Shilajit for Testosterone Support
Mineral-rich resin exuded from rock in high-altitude ranges including the Himalayas, containing fulvic acid and trace minerals; studied for testosterone support, fatigue, and as a nutrient-absorption enhancer.
Shilajit for Testosterone Support
5 of 5 results reported a benefit, from 1 published study.
1 study, 35 people · compared with the start of the study, not placebo · the chart counts everything measured
- 5 reported a benefit
Colour keyReported a benefitNo clear benefitUnclearPossible harmAmber is for highlights, such as where the most research is. It never means a result was good.
- Testosterone level23.5%increase compared with the start of the study1 study, compared with the start of the study2010 study ↗
Also measured in these studies (3)
These were measured alongside, but they are not what this condition is about.
- Count of normal sperm18.9%increase compared with the start of the study1 study, compared with the start of the study2010 study ↗
- Sperm movement (motility)12.4–17.4%improvement1 study, compared with the start of the study2010 study ↗
- Total sperm count61.4%increase compared with the start of the study1 study, compared with the start of the study2010 study ↗
1 laboratory marker also measured
- Semen oxidative stress (MDA) · lab marker18.7%reduction compared with the start of the study1 study, compared with the start of the study2010 study ↗
These are the figures the studies reported, not a prediction for any one person. Where several studies measured the same thing in the same unit, we show a simple average and say so. Every result is listed below.
See every resultThe connection
Low testosterone symptoms — low libido, fatigue, muscle loss, mood changes.
Also known as: Mumijo, Mineral pitch
Shilajit × Testosterone Support: at a glance
Every published result for this pair, extracted and audited.
These charts count reported findings from published studies, grouped by reported benefit and study design. Study design is not a certainty grade.
Shilajit / Testosterone Support: reported findings; one study may contribute several findings.
What the evidence shows
What this means: Counts describe research quantity, not treatment effectiveness or certainty.
| Category | Findings (count) |
|---|---|
| Benefit | 5 |
Study designs behind these findings
What this means: Counts describe research quantity, not treatment effectiveness or certainty.
| Category | Findings (count) |
|---|---|
| Other | 5 |
- Studies
- 1
| Study | Outcome | Reported result | Uncertainty (as reported) | Study duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical evaluation of spermatogenic activity of processed Shilajit in oligospermia. (PMID 20078516) | Normal sperm count | +18.9% change | P < 0.001 | 90 days |
| Clinical evaluation of spermatogenic activity of processed Shilajit in oligospermia. (PMID 20078516) | Semen malondialdehyde | -18.7% change | Not reported | 90 days |
| Clinical evaluation of spermatogenic activity of processed Shilajit in oligospermia. (PMID 20078516) | Serum testosterone | +23.5% change | P < 0.001 | 90 days |
| Clinical evaluation of spermatogenic activity of processed Shilajit in oligospermia. (PMID 20078516) | Sperm motility | 12.4-17.4% improvement | P < 0.001 | 90 days |
| Clinical evaluation of spermatogenic activity of processed Shilajit in oligospermia. (PMID 20078516) | Total sperm count | +61.4% change | P < 0.001 | 90 days |
Study results, as reported by the publications
Every measured outcome, one row per finding - numbers exactly as reported. Units are preserved where supplied; missing units are not inferred.
| Study and type | Reported sample and duration | Outcome measured | Reported result | What studies found |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PMID 20078516 2010 Other | Sample (as reported): 35Duration: 90 days | Normal sperm count | +18.9% change (P < 0.001) | Benefit |
| PMID 20078516 2010 Other | Sample (as reported): 35Duration: 90 days | Semen malondialdehyde | -18.7% change | Benefit |
| PMID 20078516 2010 Other | Sample (as reported): 35Duration: 90 days | Serum testosterone | +23.5% change (P < 0.001) | Benefit |
| PMID 20078516 2010 Other | Sample (as reported): 35Duration: 90 days | Sperm motility | 12.4-17.4% improvement (P < 0.001) | Benefit |
| PMID 20078516 2010 Other | Sample (as reported): 35Duration: 90 days | Total sperm count | +61.4% change (P < 0.001) | Benefit |
Shilajit × Testosterone Support: the evidence base
Hand-selected PubMed studies, linked to the originals.
Ordered by strength of evidence, then result direction.
01Do "testosterone boosters" really increase serum total testosterone? A systematic reviewMorgado A, et al. · International journal of impotence research · 2024PMID 37697053 ↗02A systematic review on sustainable utilization of plastic waste in asphalt: assessing environmental and health impact, performance, and economic viabilityMohammadi R, et al. · Environmental science and pollution research international · 2024PMID 39487917 ↗03Examining the Effects of Herbs on Testosterone Concentrations in Men: A Systematic ReviewSmith SJ, et al. · Advances in nutrition (Bethesda, Md.) · 2021PMID 33150931 ↗04Exploring the efficacy and safety of a novel standardized ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) root extract (Witholytin®) in adults experiencing high stress and fatigue in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trialSmith SJ, et al. · Journal of psychopharmacology (Oxford, England) · 2023PMID 37740662 ↗05Effect of an ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) root extract on climacteric symptoms in women during perimenopause: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled studyGopal S, et al. · The journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research · 2021PMID 34553463 ↗06Efficacy of a novel extract of fenugreek seeds in alleviating vasomotor symptoms and depression in perimenopausal women: A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled studyKhanna A, et al. · Journal of food biochemistry · 2020PMID 33025616 ↗Community experiences
Contributors volunteered; this does not establish treatment effectiveness or population incidence.
Reported changes
No publishable community breakdown is available. This does not establish that no reports exist.