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Shilajit

People mainly take Shilajit for energy, libido, focus. Based on 146 first-hand reports and 1 meta-analyses & systematic reviews in the medical literature. Ranked #382 of 1,974 overall.

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31
User score
Mixed
20% positive7% mixed9% negative64% unclear

Of reports that state an outcome, 56% are positive.

Clinical research
BModerate research base
1
meta-analyses
7
RCTs
121
papers

What Shilajit does, according to users

Of the people who reported each effect, the share who said it got better.

Energy89% of 18Libido81% of 16Focus100% of 9Hormones100% of 8Anxiety88% of 8Mood88% of 8Performance100% of 6Sleep100% of 3
4 more with fewer than 3 reports
Memory100% of 1Longevity100% of 1Heart & lipids0% of 1Immunity0% of 1
betterno changeworse

What the research says

Systematic reviews and meta-analyses from PubMed, with their published conclusions.

BModerate research base

At least one meta-analysis, or 5+ randomized controlled trials. The grade measures how much human research exists — read the conclusions below for what it found.

Int J Impot Res · 2024 · Meta-analysis / systematic review
Do "testosterone boosters" really increase serum total testosterone? A systematic review

Conclusion: The exceptions were β-hydroxy β-methylbutyrate and betaine, which can be considered effective for male athletes. Eurycoma longifolia, a blend of Punica granatum fruit rind and Theobroma cacao seed extracts (Tesnor™) and purified Shilajit extract (PrimaVie™) can be considered possibly effective for men with late-onset hypogonadism; Eurycoma longifolia and Withania somnifera possibly effective for healthy men; and a non-hormonal aromatase inhibitor (Novadex XT™) possibly effective for male athletes.

PubMed 37697053 ↗

Dosage people report

As stated by users — not a recommendation. Follow the label or your doctor.

dailyas reported
once in a whileas reported
400-600 mgdaily with food
250 mg2x daily
rice grain to small pea size2x daily
500mgdaily

Reported side effects

How often each side effect came up across all reports.

joint pain ×1depression ×1immune stimulation ×1emotional vulnerability ×1anxiety ×1irritability ×1aggression ×1fatigue ×1

What users say

Verbatim quotes, shortened only — each links to the original discussion.

“I still take shilajit bc that has a noticeable and immediate effect.”
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“Tried it two times different manufacturers, both times i had severe joint pain for weeks even after stopping.”
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“Red Light Therapy, Gold grade Shilajit resin, Boron, Zinc, Stress Management, Heavy compound lifts, KSM-66 Ashwaganda.”
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“It works the best for me for focus, but I try not to take it often... It has been linked to high levels of heavy metals”
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“Shilajit”
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User data from public discussions; research from PubMed. Information only, not medical advice — talk to a doctor before starting, stopping or combining anything. Data updated October 2, 2026. How we rate