One 2018 reviewTrusted Source noted that fulvic acid, one of the key compounds in shilajit, has anti-inflammatory properties and can have beneficial effects on the immune system.
The researchers posit that these properties may be beneficial for preventing or alleviating some chronic inflammatory conditions, such as asthma, allergies, eczema, and diabetes.
A 2022 reviewTrusted Source found that shilajit may support the bone healing process, as it accelerated bone healing in studies in cells, rats, and humans.
They suggested that shilajit may be a promising supplement for treating bone conditions such as osteoporosis.
According to a 2022 studyTrusted Source, taking daily shilajit supplements also helped improve bone mineral density in postmenopausal women with bone mass loss.
Additionally, another 2022 studyTrusted Source concluded that shilajit is a safe dietary supplement that can potentially treat several diseases, including osteoporosis.
According to a 2020 studyTrusted Source, shilajit is known to have antiviral properties. Shijalit contains humic acids, which may help to fight viral infections.
The wide range of minerals and compounds found in shilajit may also help fight off viruses. An older 2015 research studyTrusted Source noted that shilajit could fight off and kill many different viruses in isolated environments, including some herpes viruses.
Shilajit also shows promise in fighting against certain types of cancer cells. One 2020 studyTrusted Source found that shilajit helped inhibit the growth and spread of human breast cancer cells.
Another study from 2021Trusted Source also found that shilajit can fight against bladder cancer cells and could have the potential to be used in treatments for bladder cancer.
Additionally, a 2022 studyTrusted Source concluded that shilajit could strengthen the effect of chemotherapy drugs in the treatment of liver cancer in rats.
Researchers noted that results show that shilajit has promising anticancer effects
Fulvic acid, which makes up around 15% to 20%Trusted Source of shilajit, may improve gut health by improving the gut flora — the “good bacteria” in the gut. According to a 2018 review, fulvic acid may also improve nutrient absorption.
One study, which the review references, found that fulvic acid improved good gut bacteria and reduced bad gut bacteria in fish.
Another found that fulvic acid increased the activity of digestive enzymes in fish, therefore aiding nutrient absorption.
Animal studies showed that it had stress-reducing and anti-anxiety properties, suggesting it has potential for alleviating these concerns in humans.
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