Shilajit extract concentrates the mineral dense resin that seeps from Himalayan rocks over centuries. Manufacturers standardize it for fulvic acid, the active component, to deliver a predictable strength. Most people take it with water or milk in the morning or early afternoon, aiming to support cellular energy production and the body's stress response.
Quality matters a great deal with shilajit. Raw resin can carry heavy metals, so stick with extracts that show third party purity tests. The extract influences how the body handles iron and blood sugar, which means it can alter the effects of diabetes or blood pressure drugs.