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Shilajit Adaptogen Complex
The honest version: the real doses, the evidence graded for what it’s worth, and who should skip this one.
Shilajit Adaptogen Complex · 30 vegan capsules · 30-day supply
Shilajit, ashwagandha and tongkat ali — the three biggest names in vitality supplements, in one daily capsule.
One capsule gives you 400 mg of 30:1 shilajit extract, plus 100 mg each of ashwagandha root, tongkat ali root and sea moss extracts — for natural energy, stamina and everyday resilience.* The shilajit dose is the real headline; we'll be straight about the other three.
Everything on the label
What's actually in it.
Four extracts, each named and dosed — no proprietary blend. 400 mg of shilajit (the mineral-rich resin from Himalayan rock) does most of the work, joined by ashwagandha, tongkat ali and sea moss at 100 mg each. One capsule a day, 30 in the bottle.
- The shilajit dose is close to the research
- The best-known human trial used 500 mg a day of purified shilajit. At 400 mg, this capsule is in the same neighbourhood — unusual for a four-ingredient formula.
- "30:1" and "300:1" are ratios, not strengths
- Extract ratios describe how much raw plant went in, not how much active compound came out. Ashwagandha and tongkat studies use extracts standardised to specific compounds; this label doesn't state a standard.
- Purity matters with shilajit
- Raw shilajit can carry heavy metals, so purified material is the standard. We've asked our manufacturer for the heavy-metal test results and will post them here.
Made in the USA in an FDA-registered facility.
** Daily Value not established.
Other Ingredients: HPMC (vegetable capsule), Nu-FLOW® (rice concentrate), Olive Oil.
The evidence
What each ingredient brings — graded honestly.
We grade our own products. One ingredient here is dosed close to its research; the other three are present at lighter amounts than their trials used. You should know which is which.
Shilajit for vitality
In a 90-day randomised trial of healthy middle-aged men, purified shilajit at 250 mg twice a day raised testosterone compared with placebo. One small trial — but a real one, at a dose close to this capsule's 400 mg.
Ashwagandha for everyday stress
Ashwagandha has the most human research of the four, with several trials for stress and sleep quality. Those trials used 250–600 mg of standardised root extract. At 100 mg with no stated standard, this is a supporting amount.
Tongkat ali and sea moss at 100 mg
Tongkat ali studies typically use 200–400 mg of standardised extract, and sea moss at 100 mg is a token amount. Both are popular; neither is dosed here at a level the research can vouch for.
We'd rather tell you which ingredient is doing the work than let four famous names imply all four are. Here, it's the shilajit.
Our standard
How to take it
One capsule. Morning or midday.
One capsule daily
Take with a full glass of water (6–8 oz). Morning or midday suits most people, since it's taken for energy.
Give it weeks, not days
The shilajit trial ran 90 days, and adaptogen studies run 8–12 weeks. Judge it after a month or two of consistent use.
Don't stack it blindly
If you already take ashwagandha or a sea moss product, count this toward your total rather than doubling up.
Buy this for the shilajit — 400 mg a day, close to the dose in its best-known trial, at a fair price, with nothing hidden. The ashwagandha, tongkat and sea moss round it out, but at lighter doses than their studies. That's the honest shape of the formula.
Before you buy
Who should check first.
Ashwagandha can affect thyroid hormone levels and, rarely, the liver — and sea moss carries iodine. If you have a thyroid condition or take thyroid medication, talk to your doctor before taking this.
Talk to your doctor before taking this if you:
- Are pregnant, trying to conceive or nursing — ashwagandha is not recommended in pregnancy.
- Have liver disease or notice dark urine or yellowing skin — rare liver injury has been reported with ashwagandha; stop if it happens.
- Have an autoimmune condition, or take immunosuppressants, sedatives, or blood-sugar or blood-pressure medication — ashwagandha can interact.
- Have a hormone-sensitive condition, including prostate concerns — shilajit and tongkat ali are taken for their effect on hormones.
- Are under 18, or have surgery coming up — skip it without medical advice; stop two weeks before surgery.
Straight answers
Shilajit questions, answered.
What is shilajit?
A tar-like resin that seeps from high mountain rock, rich in fulvic acid and minerals, used for centuries in Ayurveda for energy and vitality. Here it's a 30:1 extract at 400 mg per capsule.
Is shilajit safe? What about heavy metals?
Raw shilajit can contain heavy metals, which is why purified material is the standard. We've asked our manufacturer for the heavy-metal test results and will publish them on this page.
Can women take it?
Yes — nothing in it is specific to men, though the best-known shilajit trial was in men. Women who are pregnant, trying to conceive or nursing should not take it, because of the ashwagandha.
Does ashwagandha affect the thyroid?
It can raise thyroid hormone levels in some people, and sea moss adds iodine. If you have a thyroid condition or take thyroid medication, check with your doctor first.
How long until I notice anything?
Give it at least four to eight weeks of daily use. The shilajit research ran 90 days, and adaptogens build up slowly rather than working like caffeine.
Is it vegan?
Yes. The capsule is HPMC (plant-based), and the only other ingredients are a rice concentrate flow agent and olive oil.
Our standard
Why we stock it.
A no-blend vitality capsule with a real 400 mg shilajit dose — and the lighter doses of its supporting cast named, not hidden.
Vitality formulas usually sell four famous names and hope you don't check the amounts. We'd rather show you the amounts, tell you which one is dosed like the research, and let you decide. That's the whole business.
Sources: Pandit S et al., Andrologia 2016;48:570–575. Salve J et al., Cureus 2019;11:e6466. Talbott SM et al., J Int Soc Sports Nutr 2013;10:28. NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Ashwagandha fact sheet. NIH LiverTox, Ashwagandha.
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.