In short: The Shilajit market is flooded with low-quality, mislabelled, and outright fake products. Many contain little to no fulvic acid, undisclosed fillers, or dangerous heavy metals. Knowing what to look for protects your health and your money.

🚩 7 Red Flags to Watch For

1. No fulvic acid percentage disclosed — If a brand won't tell you the fulvic acid content, that's the biggest red flag of all. Genuine, high-quality Shilajit should be 60%+ fulvic acid. Our products are 76–79%, independently verified.
2. No independent lab certificate — Self-certified or “in-house tested” claims are meaningless. Look for third-party verification from a recognised laboratory such as Eurofins, SGS, or Intertek.
3. No heavy metal screening — Shilajit is a mineral resin sourced from rock deposits. Without testing for arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury, you have no idea what you're consuming.
4. Suspiciously low price — Genuine, high-fulvic-acid Shilajit with independent lab testing costs money to produce. If it's priced like a cheap multivitamin, it almost certainly isn't genuine.
5. Fillers and binders in the ingredients — Magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, and maltodextrin are common fillers that dilute the active content. Genuine Shilajit needs no fillers.
6. Solvent-extracted resin — Some manufacturers use chemical solvents to extract Shilajit quickly and cheaply. Water-based purification is the gold standard.
7. Vague or missing origin information — Genuine Himalayan Shilajit comes from specific high-altitude regions. If a brand can't tell you where their Shilajit is sourced, be cautious.

✅ What Genuine Shilajit Looks Like

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🔬 Why Fulvic Acid Percentage Matters

Fulvic acid is the primary active compound in Shilajit. Many products on the market contain 15–40% fulvic acid — or disclose no percentage at all.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can I verify a Shilajit lab certificate is real?
A: Look for the laboratory name, report number, and date. Our Eurofins reports include full report numbers for verification. Full guide to lab testing →

Q: Is cheap Shilajit dangerous?
A: Potentially yes — without heavy metal screening, you cannot rule out contamination with arsenic, lead, or mercury. Side effects guide →

Q: What does genuine Shilajit look like?
A: Genuine resin is dark brown to black, sticky, and has a strong earthy smell. It dissolves completely in warm water.

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⚠️ Important: Food supplements should not replace a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. Always purchase from reputable brands with independent lab verification.