Pure Shilajit Capsules: How to Spot Fakes

In short: Fake or low-quality Shilajit capsules are widespread. The only reliable way to verify a genuine product is an independent Eurofins lab certificate with a stated fulvic acid percentage. Without this, you cannot confirm what is actually in the capsule.

6 Signs of Fake Shilajit Capsules

1. No lab certificate — The brand cannot provide an independent Eurofins or equivalent accredited lab certificate. This is the single biggest red flag.
2. Fulvic acid percentage not disclosed — Genuine Shilajit brands state their fulvic acid content. If it's not on the label or product page, assume it's low or absent.
3. Price too low — Genuine purified, lab-tested Shilajit cannot be produced and sold profitably at £5–10 for 60 capsules. Prices this low indicate little to no actual Shilajit.
4. Vague sourcing — “Mountain origin” or “natural Shilajit” without specifying the Himalayas and the purification process is a warning sign.
5. Proprietary blend — If the capsule contains a “proprietary blend” without individual ingredient amounts, you cannot assess the Shilajit content.
6. No brand website — Sold only through Amazon or eBay with no independent brand presence, no lab certificates, and no contact information.

How to Verify a Genuine Product

• ✅ Ask the brand for their Eurofins lab certificate — it should be batch-specific and downloadable
• ✅ Check the fulvic acid percentage — 70%+ is the benchmark for premium Shilajit
• ✅ Verify the lab certificate is from an accredited third-party lab, not in-house testing
• ✅ Check the full ingredient list — capsules should contain Shilajit extract and a vegan capsule shell only
• ✅ Look for verified UK customer reviews with specific detail about results

What a Real Lab Certificate Looks Like

A genuine Eurofins lab certificate will include: the product name and batch number, the testing date, the fulvic acid percentage by dry weight, heavy metal results (lead, arsenic, mercury, cadmium) with pass/fail against safety limits, and the Eurofins laboratory stamp and accreditation number. View our Eurofins batch certificates to see what a genuine certificate looks like.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I tell if Shilajit capsules are real?

Ask for an independent Eurofins lab certificate with a stated fulvic acid percentage. If the brand cannot provide this, the product's quality and safety cannot be verified.

Are cheap Shilajit capsules fake?

Not always, but prices significantly below market rate (£5–10 for 60 capsules) make it economically implausible for the product to contain genuine purified, lab-tested Shilajit. Always verify with a lab certificate regardless of price.

What fulvic acid percentage should genuine Shilajit have?

70%+ is the benchmark for premium Shilajit. Our Shilajit Gold+ Capsules contain 79.22% fulvic acid, independently verified by Eurofins.

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