Description
This supplement helps with: fatigue, joint pain, poor mineral absorption, and chronic inflammation in humans and animals. First choice for people in phase 2 of the NGD Care Bowel Protocol. Suitable for animals as Gut Barrier Support not available or as a supplement to it.
How does Shilajit work?
Shilajit is not an ordinary supplement but a phytocomplex: a biologically rich matrix of hundreds of compounds formed by millennia-long conversion of plant material into high mountain rock crevices. The two most active fractions are fulvic acid (60 to 80% of the extract) and dibenzo-alpha-pyrones (DBPs).
Fulvic acid has a low molecular weight that allows it to pass through cell walls effortlessly. It acts simultaneously as an antioxidant via electron donation, as a mineral transporter for iron, zinc and magnesium, as an inhibitor of chronic inflammation via NF-kB and as a stimulator of Akkermansia muciniphila for the intestinal barrier. DBPs are unique compounds found nowhere else in nature and directly support the mitochondrial electron transport chain, synergistically with CoQ10.
One controlled study showed that eight weeks of shilajit significantly increased the production of type I collagen. In dogs and cats with arthritis, reductions in pain and inflammation were observed after 120 days.
What does this supplement do?
- Helps with fatigue and lack of energy
- Supports joint pain and chronic inflammation
- Helps repair the intestinal wall and better absorb minerals
- Protects cells and brains from aging damage
- First choice for people in phase 2 of the NGD Care Bowel Protocol
When do you see results?
Shilajit works on several levels at the same time. From a systems biology point of view, fulvic acid acts rapidly as a transporter and antioxidant, while mitochondrial support via DBPs takes longer to fully manifest. Gut barrier repair is a gradual process lasting weeks to months.
Fulvic acid begins to transport minerals and bind toxins. Akkermansia stimulation starts. First signs of better energy noticeable.
More energy and better mineral status. Calmer intestine in case of intestinal complaints. In joint pain, first reduction of stiffness.
Significantly better vitality. Improvement in intestinal barrier and joint comfort. Mitochondrial energy support fully active.
Daily use for structural intestinal barrier, mineral balance and cellular energy metabolism. Long-term supplement for age-related complaints.
Don’t see any difference after 8 weeks? Contact us via our app or email, or schedule an intake with integrative veterinarian Stefan Veenstra.
Why NGD Care Shilajit?
| Characteristic | NGD Care | Medium supplement |
|---|---|---|
| First result | Energy noticeable week 1-2, structural month 1-2 | Variable, quality is very important |
| Mechanism | Fulvic acid + DBPs: transport, detox, mitochondria and intestinal barrier at the same time | Varying quality and standardized content |
| Purity | ✅ Third-party heavy metal tested, standardized to fulvic acid | Often untested, risk of heavy metals |
| Form of | Capsule with only active ingredients | Resin or powder: varying quality and absorption |
| Scientifically substantiated | ✅ Yes RCT Collagen Synthesis 2024, Safety Review 2025 | Variable |
| Human Grade quality | ✅ | Often not |
| Green label | ✅ Yes free of synthetic fillers | Rarely |
| Free of flavours and fragrances | ✅ | Often not |
| Free from animal by-products | ✅ | Often not |
| Part of systemic protocol | ✅ Yes phase 2 Intestinal protocol (human), Aging protocol, Joint protocol | ❌ Individual supplements |
| Developed by veterinarian | ✅ Stefan Veenstra DVM | Rarely |
| Personal guidance | ✅ Intake possible via NatuurlijkGezondeDieren.nl | ❌ Not available |
Comparison based on common shilajit supplements on the Dutch market. Quality differences are very large at shilajit: always use standardized and tested product.
Part of a protocol
Shilajit is the phase 2 component of the Bowel Protocol for humans and part of the Old Age Protocol and Joint Protocol. For animals, Gut Barrier Support is the primary choice, shilajit as an additional option.
Works well with
Shilajit works as a mineral transporter, mitochondrial supporter, and gut barrier repairer. The supplements below enhance each of these functions.
The dibenzo-alpha-pyrones in shilajit stabilize CoQ10 and promote reuptake in the mitochondrial chain. One of the best-researched supplement combinations in mitochondrial medicine. Together for maximum cellular energy production.
L-Glutamine provides the fuel for enterocyte proliferation. Shilajit optimizes the metabolic environment via mineral delivery, mitochondrial support, and Akkermansia stimulation. Together, the most complete intestinal wall repair combination for people in phase 2.
Glutathione
Fulvic acid activates Nrf2 and increases endogenous glutathione production. Exogenous glutathione supplements this immediately. Layered antioxidant and detoxification strategy for liver and cells.
Shilajit supports mitochondria via DBPs. Longevity Support activates sirtuinen via NAD+ and protects neurons via ergothioneine. Jointly addressing both mitochondrial energy production and cellular aging regulation.
Want to know more about the science behind this supplement?
Stefan Veenstra DVM explains how fulvic acid and DBPs work and why shilajit is unique as a gut recovery and energy supplement.
Developed and clinically substantiated by Stefan Veenstra DVM, integrative veterinarian and founder of NGD Care. More about Stefan →
This information is educational in nature and does not replace a veterinary consultation. Use only standardized and third-party tested shilajit. If you are taking blood thinners or antidiabetic drugs at the same time, always consult a doctor.
