Include Shilajit in Your Diet
You’re probably wondering what on earth Shilajit is. For starters, Shilajit is a superfood that’s been around for hundreds of years but isn’t quite as famous as other superfoods in the market.
What is Shilajit?
Shilajit is a tar-like substance that was first harvested in the mountain ranges of the Himalayas. It’s the end result of a century-long decomposition of plants and minerals in the mountain ranges. No wonder why it has a sticky texture and deep black color.
Of course, there’s more to it than meets the eye. In fact, Shilajit is an integral part of Ayurvedic medicine because of its promising health benefits.
If you’re not familiar with Ayurvedic medicine, it’s the ancient medical system of India. This system relies heavily on a natural approach to both physical and mental health.
Originally, Shilajit was only sourced in India and Tibet and is available only in those countries. But now it can be found in several other regions. And if you’re lucky, you might find it in your local grocery store.
But how exactly can Shilajit help you? Below are only some of its known health benefits.
1. May improve your brain function
Unbeknownst to many, Shilajit is packed with minerals that could help in improving our brain functions. Given this capability, Shilajit is considered to be a vital piece in the progress of those who are undergoing treatment for Alzheimer’s.
In a study cataloged by the International Journal of Alzheimer’s disease, it was discovered that Shilajit was used traditionally to boost longevity and reduce aging. This shows that Shilajit could possibly be used in treating some cognitive disorders. See this interesting piece for a whole checklist of superfood snacks that boost brainpower!
2. Can slow down the aging
In a separate study, it was found out that fulvic acid (which is one of the main components of Shilajit) can be an antioxidant or an anti-inflammatory chemical in the body.
3. Helps in the treatment of anemia
One of the many causes of anemia is iron deficiency. If you have such a condition, it means that you are lacking healthy blood cells. This deficiency ultimately causes anemia. Some of the symptoms that you may encounter when you’re diagnosed with this disease are:
- irregular heart beating
- fatigue
- headaches
- cold hands and feet
- weakness
To beat anemia, obviously, you need to increase your iron levels. Fortunately, Shilajit can do just that. It keeps the high levels of humic acid and iron in your body to help fend off iron-deficiency anemia.
4. Fights off chronic fatigue symptoms
If you always feel exhausted despite exerting little effort or not working too much, you might be suffering from chronic fatigue. Having little energy to accomplish little things can also be a symptom of this disease.
A study in 2012 proved that Shilajit could fend off some systems of chronic fatigue. Shilajit helps improve cellular functions of the body and therefore naturally increases the energy of a person for him or her to accomplish more work without getting tired right away.
5. May strengthen your heart
A new study showed that Shilajit can protect the heart of laboratory animals. The animals which ingested Shilajit before a cardiac injury showed promising results like reduced heart damage, which is far lesser than those of the animals which were not given Shilajit.
This could possibly mean that Shilajit could be developed to protect the human heart while suffering from active heart diseases.
Shilajit may be a lesser-known superfood compared to elderberries or Chaga mushrooms. But it doesn’t take away the fact that Shilajit offers a ton of benefits. Now that we’ve rounded up each benefit, now might be the best time to include this superfood in your diet.
Shilajit can be introduced to your system in several ways like tinctures, oils, and powders. But the extract powder might be the most popular one.
And with correct usage and ingesting just the recommended dosage, Shilajit can work wonders for your body. From your immune system to cognitive functions, and heart health, it could be beneficial.
Wrap-Up
So if you’re looking for another superfood to add to your shelf, Shilajit is certainly worth your attention and budget.
