Holland & Barrett Shilajit 1000mg 90 Capsules Food Supplement

Holland & Barrett Shilajit is a food supplement in capsule form, with 90 capsules per pack, each providing 1000mg of shilajit. Shilajit is a natural black/brownish substance formed over centuries by the decomposition of plant material and rock by microorganisms, primarily found in mountainous regions. It is sourced from the Himalayas between India and Nepal, and also occurs in Russia, Tibet, Afghanistan, and northern Chile, where it is called Andean Shilajit. In the north of India it is also known as salajit, shilajatu, mimie or mummiyo. Used in Ayurvedic practice for centuries, shilajit is now a common ingredient in food supplements. Because its composition depends on the local rock and organic material, it varies by region and is not characterised with certainty. The mineral fraction contains iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and trace elements. Fulvic acid and dibenzo--pyrones are the main active compounds, and humic acid is also active; these have antioxidant effects and support mitochondrial function and cellular energy production. The composition by weight is broadly thought to be as follows.