Shilajit & Hormones: What the Goo Is Going On?
Because nothing says “hormonal balance” like something that oozes out of a rock.
🧪 What Even Is Shilajit?
Every few months, some new “miracle menopause cure” slides across our feed – usually wrapped in mystery, promises, and an herbalist’s TikTok.
Enter: Shilajit.
An ancient Ayurvedic substance with a name that sounds like a minor Star Wars villain.
But what is it?
And should you put it in your tea… or alert the geology department?
🔬 What the Experts Say (in Normal-Person Language)
Scientific Explanation:
Shilajit is a sticky, tar-like substance that seeps from rocks in the Himalayas, formed over centuries by the decomposition of plant matter. It contains fulvic acid, minerals, and a little something called mystical mountain energy (probably).
Translation:
“So basically… this is fancy rock goo. Got it.”
⚡ Why People Say It Helps with Menopause
✨ Energy Boosting
Because “falling asleep mid-conversation isn’t a personality trait, it’s just fatigue.”
Shilajit may support mitochondrial function (that’s science-speak for your cell’s battery), which means more energy and fewer 2 PM crashes that feel like existential crises.
✨ Supports Hormone Balance
Some say it supports the endocrine system and estrogen pathways.
“Maybe my mood swings won’t require a legal defense team anymore.”
✨ Bone Health Love
Shilajit is rich in minerals and may help with calcium absorption – AKA another tool in the “don’t become a delicate pretzel by 60” toolkit.
🧠 What Science Actually Says (Without Overpromising)
A few small studies suggest Shilajit may help improve:
- Hormone health (especially testosterone in men, but possibly balancing for women too) (1)
- Energy levels (2)
- Bone mineral density (3)
- Cognitive function (4)
BUT: research in menopausal women is still limited, and most studies are done on animals or men.
“Translation: We think it helps, but nobody’s throwing a Nobel Prize at it just yet.”
✅ Should You Try It?
✔️ If you’re curious:
Look for high-quality Shilajit in resin or powder form. Choose products that are lab-tested for heavy metals (because Himalayan goo doesn’t get a free pass).
✔️ If you’re skeptical:
No worries. There are still 63 other things we can all try before breakfast, including drinking magnesium, taping our mouths shut, and putting ice packs in our bras. Pick your weird.
✨ Elistocrat Bottom Line:
Shilajit probably won’t transform you into a glowing goddess overnight – but it might give you a subtle lift, mineral support, and a fun new reason to tell people,
“I’m into mountain tar now. It’s an Ayurvedic thing. You wouldn’t get it.”
🛍️ Tips If You’re Trying It:
- Start with a rice-sized amount (if resin) or 300–500mg (if powder)
- Take with warm liquid or in a smoothie (tastes… earthy)
- Avoid products with fillers, additives, or “extra energizers”
- Not recommended during pregnancy or with certain medications (always check first)
🗣️ Are We Rock-Goo Girls Now?
Maybe. Maybe not.
If Shilajit works for you, amazing.
If it doesn’t, you still get bragging rights for using resin exudate like it’s a regular Tuesday.
Because when your hormones are melting and your bones are arguing with gravity, we say: try the goo. You’ve earned it.
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