Shilajit as a vasodilator
Continuous supply of oxygen- and mineral-enriched blood to cells is vital particularly for athletes. It is crucial that blood vessels are as wide as possible, thus enabling increased blood flow and, consequently, increased supply of nutrients to cells. The widening of blood vessels is the result of the production of nitric oxide. The human body has the ability to produce nitric oxide from substances in the blood. Shilajit contains several minerals, from which nitric oxide is produced. Furthermore, shilajit contains fulvic and humic acids, which attract large amounts of oxygen and other nutrients to themselves, feeding them to cells, particularly muscle cells. With additional fuel, muscle cells perform better, which leads to improved stamina and increased muscle mass.
| | Collagen growth in skeletal muscles Collagen is the main component of all body ligaments and cartilage. As one of the strongest connecting tissues in the human body, collagen is vital for the elasticity and strength of one’s muscle cells. In a research conducted by the Ohio University, participants initially ingested 250mg of shilajit twice a day upon no physical activity for 8 weeks and then ingested the same amount upon physical activity for the next 4 weeks. Results showed that the intake of shilajit had caused an adjustment of skeletal muscles by regulating genes that control muscle elasticity, regeneration and repair.
Athletes often suffer from bone and joint pain. With its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity, shilajit prevents and eliminates pain in bones and joints.
Many top athletes regularly use shilajit. Shilajit is the natural doping. Upon regular use of Shilajit, the complete blood count improves substantially.
| | Shilajit and ATP production
Shilajit resin has been proven to increase energy level. Shilajit increases the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which is the main source of energy in the human body. ATP is produced in mitochondria, where the food ingested in converted to energy. By ageing, mitochondria produce less and less ATP. Research has shown that shilajit had the ability to produce, use and even preserve energy at cell level. Furthermore, it has shown that shilajit reduced the amount of ATP used as an energy source during exercise by 20%, thus allowing prolonged and intensive sports activity.
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