Mumijo Shilajit Max 2000mg | 180 Capsules | German Elite Nutrition

Shilajit Max by German Elite Nutrition

Have you ever heard of shilajit? It is a dark, resinous natural substance from the high mountains, also known as mumijo. German Elite Nutrition processes it into capsules with 2000mg of extract per daily dose. Convenient for those who want to try this traditional substance without the hassle of sticky resin. On this page you can read more about what shilajit exactly is, how it is made and in what forms you encounter it.

What shilajit exactly is

Shilajit is formed over hundreds, sometimes thousands of years in mountain ranges such as the Himalayas, the Altai and the Caucasus. Plant remains are very slowly compressed between the rocks there, until an organic-mineral substance remains that seeps out of the crevices in summer. That substance is full of humic substances. The two best known are fulvic acid and humic acid. Fulvic acid is a small molecule that binds minerals and thus easily moves through water. Humic acid is its bigger brother and behaves differently in liquid. In addition, mumijo naturally contains dozens of trace elements and substances called dibenzo-alpha-pyrones. In short: shilajit is not a single ingredient, but a complete natural package that originated in the mountains. Many people wonder where it actually comes from. The answer is therefore literally in the rocks of the high mountains.

What 2000mg and 10:1 mean

On the label it says a 10:1 extract. That means the manufacturer condenses ten kilos of raw material into one kilo of extract. So you get a concentrated form, not raw resin. This shilajit extract is moreover standardized to 50% fulvic acid and 12% humic acid. Standardizing means that every batch contains the same amount of those substances, instead of a guess per jar. That is nice, because in the store you see the craziest numbers come by. One brand puts 20,000mg on the front, another 250mg. Such figures say little if you do not know how much fulvic acid is in it. That is why that percentage is much more telling than the big number on the packaging. A fixed amount per daily dose makes the dosage easy to follow and compare. So when comparing brands, pay attention mainly to the percentage of fulvic acid and humic acid, not to the largest number on the front. A lower total number with a high standardization can deliver more of those substances than an impressive number without a percentage.

Black pepper extract and capsule

The formula also contains black pepper extract, with 9.5mg of piperine per daily dose. Piperine is the substance that gives black pepper its sharpness. Furthermore, the capsule shell is plant-based, made of cellulose instead of gelatin, and contains a small amount of anti-caking agent to keep the powder loose. The formula does not contain more additives. This way the contents remain close to the raw material itself, supplemented only with pepper.

Capsules or resin, what is the difference

You buy shilajit roughly in two forms. The classic form is resin, also called resin, which you measure out with a spoon and dissolve in warm water. Pure, but sticky and quite bitter in taste. The capsule form here removes that hassle. You swallow four capsules with some water and you are done. Each capsule is plant-based, so also suitable if you eat vegan. For on the go or at the office, that is much more practical than carrying a jar of resin around. A jar contains 180 capsules, enough for about a month and a half at four per day. If you want to build it up slowly, you can start with a lower amount and slowly go to four. This way you keep your routine simple and clear. Store the jar dry and cool and close it well after use, because shilajit naturally attracts moisture. For many people, that fixed capsule dosage is precisely the reason to choose this form instead of loose resin.

This way you get with these mumijo capsules a concentrated shilajit extract with a fixed amount of fulvic acid and humic acid, supplemented with black pepper. A down-to-earth way to get acquainted with a natural substance that has been collected and passed down in the mountains of Asia for centuries.