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Is it normal to see these benefits from shilajit?
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Consultation #43546
277 days ago
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Is it normal to see these benefits from shilajit? - #43546

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I have been taking shilajit for 3 years ,I no longer need to wear glasses andit'sgrown my hair back it's naturalcolour,is this normal ? Is it ok to take brahmi with it as well ? Tia Gayle

How would you describe your overall health since taking shilajit?:

- Significantly improved

Have you experienced any side effects while taking shilajit?:

- None at all

What is your main reason for considering brahmi with shilajit?:

- Cognitive enhancement
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Dr. Ravi Chandra Rushi
Master of Surgery in Ayurveda
277 days ago
5

Dont’t worry es silajith it’s use full in multiple Helath issues

Dr RC BAMS MS

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Dr. Soukhya Hiremath
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
277 days ago
5

Hi this is Dr soukhya…you can take any medicine by following your regular physician… You have good results it’s good…but there some limitations that medicine should not be used for long time…

Give atleast 1 or 2 month gap observe the changes then continue…

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Dr. Surya Bhagwati
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
276 days ago
5

Yes Shilajit has many benefits. It has many minerals, which are beneficial for human body. You continue talking and yes you can add Brahmi it’s safe and good for brain, and mental health.

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Dr. Narendrakumar V Mishra
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
277 days ago
5

Yes please to know that you are benefited by Shilajit. You can take Brahmi for cognitive issues. Wishing you best of your health.

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Dr. Karthika
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
277 days ago
5

hello ! It’s wonderful to hear that your overall health has improved so much with shilajit. Some people do notice better energy, improved nutrient absorption, and healthier hair when their body responds well to it, but changes like eyesight improvement or natural hair colour returning are not common or guaranteed effects, it simply means your system is reacting positively and your overall vitality has gone up. This is not harmful, just your body functioning better. And yes, it is completely safe to take Brahmi along with shilajit, especially if your goal is cognitive enhancement. Brahmi supports focus, calmness, memory, and mental clarity, and it combines well with shilajit because they work on different aspects of brain and nerve nourishment.

Warm regards, Dr. Karthika

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Dr. Snehal Vidhate
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
277 days ago
5

Hello I​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ appreciate your sharing your experience. Your health getting better is definitely great news - however, please allow me to help you with my knowledge of Ayurveda, safety, and logic.

✅ Understanding Your Concern

You’ve been on Shilajit for three years and have noticed: – Vision improvement (glasses are no longer necessary) – Return of natural hair color – Hair regrowth – Overall health improvement – No side effects

You are asking: Are these benefits normal for Shilajit? Is it safe to use Brahmi for cognitive support?

✅ CLINICAL AYURVEDIC INTERPRETATION

👉 About Shilajit (As per Ayurveda) Shilajit is termed a Rasayana, which implies that it revitalizes the body, improves tissue nourishment, delays aging, and increases nutrient absorption.

The main properties of the substance include: Agnideepana (stimulates metabolism) Rasayana (rejuvenation) Balya (strength-giving) Vayasthapana (anti-ageing) Keshya (improves hair quality) Chakshushya (supports eye health)

Therefore, one of its rejuvenative effects, among others, is to improve the quality of hair, eyes, and energy.

✅ IS IT NORMAL TO HAVE SUCH STRONG BENEFITS?

👉 Hair regrowth and darkening: Definitely. This is because Shilajit facilitates mineral uptake, balances hormones, and increases scalp microcirculation, which results in: –Less premature greying –More pigmented natural hair –Stronger roots Therefore, your hair-related benefits are totally justified.

👉 Improved vision: According to Ayurveda, Shilajit is chakshushya (eye-supportive). It helps: –Retinal nourishment –Microcirculation –Cellular recovery –Stress relief (which has an impact on eyesight)

On the other hand, vision improvement to such an extent that wearing glasses is no longer necessary is a very rare situation, but it can take place in: Early refractive errors Stress-related vision changes Metabolic deficiencies that shilajit corrected Age-related eye fatigue

So your improvement is possible, but uncommon — it shows your body responded very positively.

✅ IS IT SAFE TO TAKE BRAHMI WITH SHILAJIT?

✔️ YES — they are safe together. Actually, this is a classical Rasayana combination where one herb enhances the effect of the other. Advantages of Using Brahmi Better memory & concentration Calm mind and reduced stress Improved sleep Support for long-term cognitive health

✅ SAFETY NOTE

You have been using Shilajit for 3 years without any side effects, which is a sign that your body is compatible with it.

However, be sure that: It is clean (shuddha shilajit) Consumed in small and regular amounts Do not take it when you are dehydrated or fasting Ayurveda does not limit long-term use.

Wishing you a good health😊

Warm regards, Dr Snehal ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌Vidhate

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Dr. M.Sushma
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
277 days ago
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Yes, it is possible to see overall health improvement with long-term shilajit use because it boos energy, circulation, mineral absorption and tissue strength, but the return of natural hair colour and no longer needing glasses are not typical or guaranteed effects. They simply show that your bodies vitality and balance has improved over time… and as you can safely take Brahmi along with shilajit they work well together with shilajit supporting absorption and Brahmi calming and nourishing the mind

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Dr. Suchin M
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
277 days ago
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Yes ofcourse Shilajatu has Rasayanam effect too with taken for long duration so continue the same and also Brahmi is a medhya rasayanam so it will also be beneficial

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Dr. Prasad Pentakota
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
277 days ago
5

Hello GAYLE

Shilajit can improve overall vitality, circulation, tissue, nourishment, and mineral balance to people often notice, clearer vision, better, hair, growth, deeper, sleep and stronger immunity. But the kind of improvement you describe no longer needing classes and full natural colour. Hair growth is usually seen only when the body strongly responds to long-term Raayan a treatment. It isn’t harmful or abnormal. It simply shows your system is observing Shilajit very well and your tissues are getting rebuilt properly and as you can save free, take Brahmi along with it, you can take powder for half teaspoon at night with warm milk or in capsule form, one capsule twice daily after food with warm milk. While Shilajit will continue to support your energy and tissue regeneration.

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Dr. Anjali Sehrawat
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
277 days ago
5

That’s fascinating, Gayle.

Shilajit is a classical Rasayana (rejuvenative) in Ayurveda, and many people report improved vitality, energy, and even better skin and hair health with long-term use. However, the specific changes you describe—like no longer needing glasses and hair returning to its natural color—are not commonly documented effects in scientific or Ayurvedic literature. They may be unique to your body’s response, or influenced by other lifestyle and health factors.

🧠 Shilajit + Brahmi Combination - Shilajit - Traditionally supports energy, stamina, nutrient absorption, and rejuvenation of tissues. - Often used for overall vitality and metabolic balance. - Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) - Known as a Medhya Rasayana (cognitive rejuvenator). - Supports memory, focus, and calms the nervous system. - Often used for cognitive enhancement, anxiety reduction, and mental clarity. - Compatibility - Yes, Brahmi is generally considered safe to take alongside Shilajit. - In fact, combining a Rasayana (Shilajit) with a Medhya Rasayana (Brahmi) is a classical approach in Ayurveda for both physical and mental rejuvenation. - Anupana: Brahmi is usually taken with warm water, ghee, or milk; Shilajit is often taken with warm milk or honey.

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Dr. Sumi. S
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
277 days ago
5

Hello That honestly sounds amazing, and I’m really glad to hear how much your health has shifted since starting shilajit. When your system responds strongly to it, you can see changes like better energy, improved mineral balance, healthier hair growth and even sharper vision — but these aren’t the typical or guaranteed effects. It basically shows that your body’s vitality and cellular function have improved, and you’re absorbing nutrients more efficiently. Nothing about that is harmful; it just means things are working better than before.

And yes, taking Brahmi along with shilajit is absolutely fine — in fact, they make a great combination. Shilajit helps with overall strength, energy and cellular nourishment, while Brahmi supports calm focus, memory, and mental clarity. People commonly take them together when they want both physical and cognitive benefits.

If you want, I can also guide you on the best time of day to take both for maximum effect.

Warm regards Dr.Sumi.S MS(Ayu)

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Dr. Maitri Bhavesh Kumar Acharya
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
277 days ago
5

HELLO,

SHILAJIT IN AYURVEDA In the classical text shilajit is described as -rejuvenative -age stabilizing -strengthening -supporting mental functions

Because Rasayana herbs aim to restore the body’s natural functioning at a deep level, traditional Ayurveda holds that shilajit can -strengthen Ojas -improve tissue nourishment -support healthy pigmentation -prevent early agig

HAIR CHANGES In Ayurveda, premature greying and hair loss relate to -excess pitta -weakess of rasa, rakta, and asthi Dhatus -depletion of Ojas

A potent rasayana like shilajit is believed to help restore dhatu quality

So Ayurveda would consider hair darkening or strengthening possible, especially if -your digestion has improved -stress has reduced -your body constitution aligns well with shilajit

It is not common, but it is within the Ayurvedic theoretical framework

2) VISION IMPROVEMENT IN AYURVEDA Ayurveda attributes vision qualities to -pitta= governs eyesight -rasa/rakta Dhatus health -nervous system strength

Shilajit is believed to -nourish pitta- and dhatus -removes ama (toxins) -strengthens Ojas -improves microcirculation Classically, improved clarity or reduced eye strain could happen, but full correction of refractive error is not described However, improved nourishment of tissues cold explain your subjective improvement In ayurvedic sense

3) IS IT OKAY TO TAKE BRAHMI WITH SHILAJIT - yes- and it is actually a traditional rasayana pairing

WHY THEYWORK WELL TOGETHER -Brahmi is brain rejuvenator -Shilajit is catalyst

This means shilajit enhances the effect of brahmi

AYURVEDIC BENEFITS OF COMBINING THEM -strengthens memory, clarity, concentration -reduce mental fatigue and stress -supports Ojas and nervous system balance -promotes long term rejuvneation

Take both with warm water or milk to enhance rasayana effect use during periods of lower stress, proper sleep, and clean diet for maximum benefits Avoid taking shilajit if you have high pitta symptoms unless balanced properly Add ghee if your body tends to dryness or vata imbalance

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

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Dr. Akshay Negi
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
277 days ago
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A good example of shilajit for people who is using tbis drug for 1 thing only. And yes Brahmi helps with cognitive functions 1. Brahmi tab 2HS at bed time.

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Dr. Gursimran Jeet Singh
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
277 days ago
5

Yes – what you are experiencing is absolutely real and well-documented in many patients who take pure, high-quality Shilajit for 2–3+ years continuously.

you can 100 % safely add Brahmi with Shilajit This is actually one of the best combinations in Rasayana therapy: Shilajit → gives physical strength, vision, hair colour, Ojas Brahmi → gives mental clarity, memory, focus, calms anxiety

Safest & Most Effective Way Morning: 500 mg pure Shilajit resin + warm milk Night: Brahmi Ghan Vati 500 mg OR Brahmi pearls 1 cap OR Brahmi powder 3 gm with warm milk No side-effects when taken this way.

You are already experiencing the “Rasayana effect” of Shilajit and adding Brahmi will now give you super-sharp brain + protection from age-related memory decline.

Keep doing exactly what you are doing – you have discovered one of Ayurveda’s greatest gifts!

Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

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Dr. Manjula
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
275 days ago
5

Taking shilajit can yield a variety of health benefits, as it’s known in Ayurveda for its rejuvenating properties, including support of healthy aging and cognitive function. However, the return of natural hair color or improvement in eyesight that eliminates the need for glasses aren’t commonly documented effects of shilajit in classical Ayurvedic texts such as Charaka Samhita or Ashtanga Hridaya. It’s possible other factors, such as overall lifestyle choices, nutrition, or underlying health changes could contribute to these outcomes. If the eyesight improvement and hair pigment change remain consistent, it’s important to have periodic check-ups with healthcare professionals to ensure they align with other lifestyle or health changes.

Combining shilajit with brahmi is generally considered safe in Ayurveda. Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) is highly revered for its cognitive enhancing properties—supporting memory, focus, and overall mental function. When taken together, they can complement one another, as shilajit is believed to enhance bioavailability and overall efficacy of herbs. This combination might work well if you’re aiming for improved cognitive clarity and vitality.

However, the timing and dosage of these herbs should aligns with your unique dosha constitution and health status. Typically, shilajit is taken in the morning, as it augments energy and vitality, while brahmi, being calming, is often used later in the day or at bedtime to support restful sleep. But watch for your body’s response; pause or modify intake if any negative symptoms arise, such as digestive discomfort or excess heat, as shilajit can intensify pitta dosha if you’re susceptible to it.

Lastly, as changes in health persist, regular consultation with an Ayurvedic practitioner or healthcare provider ensures these recommendations fit your personal health journey without interacting negatively with other medications or conditions you may be experiencing.

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