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Is Shilajit a Novel Food in the UK? The Supplement Exception Explained

Shilajit isn’t simply legal or illegal in every format. In the UK, conventional Shilajit is treated as non-novel when sold as a food supplement, but the position can change when it’s added to ordinary foods, drinks or heavily altered extracts. This article explains what the supplement exception actually means, where the grey areas begin, and why non-novel status isn’t the same as blanket approval.



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From Rock to Resin: How Shilajit Is Extracted, Filtered and Processed Today

How does raw mountain Shilajit become finished resin or powder? This stage-by-stage guide compares controlled artisan production with large-scale commercial extraction, from water and filtration to centrifugation, heat, vacuum concentration, drying and testing.

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How Was Shilajit Traditionally Purified? Triphala, Fire, Sunlight and Ayurvedic Shodhana

Traditional Shilajit purification wasn’t simply a matter of rinsing mountain resin through a cloth. Ayurvedic shodhana could involve water, Triphala decoction, herbal juices, milk, fermented liquids, sunlight and vigorous heating over fire. These methods could remove debris, but they could also transform the finished product.

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How Much Shilajit Is Actually in Your Shilajit?

How Much Shilajit Is Actually in Your Shilajit?

A 30 gram jar contains 30 grams of product, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it contains 30 grams of Shilajit dry matter. Here’s how concentration, water and serving size affect what you’re actually buying.

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Does Shilajit Contain Vitamins? What's True, What's Unproven and What's Marketing

Does Shilajit Contain Vitamins? What's True, What's Unproven and What's Marketing

Shilajit is often described as a natural source of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. The minerals can be measured. The vitamin claim is far less certain. Here is what the chemistry actually shows.

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Full Spectrum vs Isolate Supplements: Why One High Active Compound Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story

Full spectrum does not simply mean better, and high active percentage does not always mean more effective. This guide explains marker compounds, natural matrices, extracts, isolates, black seed oil, shilajit and why the biggest number on the label is not always the smartest one.

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