#53. Shilajit—“Mountain Blood” with Interesting Health Properties

Episode Summary:Dr. Dan discusses the science behind Shilajit—a new health ingredient on the market.Episode References:Shilajit found in Antartica: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18996940Mythical origins of shilajit: https://krishnamurti.abundanthope.org/index_htm_files/The-Bhagavata-Purana.pdfOrigin of shilajit is still unknown: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22557605Beauty from within properties of shilajit: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31161927Shilajit promotes muscle retention and reduces fatigue: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30728074Shilajit regulates gene expression: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27414521Altitude sickness is attenuated by shilajit: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20532096Increase in sperm counts n men using shilajit: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29947420Shilajit increases testosterone levels: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26395129Male fertility properties of shilajit: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20078516Shilajit and cognitive health and suppression of neurodegeneration: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22482077Reduction of triglycerides and total cholesterol using Shilajit: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22557121