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Shilajit Superfood and Its Benefits
Shilajit contains at least 85 minerals in Ionic form, as well as humic and fulvic acid. Shilajit is a Sanskrit word meaning "conqueror of mountains and destroyer of weakness." It is composed of humus and organic plant material that has been compressed by layers of rock and mixed with microbial metabolites. This humus and organic plant matter then oozes from the rocks of the Himalayas as they become warm in the summer months. It is said to carry the healing power of the great mountains from where it is sourced. Shilajit is an important herb of the ancient Hindu material medica and is currently used extensively by Hindu physicians for a variety of diseases.
Fulvic and Humic Acids
These are the two main components of Shilajit. They are substances left over from the break of ancient plant material by active soil microbes. They are unique and noteworthy for their activity and trace mineral concentration. Fulvic acid alone contains up to 77 minerals both macro and trace minerals. These minerals are also ionic and help the body to transport electrical signals and other mineral at an enhanced rate and they also enhance hydration.
Shilajit has many accolades from those who use it. Some reasons people include this superfood in their diet include its ability to:
- Re-mineralize the body
- Modulate Inflammation
- Enhance Libido
- Build Hormones
- Restore and Repair Aging Cells
- Oxygenate the blood
- Scavenge Free Radicals
- Increase Metabolism and Energy
- Support the Endocrine System
- Chelate Toxic Substances
- Assist the Breakdown/Absorption of Nutrients
Shilajit fits perfectly into every tonic and superfood program.
This piece was written and compiled for Zebra Organics by Mark D'Aquila, flower essence practitioner, www.essencealchemy.com
The statements on this have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to treat, diagnose, cure or prevent any disease.
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