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Shilajit guides

Practical information on buying, testing, storing and using shilajit in South Africa.

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Evidence

Shilajit for men: what the research found

Two studies in different groups of men, with the dosage, trial length and results from each. See why age and health status matter when…

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Evidence

What is shilajit?

How shilajit forms, how raw material is purified and what to check on a batch certificate. Includes the basic ingredients, texture, taste and use.

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Evidence

Shilajit benefits: what human studies found

A summary of six human studies, including the participants, dosage, trial length and reported results. The source papers are linked.

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Testing and proof

Heavy metals in shilajit

Why heavy-metal testing matters and what an independent study found in six commercial products. The current PurePharm batch results are included.

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Laboratory glassware holding dark amber liquid, testing fulvic acid in shilajit
Testing and proof

Fulvic acid in shilajit

Why percentages vary between raw resin and standardised extracts, and why the test method matters. The current result and method are shown together.

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A laboratory bench with glassware where shilajit is tested
Testing and proof

How to read a shilajit lab report

A guide to the results, methods, batch details and laboratory information on a certificate. Use it to check the report for the jar you…

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Buying guide

Buying shilajit from Dis-Chem, Clicks and Takealot

What to compare across pharmacies, marketplaces and direct sellers before placing an order. Compare prices, stock, delivery and batch testing.

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A delivered parcel of shilajit on a hallway table in Johannesburg
Buying guide

Where to buy shilajit in Johannesburg and Pretoria

Local stockists, online shops, delivery times and the checks to make before buying. Includes delivery options and nearby PurePharm stockists.

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Buying guide

Where to buy shilajit in Cape Town

Local stockists, online shops, delivery times and the checks to make before buying. Includes delivery options and nearby PurePharm stockists.

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A jar of shilajit resin beside a dish of capsules on a stone counter
Evidence

Shilajit capsules, resin and gummies compared

How the three formats differ in ingredients, dosage, testing and price. Compare daily use, taste and what appears on the label.

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Three dark glass jars of shilajit in different sizes on a wooden shelf
Buying guide

How to choose shilajit in South Africa

What to check on the certificate, ingredient list, jar size and price before buying. The guide also covers dose, testing and water solubility.

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Buying guide

Silajeet, shilajeet, salajit and shilajit

Where the different spellings come from and why they all refer to the same resin. It also covers mumijo and what spelling can tell…

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Testing and proof

How to spot fake shilajit

Simple checks for the label, batch certificate, texture, taste and water solubility. Use them before buying and when you open the jar.

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Quick links

Lab results, product standards and FAQs

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Lab results

See the current batch certificate, results and test methods.

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Our standard

How each batch is tested before it is packed.

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Questions

Answers about dosage, taste, storage, payment and delivery.