Afternoons in the office usually looked something like this. Picture me slumped in my chair, trying desperately to get through tasks that require concentration, plying myself with a sugar fix of Diet Coke and sweets, chocolate, cake \u2013 anything to keep me awake. Suddenly unnecessary, not only was I no longer fighting to stay awake at my desk, but I also found it easier to work on tasks that I would save for the morning when I was most alert.<\/p>\n
With fatigue taking a backseat, I was not only more productive during the day, but at night too. Instead of leaving me wired for hours like coffee, unable to sleep when I wanted to, shilajit delayed my tiredness to a more respectable hour \u2013 getting tired just before bedtime. Instead of waking multiple times a night \u2013 I am Team Sleep Divorce<\/a> to help with this \u2013 I would wake up only once or not at all and in the morning would feel well-rested, almost hopping out of bed (as somebody who is not a morning person, this is miraculous).<\/p>\n Almost seeming too good to be true, I asked VJ to explain the science behind shilajit\u2019s success.<\/p>\n What does shilajit do for the body?<\/p>\n \u201cIn both my clinical work and personal use, I\u2019ve seen shilajit help improve energy, focus and stamina, particularly when paired with good sleep, blood sugar balance and foundational nutrient support,\u201d she explains. \u201cI\u2019ve seen clients benefit from deeper sleep, improved exercise recovery, and fewer \u2018energy crashes\u2019 when using shilajit alongside a nutrient-dense diet. That said, the benefits unfold slowly and are best sustained through consistency.\u201d<\/p>\n Finding myself among the few who notice immediate improvements, VJ suggests sticking with it for a bit longer if you don\u2019t. \u201cFor many people, especially those with mitochondrial dysfunction or long-standing inflammation, subtle shifts can be felt in as little as 2\u20133 weeks,\u201d she says. \u201cMore consistent changes like better cognitive function or increased physical stamina, tend to show up between 6\u20138 weeks.\u201d<\/p>\n Are there any side effects when taking shilajit?<\/p>\n