Shilajit and Honey: Hypothesizing Synergy and Nature's Power for Holistic Wellness
Recently, significant lifestyle changes have led to metabolic syndrome, anxiety, depression, and a decline in quality of life. Additionally, the combination of increased workload, ambitious career goals, and the desire to match or exceed others' socio-economic status often results in poor nutrition, which causes various health problems, fatigue, reduced strength, and stamina. Therefore, there is a clear need for nutritional supplements to address these issues. Shilajit and honey are two natural compounds from different sources that offer powerful nutritional benefits. Both are effective antioxidants and anti-inflammatories with considerable nutritional value. In this manuscript, we explore the chemical compositions, pharmacological activities, mechanisms of action, and health benefits of Shilajit and honey. Based on this, we suggest combining them for synergistic health effects. We also identify current gaps in regulation, safety, and toxicology studies, and emphasize the need for well-designed research. Furthermore, a clinical trial is needed to confirm the effectiveness of this formulation.
Institutions
- Fortis Healthcare (IN)
- Biotech Park (IN)
- Texas A&M Health Science Center (US)
- International Development Research Centre (IN)
- Ministry of AYUSH (IN)
- Lipomic Healthcare (India) (IN)
- Nutrition Foundation of India (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Published
- 2025-08-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16980126
- Primary Topic
- Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00