If the blood does not contain a sufficient amount of iron or no iron at all, the condition of anemia is diagnosed. Iron is absolutely essential, since it enables blood corpuscles to carry around oxygen to every part of the body, keeping us alive and well.
Without enough iron, there is basically not enough oxygen. In people with anemia, red blood cells lack the simply cannot transport enough oxygen, either because there are not enough hemoglobin molecules (proteins that carry oxygen) or because the total volume of blood is too low. Anemia symptoms include fatigue, headaches, dark bags under the eyes, ashen or pale skin and occasionally feeling dizzy or faint.
Fulvic acid can help, and many people have discovered that its ability to facilitate the transport of oxygen throughout the body means it can slowly improve the flagging energy associated with anemia.
The original and ancient form of fulvic acid was shilajit, a mineral deposit sourced from areas of plant and sedimentary matter that have decomposed over millions and millions of years – just like coal or oil.
Shilajit is an excellent natural tonic for anemia. In 2011, a study found that rats who were given a 500mg dose of shilajit every day for a period of 10 days actually demonstrated boosted hemoglobin levels.
Another research paper found that at doses of 500 mg/kg, shilajit displayed strong anti-anemic abilities. Though the effect in human participants remains to be explored, we at AEON are understandably excited to see how it all unfolds.
Those with anemia typically need to take an iron supplement, which can be either plant- or animal-based tablets, as well as things like occasional iron injections directly into the muscles. Unfortunately, even these treatments can sometimes be lacking, and anemics can sometimes find themselves seeking something more effective.
Shilajit contains a key ingredient, fulvic acid, which is a scientifically proven alternative remedy for treating anemia. It’s 100% plant-based and natural and is especially well-absorbed by the body. Supplementing with shilajit/fulvic acid can alleviate anemia symptoms but give your overall health a boost, too.
