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Shilajit, worth a go? (55 posts / 11,042 views)
Blueboy62
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Post #1 15 Nov 2024 08:58
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Seen a bit about this recently and was wondering if anyone had used and had any success with it?
jhhilton1983 jhhilton1983
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Post #2 15 Nov 2024 11:24
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In reply to Post #1
Don't know what it would be like in carp fishing but it's great stuff for me personally.

Really noticed a difference since i started taking it.
kells kells
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Post #3 15 Nov 2024 16:28
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In reply to Post #2
I know ot extracted from between the toes of Tibettan monks or something a long them lines. But what does it actually do? And what benefit would it have in your bait?
Darkieallard
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Post #4 15 Nov 2024 16:43
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Not bait wise but what Shilajit do you take as ive seen theres alot of sub standard stuff about
jhhilton1983 jhhilton1983
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Post #5 16 Nov 2024 17:50
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junglist junglist
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Post #6 17 Nov 2024 07:19
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That's the one I've used and found it beneficial

Way too expensive to put in bait though
Darkieallard
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Post #7 17 Nov 2024 14:07
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In reply to Post #5
Perfect thankyou
JamieNow JamieNow
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Post #8 26 Nov 2024 20:50
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It's been used as a dip for baits for a few years - Gary Atkin spoke about how it transformed his fishing when using it as a glub / dip with single tiger nuts.

pure stuff is v expensive & there is a lot of crap out there - I bought a jar & I am 99% sure it was just chocolate sauce. would like to try the pure stuff but am coy about finding a genuine supplier.

it's absolutely stuffed full of micronutrients.
Winkler
Posts: 663
Post #9 27 Nov 2024 08:41
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In reply to Post #8
If it tastes nice, like chocolate, it's not shilajit.., which tastes like road tar..

I think there is tons of non real stuff out there, and the real stuff is questionable whether anyone but an extreme athlete might benefit. For day to day typical lethargic living it doesn't have any benefit except make you poorer..
jhhilton1983 jhhilton1983
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Post #10 30 Nov 2024 11:48
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I have been using it in cycles for around a year or just over.

Certainly has made a differance to me and i know of several other friends who have used it and found it to be of benefit. The guy who recommended it to me initially is a triathlete, and I'm a couch potato, when i had a catch up with him, we both had pretty similar effects.

Mental alertness, improved concentration, better energy levels, increased testosterone levels (although not tested).

I do 12 week cycles and when i cycle off it its takes a few weeks to notice any drop off.

Yes it tastes horrible, and i have stuck to the one i linked and agree on its a bit of a mine field in terms of quality. My friend use's powdered capsules and is saying they are better for hi, due to taste. I take mine every morning with around 500ml of water, just stick under tongue and let it dissolve,

Will have to give it a try on some hookbaits and see how i get on when i next get out.
PaulBishop PaulBishop
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Post #11 30 Nov 2024 12:35
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In reply to Post #10
What brand is your friend using ? I buy bits and bobs from British Supplements but Shilajit is not on their list.
Karlos Karlos
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Post #12 2 Dec 2024 01:28
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Having read this thread I decided to try some, bought it the other day and I've used it twice (forgot to take it this morning!)

It seemed to help me at work, better concentration.
Also at the gym on Friday I was faster on the cross trainer at a greater resistance. Maybe it's all in my mind, a placebo!? Even so, if I'm working better and training harder I'll keep buying it

Here's the link to the product on Amazon, cost £20 but that lasts for 2 months

LINKY POO™ https://amzn.to/4eUIqHc



I does taste a bit like tar, or molasses. I quite like that though!
Canalcarper71 Canalcarper71
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Post #13 2 Dec 2024 09:32
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In reply to Post #12
Would you say it's similar to marmite and how would you take it or what are the options with it
Tinhead Tinhead
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Post #14 2 Dec 2024 09:44
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I'm always a bit dubious about these type of products but 2 for £20 here
LINKY POO™ https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/315346148176?
Karlos Karlos
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Post #15 2 Dec 2024 10:03
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I'm a Marmite hater, but this stuff is OK

They suggest stirring it into a warm drink, I have had it in tea....but I am also happy to just let the blob dissolve in my mouth (they say a pea sized blob a day)
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