What kind of benefits does shilajit offer?

According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, shilajit has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for its rejuvenating and antiaging properties. The health benefits of shilajit have been shown to differ from region to region, depending on the place from which it is extracted.

As of 2012, medical investigations have linked shilajit to the control of cognitive disorders associated with aging and cognitive stimulation, according to the National Center for Biotechnology Information. Although authorities believe more investigations are needed in order to fully understand how the organic molecules of shilajit act at both the molecular and cellular levels and in the whole organism.