The overall rating for shilajit extract is 2.3 out of 3 meaning there is some evidence that this supplement does some (not all) of what it claims. Using this supplement may lead to some improvements.

Table of Contents

  1. Simple Report
  2. Detailed Report
  3. Overall Effectiveness Rating
  4. Research Rating
  5. Products Containing Shilajit Extract
  6. Claim Ratings
  7. Dosing
  8. References

Shilajit Extract Simple Report

  • Supplement: Shilajit Extract
  • Supplement Category: plant and food extracts
  • Number of Products Containing Shilajit Extract: 60
  • Effectiveness Rating: 2.3 out of 3
  • Research Rating: 20 (above 80 indicates sufficient research)
  • Number of Studies: 2
  • Number of Claims: 3
  • Effective Dosage Range: 500 milligrams per day

Shilajit Extract Detailed Report

Overall Effectiveness Rating

The overall effectiveness rating for shilajit extract is 2.3 out of 3. This rating means the evidence is mixed on the supplement's ability to deliver positive results. While some of the research supports its use, other evidence does not. Using this supplement may lead to positive results. Note, this effectiveness rating is for shilajit extract as a whole; there are also individual ratings for the claims below.

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Research Rating for Shilajit Extract

There are 2 studies in the database on shilajit extract; the research rating is 20. A score above 80 means the effectiveness rating for this supplement is reliable. A score under 80 means there is insufficient evidence to ensure a reliable effectiveness rating. Note, this research rating is for shilajit extract as a whole; there are also individual ratings for the claims below.

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Products Containing Shilajit Extract

Products Names Amount of Shilajit Extract
Brain XL 100mg
Test X180 Alpha v2 Amount not listed.
Alpha Test Booster 150mg
Eclipse (for him) 200mg
Blue Ox 200mg
Full list of all 60 products containing Shilajit Extract.

Claim Ratings

The overall ratings above are an average of the individual claim ratings below. Individual claims may have higher or lower ratings compared to the supplement's overall rating. For example, some supplements may have excellent backing for one claim, but be completely useless for another. Click on a claim below for more information.

Performance Claims Effectiveness Rating Research Rating
improve muscular endurance
decrease fatigue

Hormone Function Claims Effectiveness Rating Research Rating
increase testosterone

Dosing

The Supplement Database includes 2 studies on shilajit extract dosing. These studies indicate an effective dose is 500 milligrams per day. For a more detailed dosing analysis visit: Supplement Dosing for Shilajit Extract.

References

Title of Study
Clinical evaluation of purified Shilajit on testosterone levels in healthy volunteers
The effects of Shilajit supplementation on fatigue-induced decreases in muscular strength and serum hydroxyproline levels