PrimaVie Shilajit

Medicinal ingredients (each capsule contains):

Recommended dose:
Adults 18 years and older take 1 capsule twice a day.
Recommended use:
PrimaVie® helps support normal free and total testosterone levels in men between 45-55 years.

Non-medicinal ingredients: 
Hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate (vegan), silicon dioxide, calcium silicate.

Cautions and warnings: 
Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you have benign prostate hypertrophy and/or prostate cancer.

• Its name means conqueror of mountains, so let your imagine run wild
• In the Himalayan region, it was one of the most prized substances for vigour
• It is loaded with trace minerals, so this explains its broad spectrum appeal
• For folks concerned about mitochondrial health

Ancient Beliefs on Shilajit

Shilajit (often called silajatu in Sanskrit) is a foundational substance in Ayurvedic medicine with a history of use spanning over 3,000 years. It is a natural mineral pitch that oozes from cracks in Himalayan rocks during the summer months, formed over centuries by the decomposition of plant matter and microorganisms under immense pressure. 

Known in ancient texts as "the conqueror of mountains and destroyer of weakness," it is classified as a rasayana—a rejuvenator designed to promote longevity, vitality, and overall well-being. 

Traditional Ayurvedic Perspective and Uses

• Rasayana (Rejuvenator): In Ayurveda, it is considered a powerful anti-aging compound, used to restore energy, rejuvenate the body, and increase longevity.
• Destroyer of Weakness: It is traditionally used to increase physical strength, stamina, and libido.
• Yogavahi (Synergistic Enhancer): A key traditional concept is that shilajit acts as a yogavaha—a carrier that drives other nutrients and herbs deep into the body’s tissues, enhancing their effectiveness.
• Balancing the Doshas: It is considered effective for balancing all three doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha).

Common Historical Applications

• Physical and Mental Stamina: Used by Himalayan populations, including Sherpas, to boost energy and endurance.
• Genitourinary Disorders: Employed in the treatment of kidney stones, fluid retention, and to support the urinary tract.
• Respiratory and Digestive Support: Used for chronic bronchitis, jaundice, and to alleviate gastrointestinal issues.
• Reproductive Health: Renowned as a tonic for supporting reproductive tissues (both male and female).

This information is presented to give context as to how Traditional Forms of Medicine - such as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Traditional Tibetan Medicine (TTM), Ayurvedic Medicine and Shamanic Indigenous Traditions all over the Earth - developed and perfected over hundreds to thousands of years to see what did and did not work, viewed and used this natural substance in their Healing Traditions. Trial and error over lengthy periods of time is a perfect example of the Latin term Scientia “to know.”