Shilajit is surrounded by big promises. Our guides try to do the opposite: explain what is known, show where it comes from, and say plainly where the evidence runs out. This page explains how we do that.
Who writes them
The guides are written by Andrius, who founded and runs Hilasti from Kaunas, Lithuania. He is not a doctor or a scientist. That is why every article is built on published research that you can check for yourself, rather than on personal opinion.
Where the facts come from
- Primary sources first. We cite the studies themselves, through PubMed, PubMed Central and journal sites, and official bodies such as the European Food Safety Authority, the European Commission and the UK Food Standards Agency. We don’t cite other shops or supplement blogs.
- Every claim is numbered. A small number in the text links to the source at the bottom of the article.
- We say how big a study was. How many people, for how long, whether there was a placebo group, and who paid for it. A study in eight rats is not the same as a trial in 100 people, and we say so.
- We include what isn’t known. Most shilajit research is small, early or done in animals. Each article says where the gaps are.
What we won’t say
Shilajit has no approved health claims in the European Union or the United Kingdom. So we don’t claim that shilajit, or our product, treats, cures or prevents anything, or that it will improve how you feel or perform. When we describe research, we describe what a study measured, not what you should expect.
If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, take medication or have a health condition, speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking any supplement.
Keeping articles up to date
Each article shows the date it was last reviewed against its sources. We revisit articles when new research is published and correct mistakes as soon as we find them.
Spotted a mistake?
Please tell us at info@hilasti.com. If you point us to a source, we’ll check it and update the article.