What to Look for When Buying Shilajit Capsules

In short: The five non-negotiable markers of quality Shilajit capsules are: independent lab certification (Eurofins or equivalent), stated fulvic acid percentage (70%+), Himalayan sourcing, no fillers or undisclosed additives, and transparent ingredient labelling. Without these, you cannot verify what you’re actually buying.

1. Independent Lab Certificate

The single most important quality marker. Any reputable Shilajit brand should provide a batch-specific certificate of analysis from an independent, accredited laboratory — ideally Eurofins, SGS, or equivalent. This certificate should confirm heavy metal safety, purity, and fulvic acid content. If a brand cannot provide this, do not buy from them.

5 Rivers Nutrition publishes Eurofins batch certificates for every product. View our lab certificates.

2. Stated Fulvic Acid Percentage

Fulvic acid is Shilajit’s primary active compound. Premium Shilajit contains 70%+ fulvic acid, independently verified. Many products on the market do not disclose their fulvic acid content at all — a major red flag. Our Shilajit Gold+ Capsules contain 79.22% fulvic acid, verified by Eurofins.

3. Himalayan Sourcing

Authentic Shilajit comes from high-altitude mountain ranges — primarily the Himalayas. Shilajit from other regions (Altai, Caucasus) exists but is less studied. Be wary of products that do not disclose their sourcing region, or that claim vague “mountain” origins without specifics.

4. No Fillers or Additives

Many capsule products use fillers, binders, flow agents (magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide), or undisclosed excipients that dilute the active content. Check the full ingredient list. 5 Rivers Nutrition Shilajit Gold+ Capsules contain only active ingredients — no fillers, binders, or flow agents.

5. Transparent Labelling

A trustworthy product clearly states: the amount of Shilajit extract per capsule, the fulvic acid percentage, all other ingredients, the sourcing region, and the manufacturer details. Proprietary blends that hide individual ingredient amounts are a red flag.

Red Flags to Avoid

• ❌ No lab certificate available
• ❌ Fulvic acid percentage not disclosed
• ❌ “Proprietary blend” hiding ingredient amounts
• ❌ Unusually low price (£5–10 for 60 capsules)
• ❌ No sourcing information
• ❌ Sold only on Amazon with no brand website
• ❌ Claims of “100% pure” without third-party verification

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if Shilajit capsules are real?

Ask for the Eurofins or equivalent lab certificate. It should show the batch number, fulvic acid percentage, and heavy metal safety results. If the brand cannot provide this, the product quality cannot be verified.

What fulvic acid percentage should Shilajit capsules have?

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

Are cheap Shilajit capsules worth buying?

No. Shilajit that is significantly cheaper than the market average almost certainly contains little to no actual Shilajit, or uses unpurified material that may contain heavy metals. Quality Shilajit has a real cost of production.

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