Longevity
Shilajit
Also known as: Asphaltum, Mineral pitch, Moomiyo, Mumijo
Himalayan mineral resin rich in fulvic acid. Traditional longevity and energy tonic.
Last reviewed June 2026 · Evidence graded from peer-reviewed research, not editorial opinion. Educational only — not medical advice.
Every Shilajit product we have scored
| # | Product | Score | Per serving |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thorne Advanced Testosterone Support | 88 A | $1.43 |
| 2 | Life Extension Super Ubiquinol COQ10 with PQQ | 87 A | $1.13 |
| 3 | Life Extension Super Ubiquinol CoQ10 with Enhanced MitochondrialSupport | 87 A | $0.70 |
| 4 | Nootropics Depot PrimaVie Shilajit Capsules | 86 A- | $0.53 |
| 5 | Jarrow Formulas Shilajit Fulvic Acid Complex | 84 A- | $0.40 |
| 6 | Global Healing CoQ10 & BioPQQ with Shilajit | 84 A- | $1.17 |
| 7 | Nootropics Depot Cistamax Capsules | 82 A- | $0.50 |
| 8 | Nutricost Shilajit Capsules | 78 B+ | $0.28 |
| 9 | Codeage GLP-Harmony Companion+ | 72 B | $1.33 |
| 10 | Country Life DHEA Complex For Men | 71 B | $0.46 |
| 11 | Bluebonnet Nutrition INTIMATE ESSENTIALS FOR HIM TESTOSTERONE & LIBIDO BOOST | 66 B- | $1.93 |
Scored on dose accuracy, form, label transparency and third-party testing. Per-serving cost is list price divided by servings per container. No brand pays to be listed or ranked.
Common questions
How much Shilajit should I take?
The typical range is 250-500mg daily. Ongoing
When should I take Shilajit?
Morning. Optional.
Which form of Shilajit is best?
Purified resin — Traditional. Other forms in the catalog: Capsules, PrimaVie.
Is Shilajit safe?
Commonly reported: Rare. Serious warnings: Heavy metal contamination (low-quality sources). Safe if purified
Which Shilajit supplement scores highest?
Thorne Advanced Testosterone Support, at 88/100. Scored on dose accuracy, form, label transparency and third-party testing — no brand pays to be listed or ranked.
Primary uses
- Energy
- Longevity
- Mineral delivery
- Testosterone (mild)
What systematic reviews concluded
Outcomes that systematic reviews of Shilajit reached a verdict on: 1 unclear. Each is quoted from a review and linked to it on PubMed. How these were read.
Not enough to say: total testosterone.
How it works
- Rich in fulvic acid
- Enhances CoQ10 function
- Mineral delivery
Dosage
- Typical range
- 250-500mg daily
- Timing
- Morning
- With food
- Optional
- Duration
- Ongoing
- Special populations
- Energy, longevity, mineral support
Forms
- Purified resin
- Capsules
- PrimaVie
Safety
Common side effects
- Rare
Contraindications
- None known
Products containing Shilajit
Top-scoring supplements in our catalog that list Shilajit on the label. Each product is graded on Formulate's ingredient-level rubric — dose accuracy, form, transparency, and third-party testing.
Evidence notes
Traditional tonic, emerging research
Grade C: Mostly observational or small trials; mechanism is plausible but unproven at scale.
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