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Shilajit efficacy
A popular healthcare startup founder recently criticized Shilajit as a useless supplement that doesn't help with testosterone or muscle building. He said that the studies that claim that it boosts testosterone and help with post workout recovery are not reliable as they're funded by a company (Natreon) that manufactures shilajit.
Is this correct? Companies like Himalaya and Kapiva even sell shilajit blended whey protein, is that a marketing gimmick?
If not shilajit is there any supplement/herb that can be taken to improve athletic performance and boost post workout recovery?
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Shilajit is a natural Rasayana used in Ayurveda. Some small studies show it may help improve energy and testosterone slightly, but more strong research is needed. It is not a magic supplement. Combining it with whey is mostly for marketing.
For muscle recovery, better to focus on:
Ashwagandha – reduces stress and supports strength.
Gokshura – supports stamina.
Proper diet, sleep, and hydration are most important.
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Use trusted brands if taking any supplement.
Start with ashwagandha (250–500 mg/day) under guidance.
Avoid overtraining. Take rest between workouts.
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Shilajit is a khanij which indirectly helps in power gain after metabolisation but if you does not work out and simply consume it ; this would be expelled out from the body with out complete metabolisation.
And if we talk about branding thats simply a different market game. Can not be commented.
Other than shilajit ashwagandha can be used in tablet forms
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Be cautious about amount of medicine and mode pf administration
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Ayurveda medicine on adv of Ayurveda Dr not from market
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O don’t think because of Kayan tablet will get black stools
First do stool test for occult blood ova and cyst to look for any bleeding
If you are on any iron tablet s that might be the cause for black stools
But must be evuluated properly
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Shilajit has lot of health benefits but should be consumed in pure form with proper consult
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Shilajit is a very good herb but found fake mostly....
Take proper counseling to clear all ur doubts
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Dr. Raghuveer
Ayurveda
4 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Shilajit is not useless, but its benefits for testosterone and recovery are not conclusively proven.
Be wary of marketing fads like shilajit whey blends.
If you're serious about performance, consider evidence-backed herbs like Ashwagandha and Creatine.
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Dr. Avinash Bharti
Ayurveda
10 yrs exp
Aurangabad
âfor muscle recovery needs ayurvedic rasayan therapy. ayurvedic medicine along with panchakarma like snehan swedan, shirodhara, basti will be useful for this condition.
âyog and pranayam is also useful for muscle build up.
â you need to consult yourself with ayurvedic doctor for your specific issue, we will advice you ayurvedic medicine and diet, panchakarma treatment according to your requirement.
shilajit is useful but it should be taken under guidance of ayurvedic doctor.
â with detail history taking we can advice you proper way of taking shilajit.
â After consultation medicine will be delivered to your home.
ð Advice- Reduce spicy food, sugar, salt and maida from food.
â Avoid self medication.
â Follow Daily regime and have a healthy lifestyle
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kindly follow the advice.
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Dr. Rajeev Kumar Verma
Ayurveda
11 yrs exp
Bangalore
Consult ayurveda physician for proper diagnosis and root cause of ailment before consuming any medicine
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