Shilajit seemed to work particularly well at protecting the earliest stage of egg cells (primordial follicles) in rats' ovaries from radiation damage.

Scientific Claim

Shilajit administration at 25 mg/kg/day for 4 days demonstrated protective effects specifically on primordial follicles in rat ovaries exposed to radiation, with the study noting that shilajit was 'especially protective of primordial follicles.'

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“Shilajit was found to be especially protective of primordial follicles.”

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Supporting Studies

Evaluation of preventive effect of shilajit on radiation-induced apoptosis on ovaries

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Evidence Assessment

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The study's conclusion specifically highlighted that shilajit showed greater protective effects on primordial follicles compared to other follicle stages, as evidenced by the presence of normal-looking primordial follicles in the radiation + shilajit group while other follicle stages showed some atresia.

Source Study

Evaluation of preventive effect of shilajit on radiation-induced apoptosis on ovaries

Score: 11

DOI: 10.1007/s00404-015-3924-6

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