Shilajit
Asphaltum punjabianum
A mineral-rich resin from high-altitude rock formations, studied for its effects on testosterone, mitochondrial energy, and male vitality. Standardized to 50% fulvic acid in Foundation.
What it is
A thick, tar-like resin that forms over centuries from decomposed plant matter compressed between Himalayan rocks. Used in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years and now studied in clinical trials for its effects on testosterone and cellular energy.
Why it's in Foundation
Most testosterone support formulas ignore energy production entirely. Shilajit addresses both, its fulvic acid content supports mitochondrial function while clinical research shows it directly supports testosterone levels in men.
What the Research Shows
A double-blind placebo-controlled study showed men supplementing with 250mg of purified Shilajit twice daily for 90 days experienced significant increases in total and free testosterone compared to placebo. Foundation uses 500mg standardized to 50% fulvic acid, matching and exceeding the studied dose.
View the Human Study
Total and free testosterone support in men, published 90-day clinical trial
What to Expect
How it Works with Other Ingredients
Tongkat Ali
ongkat Ali frees bound testosterone while Shilajit supports total testosterone production - two different mechanisms working together.
Zinc
Zinc provides the raw material for testosterone synthesis. Shilajit supports the cellular environment where that production happens.
Vitamin D3
Both support testosterone through separate pathways - D3 through hormonal signaling, Shilajit through mitochondrial and androgenic support.