{"title":"Special Foods","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"himalayan-shilajit-25gms-resin","title":"100% Pure Himalayan Shilajit Resin","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eShilajit, often referred to as the \"Conqueror of Mountains\" in Sanskrit, has been revered for centuries in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOur Shilajit is collected in its resin form from the high altitude regions of the Leh, Ladakh Himalayan range.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is Shilajit used for?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Traditionally known for its source of \u003cstrong\u003evitamins and minerals.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Rich source for \u003cstrong\u003eFulvic Acid (37%)\u003c\/strong\u003e, naturally occurring.\u003cbr\u003e- Supports memory, brain health and \u003cstrong\u003ecognitive function\u003c\/strong\u003e.  \u003cbr\u003e- Supports body building and sports performance in post-workout recovery.\u003cbr\u003e- Supporting in healthy recovery from injuries.\u003cbr\u003e- Shilajit known to traditionally support the mind and natural energy\/vigor. \u003cbr\u003e- Supporting in \u003cstrong\u003etiredness\/fatigue\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e- Supports in calming the mind, mood and joy. \u003cbr\u003e- Supports \u003cstrong\u003egraceful ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e- Supports healthy mineral-rich bone marrow.\u003cbr\u003e- Supports normal \u003cstrong\u003eblood circulation\u003c\/strong\u003e throughout the body.\u003cbr\u003e- Support healthy normal body temperature in association with external environment.\u003cbr\u003e- Taking Shilajit on an empty stomach with milk supports with \u003cstrong\u003emetabolism \u0026amp; body fat.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Supports \u003cstrong\u003estamina\u003c\/strong\u003e, energy and muscle strength.\u003cbr\u003e- Supports healthy testosterone levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhen taken in accordance of the direction of use, one 25 g jar will provide approximately 250 serves. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eFree From Fillers, Binders, and Common Allergens. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1FVeBrXRUuC29iUZYVKyCBSWMU7CyryT9?usp=sharing\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTested Safe For Heavy Metals (Lab Reports Here)\u003c\/a\u003e. 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It grows at 1530 Feet above sea level and is known as '\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe Signature Quality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e' for its purity as it contains more than 150 volatile and aroma yielding compounds. Kashmiri Mongra is the world's darkest in colour and has a strong flavour, aroma, and has a colouring strength of more than 250, making it over three times more powerful than other natural colouring agents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe darker the colour the more nutrient-dense it is. Saffron is packed with phytonutrients, flavonoids, vitamin A, B6 and C. Rich in calcium, magnesium and iron. \u003c\/span\u003eSaffron can be used in many different ways, it is most commonly consumed by adding 4-5 strands of saffron threads to milk (can be plant-based too) or steeping it in hot water for 5-10mins. 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