved mood and reduced motor impairment and spasticity in patients with neurological conditions.

Tyrosine – Biological function = Amino Acid, protein, hormone and neurotransmitter synthesis.

Tyrosine helps to create thyroid hormones, melanin as well as balancing stress levels, boosting overall body function and skin protection. Other benefits include reduced pain intensity, improved mood, heightened cognition and reduced blood pressure.

Valine – Biological function = Amino Acid, stimulant, growth tissue repair, nerve function, energy.

Valine is known to boost energy levels, build muscles, enhance cognition, reduce stress, improve mood, increase lifespan and protect the liver. Other benefits include faster wound healing, growth and recovery time. 

Organic Acids and the Biological effects

Benzac Acid – Biological function = Organic acid.

Benzac acids are found prolifically through nature in plants, animals and bacteria in high concentrations. They can be toxic. however, in Shilajit they are found in balanced proportions and add to its antimicrobial benefits.

Fatty Acids – Biological function = Macronutrient metabolism, cellular function, hormone signalling, nerve health.

Fatty Acids have a large variety of benefits for the body, being needed for cell growth, metabolism and more. Specifically, our nervous system benefits from fatty acids as each neuron is protected by a thick layer of fat that helps the cell function, fatty acids also gives us energy.

Hippuric Acids – Biological function = Blood metabolite, urea formation,

Hippuric Acids are normally by-products of waste; however they are also known to display antimicrobial properties. Some data suggests that Hippuric Acids can dissolve kidney and bladder stones, remove toxins from the body and that higher amounts are associated with a healthier microbiome and reduced metabolic disorder symptoms.

Fulvic Acids – Biological function = Organic Acid, electrolyte, nutrient transport, antioxidant, metal chelation.

Fulvic Acid has numerous benefits including enhancing nutrient absorption, rendering toxins inert, lowering inflammation and rebalancing cellular fluids, as an electrolyte would. It also improves gut health by allowing probiotic bacteria to flourish at the right pH.

Humic Acids – Biological function = Organic Acid, metal chelation antioxidant.

Humic Acids have multiple benefits including reducing inflammation, fighting off pathogens, speeding up wound healing, improving gut health and decreasing free radical release. These acids are also chelate heavy metals, rendering them inert while removing them from the body.

Other Organic Compounds

Dibenzo Alpha Pyrones – Biological function = Cellular metabolite, antioxidant energy production.

Dibenzo Alpha Pyrones rapidly enhance energy production given rise to twice as much energy production at a faster rate than normal. They also have antioxidant, antimicrobial and antiallergic properties.

Carbon 60 – Biological function = Carbon isotope.

Carbon 60 has many benefits including inflammation reduction, powerful free radical scavenging and greatly elevating energy levels (in studies on rats, it lengthened lifespan by up to 90%).

Phenolic Steroids – Biological function = Plant based hormones, antioxidant.

Phenolic Steroids are plant-based versions of hormones such as oestrogen and testosterone, which usually go hand in hand with other antioxidant phenolic compound in balanced amounts as found in Shilajit, They display numerous health benefits including increasing the amount of sex hormones, improving antioxidant status and protecting cells from oxidative stress.

Phospholipids – Biological function = fatty acid, cellular function metabolism, cell signalling.

Phospholipids are types of fatty acid that are highly bio available, enhancing cellular function faster than other types of fats, known benefits include reducing pharmaceuticals side effects, lowering inflammation, preventing the growth and speed of cancer causing tumour cells to die off, lowering bad cholesterol and enhancing cognition plus brain function (can dilute fatty acids plus CBDs into it and improve the bio availability of them by making them water soluble).

Phosphoric Anhydride – Biological function = Cellular metabolic energy production.

Phosphoric Anhydride are dehydrated phosphoric acids, which are a class of cellular metabolites with anti-microbial properties. ATP the main molecule, used to create cell energy is durative or phosphoric acid and naturally enhances energy production in all cells. In Shilajit the amounts of Phosphoric Anhydride are balanced and non-toxic.

Pregnane – Biological function = Precursor to pregnenolone androgen, hormone regulation.

Pregnane is needed to produce pregnenolone, a hormone that gets depleted in everyone as they age. Pregnenolone benefits includes overall hormone balance, lower stress levels, enhances metabolism, improves growth, enhances cholesterol regulation and incites apoptosis in breast and prostate cancer cells.

After many years of research and development, trialing many different types of Shilajit (from different regions and altitudes), we have found through positive feedback that the Altai Shilajit harvested at 12,000 feet, had the most positive feedback for optimal energy levels and general wellbeing.

Altai Shilajit resin may improve:

• Boost cognitive function.
• Support healthy brain function.
• Reduce brain fog.
• Enhance mental clarity.
• Protect from degenerative brain disorder.
• De clarification of the pineal gland.
• Slow down the aging process.
• Improve heart health.
• Helps regulate blood pressure.
• Reduces the risk of heart disease.
• Powerful antioxidant.
• Helps the body adjust to variations in altitude and temperature.
• Increase stamina and energy (by enhancing mitochondrial function)
• Supports muscle growth.
• Reduce fatigue.
• Enhance physical performance.
• Shilajit’s adaptogenic qualities can help the body adapt to oxidative stress.
• Decrease anxiety and stress promoting a calm and balanced mind.
• Boosts immune system support (with its immunomodulating actions).
• Supports bone health.
• Supports muscle growth.
• Potent anti-inflammatory effects.
• Supports healthy libido.

Altai Shilajit is an ideal supplement for:

• Athletes
• Body builders
• People who lead active and stressful lifestyles
• Professional people whose jobs are physically and mentally demanding
• People who are trying to repair broken bones
• People with brittle bone disorders
• People who may be exposed to the negative effects of altitude
• People who may be exposed to the negative effects of temperature
• People with medical deficiencies
• People who suffer with negative effects of stress
• People with low libido
• People who are trying to lose weight
• People who are trying to achieve optimal vitality

However, it is NOT SUITABLE FOR:

• Women who are pregnant or breast feeding
• Do not take if you are taking prescribed medication from your GP
• Do not give to children under the age of 14 years