Nutritional Therapist, Sarah Brereton
From Himalayan peaks to your supplement shelf, Shilajit delivers a potent blend of minerals and antioxidants to help fuel daily performance, says Nutritional Therapist, Sarah Brereton. Energy and vitality are what everyone seeks these days. In a busy world where work, exercise, social commitments, and hectic lifestyles place extra demands on us, keeping up can be a challenge. Start by incorporating more sources of sustained energy into your daily meals. Reduce or cut out energy drinks with caffeine, high-sugar foods, and heavily processed items, which only provide short-lived, ‘false’ energy. Instead, focus on a wholefood diet with fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and slow-releasing carbohydrates such as sweet potatoes, brown rice, whole meal bread or pasta – plus plenty of water. These foods supply essential vitamins and minerals, including zinc, vitamin C, and B vitamins, that support energy-yielding metabolism.
Once these foundations are in place, you may wish to consider a supplement to further enhance energy, wellbeing, and exercise performance.
This brings us to Shilajit – best known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Naturally mineral-rich, it’s a popular choice for those seeking an energy and vitality boost.
WHAT EXACTLY IS SHILAJIT?
Shilajit is a resin formed from the slow decomposition of plant matter and other organic materials in mountainous regions, primarily the Himalayas. It contains humus, organic plant material, and fulvic acid, along with over 85 minerals and other compounds. Acting like nature’s electrolyte mix, it offers naturally occurring minerals and elements such as iron, magnesium, zinc, copper, manganese, calcium, and selenium, plus amino acids, fatty acids, and polyphenols.
Because Shilajit absorbs minerals from its environment, it’s important to choose a purified, premium-quality product, such as PrimaVie®.
One Nutrition Shilajit is a perfect example. It contains PrimaVie Shilajit with a high fulvic acid content (50%). Fulvic acid is one of its main active ingredients, valued for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. PrimaVie is a patented, highly purified mineral-rich resin, with clinical studies supporting its ability to aid energy, vitality, hormonal health, and nutrient absorption for overall wellness in both men and women.
Shilajit has a long history in the Ayurvedic tradition for revitalisation and strength. Its Sanskrit names translate to “Conqueror of Mountains” and “Destroyer of Weakness,” and it has traditionally been used as an energy tonic to support libido and vitality.
One Nutrition Shilajit combines purified Shilajit (50% fulvic acid) with Panax Ginseng, vitamin C¹, and zinc² in a convenient capsule – designed for both men and women to support energy, performance, endurance, and normal testosterone levels, helping you feel energised every day.
¹ Vitamin C contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism, the protection of cells from oxidative stress, and the normal function of the immune system.
² Zinc contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism, the maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood, and the normal function of the immune system. PrimaVie® is a trademark of a Kerry Company.