Shilajit, also known as “mineral pitch,” is a sticky, tar-like substance that is formed from the slow decomposition of plants and organic matter in the high altitude regions of the Himalayas, Tibet, and other mountainous areas in Central Asia. It is primarily composed of humus and organic plant materials, with a high concentration of minerals and trace elements such as magnesium, calcium, iron, copper, and zinc. Smartveda ‘s Shudh Shilajit has been sourced from the Upper Himalayas which is fille