The Purity Index: A Data-Driven Guide to Spotting Fake Shilajit vs. Authentic Shilajit

The Purity Index: A Data-Driven Guide to Spotting Fake Shilajit vs. Authentic Shilajit


The demand for Shilajit resin has surged across Europe, unfortunately leading to a market flooded with low-quality, often dangerous, fake Shilajit products. These counterfeits not only lack the essential active components but can also contain toxic fillers and heavy metals.

This index empowers you to separate authentic Shilajit from the fakes by focusing on verifiable data and physical properties.


The Gold Standard: Defining Authentic Shilajit


Authentic Shilajit is a rare, complex mineral pitch harvested from high-altitude mountain ranges. It is not manufactured; it is purified.

  • Origin: Must be sourced from a pristine, high-altitude environment like the Altai Mountains or the Himalayas, away from pollutants.

  • Form: Should be a thick, black, tar-like resin—the pure, natural state—not a powder or a brittle solid.

  • Data: Requires Verifiable, Third-Party Lab Reports confirming both safety and potency.


The Purity Index: 5 Data-Driven Tests to Avoid Fake Shilajit



1. The Data Test: Demanding the Certificate of Analysis (CoA)


This is the most critical test against fake Shilajit. The CoA from an independent, third-party lab confirms both safety (low contaminants) and potency ($\text{high fulvic acid}$).

Component to Check Safety & Potency Standard EU Maximum Limits (Approx.)
Heavy Metals (Pb, Cd, Hg) Levels must be well below stringent EU safety limits to ensure the Shilajit is safe.

Lead (Pb): $3.0\ \text{mg/kg}$ (ppm)


Cadmium (Cd): $1.0\ \text{mg/kg}$ (ppm)


Mercury (Hg): $0.1\ \text{mg/kg}$ (ppm)
Fulvic Acid Percentage The key marker of potency. Must be naturally occurring, not added as a low-quality extract. Authentic Resin: Look for a high natural concentration, often cited as over $50\%$ to $60\%$ of total humic substances, or a high concentration in purified extract. Be highly skeptical of claims like "$80\%$ pure Fulvic Acid," which often indicate synthetic standardization.
Microbiology Checks for harmful bacteria (E. coli, Salmonella). Must show a clean bill of health.
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