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Review Methodology

Last Updated: July 4, 2026

How We Evaluate Shilajit Brands

Every shilajit product reviewed on this site is evaluated against a consistent set of documented quality criteria. We do not accept product samples or payment in exchange for favorable reviews.

Our 5-Point Scoring Framework

  1. 01

    Lab Documentation (40%)

    Does the brand publish a third-party Certificate of Analysis from an accredited independent laboratory? Does it cover fulvic acid percentage, heavy metals (lead, arsenic, mercury, cadmium), and microbial safety? In-house tests do not qualify.

  2. 02

    Sourcing Transparency (20%)

    Is the sourcing altitude declared? Is the geographic region specific (not just "Himalayan")? Is the harvest season or deposit type documented?

  3. 03

    Processing Method (15%)

    Is the processing method disclosed? Cold-process or water-purification methods are preferred over heat extraction, which can degrade fulvic acid compounds.

  4. 04

    Brand Track Record (15%)

    How long has the brand operated? Is there a pattern of consistent batch quality? Are customer service and returns policies clearly stated?

  5. 05

    Value for Verified Quality (10%)

    Price is evaluated relative to documentation level — not in isolation. A $95 fully-documented resin may represent better value than a $15 capsule product with no CoA.

Data Sources

  • Manufacturer product pages and published CoA documents
  • PubMed-indexed peer-reviewed studies on shilajit, fulvic acid, and dibenzo-alpha-pyrones
  • Market research across 14+ shilajit brands (July 2026)
  • Publicly available third-party lab reports and accreditation records

Review Frequency

Reviews are updated at minimum quarterly, or sooner if a brand changes its formulation, sourcing, or lab documentation status. The current review period was completed in July 2026. Next scheduled update: October 2026.

Editorial Note: All unverified claims throughout this site are marked [ADD SOURCE], [VERIFY], or [TESTING NOTE NEEDED]. These placeholders are intentional — they represent claims requiring primary source verification before publication. We do not fabricate citations.