Shilajit Dosage: Beginners Guide

In short: follow the serving printed on the label of the exact product you own. For 5 Rivers Gold+ Capsules, the labelled daily serving is two capsules with food, providing 400 mg of Shilajit extract in total. For 5 Rivers Gold+ Resin, the labelled serving is 500 mg of the complete formula, including 300 mg of Shilajit extract. Use one format for the day rather than combining full servings.

Start with the product label

Food supplements are not interchangeable. The serving on a study, forum post or another brand’s jar is not an instruction for a different multi-ingredient formula. Always check the current physical label before use. If it differs from this guide, the label takes priority.

Format	Labelled serving	Important distinction
Gold+ Capsules	Two capsules daily with food. The two-capsule serving provides 400 mg of Shilajit extract in total.	60 vegan capsules; about 30 labelled daily servings.
Gold+ Resin	500 mg of the complete formula, prepared as directed on the jar.	That 500 mg includes 300 mg of Shilajit extract; it is not 500 mg of extract alone. 20 g jar; about 40 labelled servings.
Capsules & Resin Bundle	Choose one format to use as directed for the day.	The Bundle lets you compare formats separately. It is not a combined full-serving routine.

Why the label matters for these formulas

Gold+ Capsules contain 11 disclosed active ingredients, plus a vegan vegetable-cellulose capsule shell. Gold+ Resin is a separate six-ingredient formula. Taking more than the labelled serving increases all ingredients in that format, not just Shilajit extract.

For a clear ingredient-by-ingredient comparison, read Shilajit Capsules vs Resin. You can also see the full product disclosures on the Capsules page and Resin page.

Using the two formats

Capsules: take the labelled two-capsule daily serving with food and water.

Resin: use the labelled 500 mg serving and prepare it as directed on the jar. The product page explains the preparation method and ingredients.

There is no universally established “best” time of day. A regular time that fits your routine is more practical than chasing a precise hour. For a format-focused explanation, see How to Take Shilajit: Forms, Doses and Practical Tips.

Safety and suitability

Read the full ingredients and warnings on the product label before use. Do not exceed the labelled serving. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, under 18, have a medical condition, or take medication, seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional before using a multi-ingredient food supplement. If the product does not suit you, stop using it.

For a focused discussion of medication questions, see Shilajit and Medication.

Storage and expiry

Store Capsules and Resin in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, with each container closed and out of reach of children. For best quality, use within 24 months of manufacture. Current batches are marked DOE July 2028; follow the expiry date printed on your container.

Evidence and quality documentation

Eurofins tested the current 5 Rivers Nutrition Gold+ Capsules batch ULSG2508357 and Resin batch ULSG2508011. These are the same batches currently used in products sold by 5 Rivers Nutrition. The Capsules report (AR-258-2025-20051564-01) records 79.22 g/100 g fulvic acid; the Resin report (AR-258-2025-20051565-01) records 76.74 g/100 g. Both reports list arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury. These are analytical results, not evidence of a health outcome. See the Lab Testing page for the full batch reports.

Key takeaways

• Use the exact labelled serving for the format you own.
• Capsules: two daily with food, providing 400 mg of Shilajit extract in total.
• Resin: 500 mg of the complete formula, including 300 mg of Shilajit extract.
• Use Capsules and Resin as separate formats; do not combine full servings as a routine.
• For a multi-ingredient product, check the whole label and warnings, not just the word “Shilajit”.

Last reviewed: 18 October 2026. This article provides general product information, not medical advice.

5 Rivers batch testing: Eurofins analysed samples from Capsules batch ULSG2508357 and Resin batch ULSG2508011. These are the same batches currently used in products sold by 5 Rivers Nutrition. The reports provide batch-specific results. Read the report codes and results on the Lab Testing page.