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Himalayan Shilajit Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BetterAlt

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Powder Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 23, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Himalayan Shilajit against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Himalayan Shilajit is a dietary supplement by BetterAlt with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for fatigue and low energy, male fertility and testosterone support, general vitality and aging.Based on those ingredients, 86 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Shilajit. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Himalayan Shilajit by BetterAlt

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This is a single-ingredient product: shilajit, a traditional mineral-rich substance. That's it — no fillers or other active ingredients to worry about.

Does it work?

No specific claim
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
General wellness

This Shilajit product is marketed for general wellness, not a specific health condition, so there's no single claim to grade — see Shilajit's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets general wellness (“general vitality and nutritional support”), not a specific health condition, so there is no single claim to grade against clinical-evidence data.

The evidence we hold isn't established. The data we have rates shilajit as having insufficient reliable evidence for Alzheimer disease, sexual dysfunction, athletic performance, benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), and osteopenia (low bone density).

We don't have enough human research to say whether it works for these uses yet.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Shilajit

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Shilajit is generally well tolerated, though a few rare cases show it's worth knowing about: one person developed a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) after taking a higher dose, and headache has been reported rarely in clinical trials. A case of high blood pressure was reported after six months of use during pregnancy, though it's unclear whether shilajit caused it or if other ingredients or contaminants were involved.

Because unpurified shilajit can carry heavy metals or other harmful contaminants, use only tested, purified brands. The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Shilajit

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Shilajit.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 86 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Antidiabetes drugs — these carry a Moderate risk of low blood sugar when combined with shilajit. If you take any diabetes medication, check it against the search tool on this page before you start.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula marketed for general wellness rather than one specific gradeable purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

If you take diabetes medications, talk to your pharmacist before starting — shilajit can lower your blood sugar further. Make sure you're using a purified, tested product, and avoid it if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.

We don't yet have solid evidence that it works for the conditions it's marketed for.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 21, 2025.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Himalayan Shilajit, straight from the product label.

Brand BetterAlt
Net contents 1.06 Ounce(s); 30 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 21, 2025
DSLD ID 336258
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Himalayan Shilajit by BetterAlt, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
0.4 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.4 Gram(s)
Servings per container
75
IngredientAmount% DV
Shilajit0.4 Gram(s)--

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Label statements
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Formula

75% fulvic acid 85+ trace minerals Shilatjit

Formulation

3rd party lab tested in the USA

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

General Statements

Nutritional facts & key ingredients

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Himalayan Shilajit by BetterAlt label

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Himalayan Shilajit label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Himalayan Shilajit by BetterAlt

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size0.4 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container75 Amounts shown are per serving.

Shilajit

Interacts with
86 drugs
0.4 Gram(s) per serving

Shilajit is a sticky, tar-like substance found in rocks of mountain ranges like the Himalayas, used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine for energy and v...

Shilajit monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Himalayan Shilajit by BetterAlt Drug Interactions

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86Drugs
86 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Shilajit 86

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Himalayan Shilajit interact with 86 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Himalayan Shilajit interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Shilajit

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Himalayan Shilajit with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Shilajit1 drug type · 86 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Taking shilajit with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Most human and animal research shows that shilajit can decrease fasting plasma glucose levels. In an animal model, shilajit 100 mg per kg daily enhanced the glucose-lowering ability of both glibenclamide and metformin when given in combination over a 4 week period. Monitor blood glucose levels closely. Dose adjustments might be necessary.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Shilajit full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Himalayan Shilajit, from the product label.

BetterAlt

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Name
BetterAlt
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Himalayan Shilajit by BetterAlt: Common Questions

Does Himalayan Shilajit by BetterAlt interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Himalayan Shilajit has a known interaction with 86 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Himalayan Shilajit contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this while pregnant?
No — the safety data advises against it. There isn't enough safety information, and there's a contamination risk too.
Is it safe while breastfeeding?
Safety is unknown while breastfeeding, so avoid it.
What are the side effects?
Most people tolerate it well. Rarely, headache has been reported in clinical trials. There's one documented case of a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) when someone took a high dose, so watch for hives or breathing trouble.
Does shilajit actually work?
We don't have enough reliable human evidence to say whether it works for conditions like Alzheimer disease, sexual dysfunction, athletic performance, enlarged prostate, or low bone density. The evidence currently is rated as insufficient.
Why does the label say to use a purified brand?
Unpurified shilajit can contain heavy metals or other contaminants, which can be harmful. Buy from a tested, purified source — it matters for safety.

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The Full Monographs Behind Himalayan Shilajit’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Shilajit

Interacts with 86 drugs

Shilajit is a sticky, tar-like substance found in rocks of mountain ranges like the Himalayas, used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine for energy and vitality. Human evidence is limited and m...

Read the full Shilajit monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Himalayan Shilajit's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 8 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Shilajit 8 references
  1. Sadeghi SMH, Hosseini Khameneh SM, Khodadoost M, et al. Efficacy of momiai in tibia fracture repair: A randomized double-blinded placebo-controlled clinical trial. J Altern Complement Med 2020;26(6):521-528.
  2. Losa F, Deidda M, Firinu D, Martino MLD, Barca MP, Giacco SD. Exercise-induced anaphylaxis with an Ayurvedic drug as cofactor: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2019;7(5):623-627. PubMed
  3. Biswas TK, Pandit S, Mondal S, et al. Clinical evaluation of spermatogenic activity of processed Shilajit in oligospermia. Andrologia 2010;42(1):48-56. PubMed
  4. Stavropoulos K, Sotiriadis A, Patoulias D, et al. Pseudohyperaldosteronism due to mumijo consumption during pregnancy: a licorice-like syndrome. Gynecol Endocrinol 2018;34(12):1019-1021. PubMed
  5. Ghezelbash B, Shahrokhi N, Khaksari M, Ghaderi-Pakdel F, Asadikaram G. Hepatoprotective effects of shilajit on high fat-diet induced non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in rats. Horm Mol Biol Clin Investig 2020;41(1):/j/hmbci. PubMed
  6. Ghezelbash B, Shahrokhi N, Khaksari M, Asadikaram G, Shahrokhi M, Shirazpour S. Protective roles of shilajit in modulating resistin, adiponectin, and cytokines in rats with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Chin J Integr Med 2022;28(6):531-537. PubMed
  7. Jafari M, Forootanfar H, Ameri A, et al. Antioxidant, cytotoxic and hyperalgesia-suppressing activity of a native Shilajit obtained from Bahr Aseman mountains. Pak J Pharm Sci 2019;32(5):2167-2173. DOI
  8. Trivedi NA, Mazumdar B, Bhatt JD, Hemavathi KG. Effect of shilajit on blood glucose and lipid profile in alloxan-induced diabetic rats. Ind. J. Pharmacol. 2004; 36(6):373-376.

See these in context on the Shilajit monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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