Shilajit vs. Other Supplements: How Does It Compare?
Shilajit is often compared to other powerful supplements such as Ashwagandha, Tongkat Ali, Maca, and Ginseng. While each of these natural remedies offers unique benefits, Shilajit stands out because of its broad spectrum of action, from energy and testosterone to cognitive function and anti-aging.
In this article we compare Shilajit with four popular supplements based on scientifically proven effects.
Shilajit vs. Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha is an adaptogenic herb known for its stress-reducing effects. While it also affects testosterone, Ashwagandha focuses more on rest and recovery, while Shilajit actively feeds the energy factories of your cells.
| Characteristic | Shilajit | Ashwagandha |
|---|---|---|
| Testosterone boost | ✅ +23.5% | ✅ up to 17% increase |
| Energy production | ✅ Increases ATP | ⚠️ Indirectly via cortisol reduction |
| Cognitive function | ✅ Improved memory & focus | ✅ Improves mental clarity |
| Muscle growth & recovery | ✅ Stimulates protein synthesis | ✅ Reduces muscle breakdown |
| Stress reduction | ⚠️ Indirectly via balance sheet | ✅ Very powerful adaptogen |
| Libido & fertility | ✅ Improves libido & sperm | ✅ Stress-related libido |
📌 Advice : Combine for a total package of energy, muscle recovery and stress reduction.
Shilajit vs. Tongkat Ali
Tongkat Ali is known as a libido enhancer and testosterone booster. The focus is strongly on male performance, where Shilajit is more widely applicable: also for cognitive functions, detox and endurance.
| Characteristic | Shilajit | Tongkat Ali |
|---|---|---|
| Testosterone boost | ✅ +23.5% | ✅ up to +37% |
| Energy production | ✅ ATP increase | ✅ Cortisol reduction |
| Muscle growth & recovery | ✅ Stimulates mitochondria | ✅ Accelerates muscle recovery |
| Libido & Performance | ✅ Improved blood circulation | ✅ DHT increase |
| Cognitive function | ✅ Improves focus | ⚠️ Limited effect |
| Fertility | ✅ Improved sperm quality | ✅ Higher sperm concentration |
📌 Advice : Using together provides maximum support for physical performance and brain function.
Shilajit vs. Maca
Maca is a libido enhancing root from Peru that works well on mood and sexual energy. Unlike Shilajit, Maca does not affect testosterone.
| Characteristic | Shilajit | Maca |
|---|---|---|
| Testosterone boost | ✅ Yes | ❌ No effect |
| Energy production | ✅ ATP increasing | ✅ Adaptogen |
| Libido & fertility | ✅ Improves libido & sperm | ✅ Libido enhancing |
| Muscle growth & recovery | ✅ Yes | ⚠️ No direct influence |
| Cognitive function | ✅ Improved focus | ⚠️ Mildly stimulating |
| Anti-aging | ✅ Antioxidant effect | ⚠️ No clear operation |
📌 Advice : Use Shilajit for structural energy & hormone balance, Maca as a temporary boost for sexual fatigue.
Shilajit vs. Ginseng
Ginseng is especially effective as an adaptogen and energy restorer for stress. Shilajit works deeper: it supports cell level, ATP and hormonal systems.
| Characteristic | Shilajit | Ginseng |
|---|---|---|
| Testosterone boost | ✅ Yes | ⚠️ Limited effect |
| Energy production | ✅ ATP production | ✅ Stimulates adrenal glands |
| Stress reduction | ⚠️ Indirectly via hormones | ✅ Powerful adaptogen |
| Libido & Performance | ✅ Increases testosterone | ✅ Through stress reduction |
| Muscle growth & recovery | ✅ Stimulates muscle building | ⚠️ No direct effect |
| Cognitive function | ✅ Clarity & focus | ✅ Mood & concentration |
📌 Advice : Use together for optimal physical energy and stress management.
Conclusion: Why Shilajit Should Be the Foundation
While each supplement has its unique strengths, Shilajit offers an exceptionally wide range of benefits that are rarely combined in a single product.
✔ Testosterone boost – clinically proven
✔ More energy – at the cellular level, via ATP
✔ Muscle growth & recovery – via mitochondrial support
✔ Cognitive acuity – via nootropic effects
✔ Libido & fertility – hormonal and physical
✔ Anti-aging – via powerful antioxidants and fulvic acid
Why Everest Bro's Shilajit?
🌿 100% pure & organic – Straight from Nepal
🔥 Steam Purified – No fire or chemicals
🔬 Tested in NL – Free from heavy metals
💎 High content of fulvic acid (74%) – Maximum effectiveness
📦 Freshly packed in glass – Optimal shelf life
👉 Ready to experience why Shilajit makes a difference? Order your jar of Everest Bro's Shilajit now.
Sources
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Andrologia (2016) : Shilajit and testosterone
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Phytomedicine (2012) : Shilajit and energy production
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Journal of Medicinal Food (2015) : Muscle Recovery with Shilajit
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Asian Journal of Andrology (2010) : Fertility effects
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Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2018) : Adaptogens and hormones
