General Dosage
250-500mg purified shilajit daily (standardized to 50%+ fulvic acid)
Maximum dose: No established UL; doses up to 500mg daily used safely in 90-day studies
Shilajit Dosage Guide
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Dosage Recommendations
General recommendation: 250-500mg purified shilajit daily (standardized to 50%+ fulvic acid)
Timing: Morning and/or early afternoon; some practitioners recommend dissolving resin form in warm water
Dosage by Condition
| Condition | Recommended Dose | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Testosterone support | 250mg PrimaVie twice daily | Emerging |
| Energy and vitality | 250-500mg daily | Emerging |
| Exercise performance | 250mg twice daily | Emerging |
| Cognitive support | 250mg daily | Preliminary |
Upper limit: No established UL; doses up to 500mg daily used safely in 90-day studies
Timing & Absorption
Morning and/or early afternoon; some practitioners recommend dissolving resin form in warm water
Can be taken with or without food.
References
- Pandit S, Biswas S, Jana U, De RK, Mukhopadhyay SC, Biswas TK (2016). Clinical evaluation of purified Shilajit on testosterone levels in healthy volunteers. Andrologia. DOI PubMed
- Bhattacharyya S, Pal D, Gupta AK, Ganguly P, Majumder UK, Ghosal S (2009). Beneficial effect of processed shilajit on swimming exercise induced impaired energy status of mice. Pharmacologyonline.
- Carrasco-Gallardo C, Guzman L, Maccioni RB (2012). Shilajit: A natural phytocomplex with potential precognitive activity. International Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. DOI PubMed