Found a study on Shilajit Gummies - legit or just marketing BS?
Hey all, night shift worker here so I'm always looking for something to keep my energy up. Saw this study (PMID: 12345678) claiming shilajit gummies boost testosterone and reduce fatigue. Sounds too good to be true? Anyone tried them? Link: [fake link]. I'm skeptical because most supp studies are funded by the companies themselves. Thoughts?
Lol @FitnessFanatic635 I feel you on the night shift. I'm basically a caffeine IV drip at this point. I tried shilajit capsules a while back, not gummies. Didn't notice much except maybe a slight energy bump? But gummies usually have less active ingredient and more sugar. That study - did it say how many participants? Often these are like 20 people and not placebo-controlled. I'd check who funded it. Probably some supplement company.
I'm doing IF and keto, so gummies are usually a no-go for me due to sugar. But I've read that shilajit can help with electrolyte balance and energy. That study might be legit if it's from a reputable journal, but I'd look at the full text. Also, gummies might not have the same potency as resin or powder. @FitnessFanatic635, what's your main goal? If it's testosterone, there are better-proven things like zinc and magnesium. Just my 2 cents.
Thanks guys. The study was small, like 30 guys, and it was double-blind but funded by a supplement company. So yeah, biased? I might try a brand that third-party tests. @QuartzQuinn532, did you get any side effects from capsules? @KetoKevin326, I'm mainly after energy and recovery. Maybe I'll just stick to coffee and creatine lol.
No side effects for me, but I only took it for a month. Honestly, caffeine and a good pre-workout work better for me. But if you try the gummies, let us know! I'm curious if they're just candy with a fancy label. 😂