For our overall top picks, see the Best Shilajit in Australia guide.
Shilajit is a tar-like mineral resin from mountain rock, used for centuries in Ayurvedic tradition. Human research is limited to a few small studies. The biggest risk is quality: raw or poorly processed resin can contain heavy metals, so buy from a brand that provides a third-party lab certificate.
What is shilajit?
Shilajit forms slowly from plant material in rock layers, mainly in the Himalayas. It contains fulvic acid and trace minerals. It is sold as a resin, as capsules and powders, and as gummies made from shilajit extract.
What does the research show?
- Testosterone: in a 2016 study by Pandit and colleagues, healthy men aged 45 to 55 who took 250 mg of purified shilajit twice a day for 90 days had a significant rise in total testosterone compared with placebo. It was one small study using one purified extract.
- Energy and fatigue: there are a handful of small studies, often using branded extracts. More independent research is needed.
- Everything else: many online claims, such as anti-ageing or brain health, rest on animal studies or tradition rather than human trials.
How to spot fake or low-quality shilajit
Popular home tests, such as stretching the resin, burning it, or watching it dissolve in water, do not prove purity or safety. They cannot detect heavy metals or other contaminants. A 2008 study in JAMA found about one in five Ayurvedic products bought online contained detectable lead, mercury or arsenic. Instead, look for:
- A third-party lab certificate that covers heavy metals, not just fulvic acid content.
- A clear origin and processing description (purified or filtered).
- A named brand and supplier in Australia, rather than unlabelled resin from a marketplace.
- Realistic claims. Be wary of products promising cures.
Resin vs gummies
| Product | Form | Per serve | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asli Ayurveda Shilajit | Resin, 20 g | Pea-sized 200 to 250 mg; about 80 to 100 doses; brand states a lab test certificate is included | $99.95 |
| Hillside Pure Himalayan Shilajit | Resin | 350 mg; 57 serves | $99.95 |
| Pure Himalayan Shilajit Gummies Gold | Gummies | 300 mg of 10:1 extract (3,000 mg resin equivalent) plus 40 mg ashwagandha per 2 gummies; 30 serves | $69.95 |
How to take shilajit
- Use the spoon supplied to take a pea-sized amount of resin (about 200 to 350 mg, depending on the brand).
- Dissolve it in warm water, tea or milk, or let it melt under your tongue.
- Take it once a day, at the same time, following your label.
- Gummies are simpler: take the number on the label, usually two.
Do not take shilajit if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, and speak to your doctor first if you take medication, have a medical condition, or have high iron levels.
How our price compares
Here is what the same products cost at other Australian supplement stores, so you can check the difference yourself.
| Product | Supps247 | Nutrition Warehouse | ASN | Elite Supps | Supplement Mart |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asli Ayurveda Shilajit resin | $99.95 | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Hillside Pure Himalayan Shilajit | $99.95 | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Shilajit Gummies Gold | $69.95 | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
Supps247 prices come from our website. Other prices were checked on the websites of Nutrition Warehouse, Australian Sports Nutrition (ASN), Elite Supps and Supplement Mart on 26 October 2026 (same product and size, price for one unit) and can change at any time. Not listed means we could not find that exact product and size on their site. Supps247 members can use our Price Match Guarantee against Nutrition Warehouse, ASN, Elite Supps and Supplement Mart: we beat their full price by 5% or match their sale price (conditions apply).
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FAQs
What are the benefits of shilajit?
The best-known study found purified shilajit raised total testosterone in healthy men aged 45 to 55 over 90 days. Other claimed benefits, such as more energy, are supported by a few small studies or by tradition, and need more research.
How can I tell if shilajit is real?
Home tests such as stretching, burning or dissolving the resin cannot show whether it is pure or safe. Buy from a known brand that provides a third-party lab certificate covering heavy metals.
How much shilajit should I take a day?
Follow your label. Resin is usually a pea-sized amount, about 200 to 350 mg, once a day. The main human study used 250 mg of purified shilajit twice a day.
Is shilajit resin better than gummies?
Resin is the traditional form and usually contains only shilajit. Gummies are easier to take but use an extract and may include other ingredients, such as ashwagandha in the gummies we stock. Choose the form you will take consistently, from a tested brand.
Sources: Pandit and colleagues (2016), purified shilajit and testosterone; Saper and colleagues (2008), metals in Ayurvedic products sold online; product labels and brand nutrition panels, checked October 2026.
Order online with Australia-wide delivery, free on orders of $99.99 or more, or visit a Supps247 store in Melbourne, regional Victoria or Brisbane to compare products in person. Members can use our member price match on full-priced items.
Prices and stock were checked on 22 October 2026 and can change at any time. Always read the label and follow the directions for use. If you have a medical condition, are pregnant or take regular medication, check with your doctor first.
