How To Take Shilajit

If you are reading this, you probably already know that Shilajit powder is a popular Indian medicine. Since ancient times, people in India have recognized its medical properties and believed that regular consumption of the medicine could make the human body stronger from within and make it last for a longer time. Shilajit contains fulvic acid and as many as 85 different minerals. People take it in the form of capsule or powder supplements in order to treat various health problems in a natural manner. Among its many benefits for the health, it is said to be effective in helping reduce body weight, improving metabolism, boosting immunity and restoring lost sexual vigor. Read on to know how to take this all-important medicine.

Have a consultation with a physician

Like with any other medicine, it’s best to ask your doctor before you start taking it – especially if you have a chronic condition. Ask him or her whether the medicine would interact with any other drug that you are using at the moment. Just like a food or any other supplement, this medicine can act differently in the body of each individual. Like any other new medicine, it may cause some unpleasant effects such as digestive issues, sleep difficulties and the like. These are generally nothing but short-term problems and your body has to adjust to it. You can cut down a dosage for a couple of and see whether the negative effects go away. In case you continue to experience any adverse symptoms even with the reduced dosage or after complete stoppage of the medicine, you should consult your doctor. You can increase the dosage after some days when you feel that your body has adjusted to Silajit powder.

Have a proper, regular dosage

The recommended dosage heavily depends on the form of Shilajit you're taking. For powdered Shilajit the dosage is usually 1 gram per day, but it can be even more if you are trying to combat a disease. Some people have gone up to using 5 grams per day. In other cases, Shilajit comes in the form of a capsule and can be purchased from online stores or local health food stores. The bottles have recommended dosage instructions of 1 – 2 capsules twice a day. You can take this at any time, but you should take it with water.  In case you will be taking the medicine in a liquid form, you can blend it with water or juice. The medicine dissolves in warm liquids in just a minute or two. In order to accelerate the dissolution process, you can stir the mixture with the back portion of a spoon. For maximum absorption, you should ideally consume it in mornings on an empty stomach. In case you find that it gives you too much energy, do not consume it in the evening as it might cause sleep problems for you.