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The question “why is Shilajit effective for health” is a common one, particularly with Ayurvedic Yoga followers. A quick search on the Internet will turn up a number of websites extolling the virtues of this herbal blend, most of which are promoting Shilajit for weight loss. This plant has been used extensively in Ayurveda, Pakistan, for thousands of years, and it's still used widely today. It's also used in a number of beauty and health products. But what is it really?

Effective For metabolism 

A recent study in Clinical Nutrition found that Shilajit (also known as Jatamamsi) was able to increase energy expenditure (the ability to burn more calories),increase metabolic rate, and improve insulin sensitivity. These improvements in energy expenditure enable you to burn excess fat more quickly and efficiently. It's also been found to stimulate fat oxidation, which helps remove the fat stored in your body. These benefits make Shilajit an excellent choice for weight loss and maintenance.

Weight Loss Benefits of Shilajit

But do these benefits also apply to weight loss and maintenance? Not directly, no. The reason is that Shilajit is primarily a diuretic, meaning that it flushes out toxins from your system. Because of this, it can also cause water retention, which can contribute to weight gain.

Diuretics like Akseer Salajeet(shilajit) have been previously thought of as effective for cleansing the colon. In fact, they're often prescribed by doctors to help people lose weight. But while the theory is sound, there's no real evidence that a colon cleanse is one of the ways to lose weight. Diuretics can also lead to dehydration, which can put extra strain on your body and contribute to excess fat.

Reduce Water Retention

Another commonly known diuretic, Lachesis, functions similarly. While shilajit can contribute to weight loss by reducing water retention, it's not without its own issues. For example, Lachesis can cause nausea and diarrhea, which can make you feel more fatigued and thus eat more without even realizing it.

Finally, shilajit have stimulants, such as caffeine and ephedra, which are often prescribed by dieticians to promote weight loss and burn fat. While both of these agents can contribute to weight loss by driving away the appetite, they do so by stimulating the brain and central nervous system, resulting in more calories being burned than consumed.

This can lead to improved digestion and high energy levels. But when you think about it, caffeine has the added benefit of making you less tolerant to other foods and beverages. And while ephedra has the added benefit of helping to boost your energy, it can actually increase there lease of insulin into your bloodstream, leading to even more fat being stored when you stop using the product.

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