Summary
In this listener live coaching episode, the Mind Pump hosts cover grip strength training before shifting into a detailed segment on shilajit research for men's health. Sal presents a 2010 study where 60 infertile men took 100mg of shilajit twice daily for 90 days, resulting in dramatic increases in sperm count (60% of participants) and sperm motility (12%). He also covers a 2019 study of 63 men showing eight weeks of shilajit supplementation reduced fatigue-induced declines in muscular strength and lowered markers of collagen breakdown, plus a 2016 randomized double-blind study on testosterone. The hosts strongly recommend PrimaVie as the trusted form of standardized Himalayan shilajit, warning that many products on the market are fake or of poor quality. They note Organifi uses PrimaVie in their gummy format at a 250mg dose.
Key Points
- A 2010 study of 60 infertile men showed 100mg shilajit twice daily for 90 days dramatically increased sperm count and motility
- A 2019 study of 63 men found 8 weeks of shilajit reduced fatigue-induced strength declines and collagen breakdown
- A 2016 randomized double-blind study showed testosterone increases with shilajit
- Animal studies showed shilajit reduced chronic fatigue syndrome
- PrimaVie is the standardized, trusted form of Himalayan shilajit used in research
- Organifi gummies contain 250mg of PrimaVie shilajit per serving
- Many shilajit products on the market are fake or low quality -- sourcing matters
Key Moments
Shilajit for male fertility and sperm quality
Sal presents a 2010 study where 60 infertile men took 100mg of shilajit twice daily for 90 days. 60% saw dramatic increases in sperm count and 12% had improved sperm motility.
"So these are men with low enough sperm counts where they're considered infertile. They gave them 100 milligrams of Shilajit twice a day for 90 days. In 60% of them, there was a dramatic increase in sperm count and sperm motility in 12%."
Muscular strength recovery and testosterone studies
A 2019 study of 63 men found eight weeks of shilajit reduced fatigue-induced declines in muscular strength and lowered collagen breakdown markers. A 2016 gold-standard randomized double-blind study also showed testosterone increases.
"A 2019 study of 63 men found that eight weeks of Shilajit supplementation reduced fatigue-induced declines in muscular strength and lowered levels of a marker of collagen breakdown. In other words, it helped with recovery."
Quality sourcing and PrimaVie
The hosts warn about fake shilajit flooding the market and recommend PrimaVie as the standardized source from the Himalayas, noting Organifi uses PrimaVie in their products.
"They source them from the real Himalayan Shilajit that's standardized. Have you guys ever tried other brands of Shilajit? Disgusting. It's disgusting. It's terrible."
