At 400mg per capsule, you're getting **Shilajit Extract** right in the middle of the 250–500mg clinical range — the dose used in studies on testosterone support and mitochondrial energy production. One capsule a day covers your effective dose without needing to double up, which keeps things simple.
The extract is standardized to 5% fulvic acid, the compound thought to drive shilajit's ability to help your body recycle CoQ10 and support nutrient absorption at the cellular level. Research here is moderate — a handful of human trials show promise for energy and hormonal balance, but this isn't a deeply studied ingredient yet.
The main thing to know: shilajit quality varies widely by source, and this label doesn't specify a branded or third-party-tested extract like PrimaVie. If purity and heavy metal testing matter to you, it's worth checking whether Swanson publishes test results for this product.
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Other Ingredients (5)
MaltodextrinBinder
Spikes blood sugar faster than table sugar (glycemic index 85–105). Research links it to gut bacteria changes that may promote intestinal inflammation (Nickerson et al. 2015). Used as a cheap filler — adds nothing beneficial.
Magnesium StearateLubricant
A salt of stearic acid used as a lubricant in tablet and capsule production
Silicon DioxideAnti-caking
Fine silica powder used to prevent clumping
HypromelloseCapsule
Plant-derived capsule material from cellulose
Microcrystalline CelluloseBinder
Plant-derived cellulose used as a binder and filler in supplements
How to Take It
Take it anytime
Timing doesn't matter for this one — taking it consistently does.
With or without food
On the label
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take one veggie capsule per day with water.
General guidance based on the ingredients, not a substitute for the label or your doctor.
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Sources & Scoring
Nutrient data (RDA, UL, and safety thresholds) sourced from: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements and National Academies Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI).
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before making changes to your supplement routine.
The score analyzes what's on the label: ingredient doses vs. clinical ranges, chemical forms, evidence levels, and known interactions. It does not verify label accuracy or test for contaminants — for that, look for third-party certifications like USP or NSF.