Introduction
I’ve been curious about Shilajit for a while now. Some folks I know from India and the Himalayas talk about it a lot. It’s this black-brown exudate or blackish-brown powder that comes from sedimentary rocks way up in the pristine Himalayan Mountains, sometimes as high as 10,000 feet. People call it different names too…
I first heard about Shilajit from a friend who said it makes you feel more active. I got curious. It’s a natural substance that comes from the Himalayas and takes centuries to form. It happens when old plants break down with tiny microorganisms. Many people use it as a dietary supplement to get back energetic…
Abstract
So here’s the thing — I never thought I’d be talking about Shilajit in anything other than a joke. I mean, come on, this sticky stuff from the Himalayas that’s made from certain plants and microorganisms over centuries? It sounded like one of those weird health hacks your uncle swears by. But then I…