Most Shilajit websites make similar promises, so reading them won’t tell you much. A better test is to send a brand a few direct questions and see how it replies. A quick, specific answer tells you far more than another page of marketing.
Copy these into an email or live chat. Ask them before you buy, and ask us too.
1. Can I see the full lab report for this product?
A useful answer: a complete report showing the lab’s name, the test date, the sample tested and the results.
Pause if: you only get a badge, a cropped image or the words “lab tested” with nothing behind them.
2. Does that report match my batch?
A useful answer: the jar has a batch number, and the brand can tell you which report goes with it.
Pause if: the same old report is used for everything, or the brand can’t say which batch it covers.
3. What exactly was tested?
A useful answer: a clear list that covers heavy metals, microbes and mould toxins as well as fulvic acid content.
Pause if: a fulvic acid percentage is the only result. That says nothing about contaminants. Our guide to reading a heavy metals result explains what to look for.
4. Where does it come from, and who handles it?
A useful answer: a country and region, plus who collects, purifies and packs it.
Pause if: all you hear is “the pristine Himalayas.” That could describe a very wide area.
5. What else is in it?
A useful answer: a full ingredients list, including flavours, sweeteners, carriers or capsule materials. Gummies and capsules will usually contain more than resin does, and that isn’t a problem as long as it’s clear.
Pause if: a product is called “100% pure” but its ingredients list says otherwise.
6. Can I see your certificates?
A useful answer: a certificate showing the company name, who issued it and its dates. Check that the company matches the one selling or making the product.
Pause if: you see logos but no documents, or vague claims of official approval. A certificate also covers a specific company and standard, so it doesn’t prove that every jar is safe.
7. Who is behind the brand, and what happens if there’s a problem?
A useful answer: a real company name and contact details, plus a clear returns policy.
Pause if: you can’t work out who is responsible for the product, or if it promises to treat or cure a health condition. A food supplement shouldn’t be sold that way.
How to judge the replies
No brand needs perfect wording, and a slow reply from a small company isn’t a bad sign on its own. Look for documents you can check and for answers that stay consistent with the label and website. If a brand keeps avoiding a simple question, you’ve learned something useful before spending any money.
Good answers still don’t make a product right for everyone. Shilajit isn’t suitable if you’re pregnant, breastfeeding or under 18. If you have a health condition or take anything on prescription, speak to your doctor first.
This guide is published by Minerals Pitch, so we’d like you to test us as well. You can start with our lab reports, then send us your questions.