Rats that received shilajit before radiation exposure kept healthy immature egg cells in their ovaries, while rats that only got radiation lost almost all of these important cells.
Scientific Claim
Shilajit administration at 25 mg/kg/day for 4 days preserved primordial follicles in rat ovaries exposed to radiation, with normal-looking primordial follicles detected in the radiation + shilajit group compared to almost complete atresia in the radiation-only group.
Source Excerpt
“Almost all follicles at all stages were atretic in the radiation only group whereas normal-looking primordial follicles were detected in the radiation + shilajit group.”
Evidence from Studies
Supporting Studies
Evaluation of preventive effect of shilajit on radiation-induced apoptosis on ovaries
The study histologically examined ovarian tissue from four experimental groups. The radiation-only group showed widespread follicular atresia (cell death), while the radiation + shilajit group maintained normal-appearing primordial follicles, indicating a protective effect.