In response to mounting public interest in shilajit and its applications in wellness, NutroTonic has published its latest guide to help consumers make informed decisions about their purchases. The guide compares various processing methods in shilajit production and explains why readers should choose sun-dried products wherever possible.

Shilajit has been an integral part of Ayurvedic and Siddha medicine for centuries, with some of the earliest records of its use dating back 5,000 years in India. One article in the International Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease defines shilajit as a natural phytocomplex that forms from a combination of the gradual decomposition of plant materials and the actions of microorganisms in the Himalayas, resulting in a resinous, organic substance that is exuded from rocks in the region.

As NutroTonic’s guide explains, the primary reason shilajit has garnered interest from the medical community is because scientists have found that the substance is rich in fulvic acid, humic acid, and over 80 different minerals. However, this makes it susceptible to high temperatures and harsh chemicals, which can denature the aforementioned compounds. For this reason, NutroTonic’s guide stresses the importance of purchasing shilajit that is processed via sun-drying.

For sun-dried shilajit, raw samples are collected from the mountains and allowed to dry beneath the sun for a number of days; higher-quality products may be dried for up to two months. Apart from avoiding the use of chemicals, various trials have demonstrated that this method preserves higher levels of fulvic acid and humic acid in the substance.

In addition to choosing sun-dried products, NutroTonic advises readers to look for shilajit that has been extensively filtered and tested by a third-party lab. This will ensure that they purchase a product with negligible amounts of heavy metals and other contaminants.

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