# Shilajit guides

Everything you need to know before you buy or use shilajit, written for Australian shoppers.

- [Fulvic acid in shilajit: what the percentage really means](https://bestshilajitaustralia.com/guides/fulvic-acid-in-shilajit/): What fulvic acid is, why brands quote percentages like 60% or 80%, why the numbers differ between labs and how to judge a fulvic acid claim on shilajit.
- [How to identify real shilajit and spot fake shilajit](https://bestshilajitaustralia.com/guides/how-to-identify-real-shilajit/): How to tell real shilajit from fake: the paperwork to demand, the home tests that do and do not work, and the red flags to watch for when buying in Australia.
- [How to read a shilajit lab report](https://bestshilajitaustralia.com/guides/how-to-read-shilajit-lab-report/): A plain-English guide to shilajit lab reports: what to check on a certificate of analysis, how heavy metal results work, and what a worked example looks like.
- [How to store shilajit resin](https://bestshilajitaustralia.com/guides/how-to-store-shilajit/): How to store shilajit resin so it stays fresh: temperature, humidity, spoons, tin or jar choice, signs of spoilage and how long an opened tin lasts.
- [How to take shilajit resin](https://bestshilajitaustralia.com/guides/how-to-use-shilajit/): How to take shilajit resin: typical serving size, how to dissolve it, best time of day, mixing with coffee or tea, how to store it and what to avoid.
- [Is shilajit legal in Australia?](https://bestshilajitaustralia.com/guides/is-shilajit-legal-in-australia/): Is shilajit legal in Australia? How the TGA, the Poisons Standard, the Food Standards Code and import rules treat shilajit, and what sellers can and cannot claim.
- [Shilajit benefits: what the research actually says](https://bestshilajitaustralia.com/guides/shilajit-benefits-what-the-research-says/): What does research say about shilajit? An honest look at traditional use, small human studies, laboratory findings, limitations and how to read benefit claims.
- [Shilajit and heavy metals: what the research and lab reports show](https://bestshilajitaustralia.com/guides/shilajit-heavy-metals/): Does shilajit contain heavy metals? What lead, arsenic, cadmium, mercury and thallium results mean, which limits apply in Australia and how to buy safely.
- [Shilajit origins: Nepal vs India vs Russia vs Pakistan](https://bestshilajitaustralia.com/guides/shilajit-origins-nepal-india-russia/): Does shilajit origin matter? How Nepal, India, Pakistan, Tibet and Altai shilajit compare, why a named origin signals trust and what Namche Bazaar shilajit is.
- [How much does shilajit cost in Australia?](https://bestshilajitaustralia.com/guides/shilajit-price-australia/): Shilajit price guide for Australia: typical cost per gram and per serve for popular resins, why prices vary and how to tell good value from a risky bargain.
- [Shilajit resin vs powder vs capsules vs gummies](https://bestshilajitaustralia.com/guides/shilajit-resin-vs-powder-vs-capsules/): Compare shilajit resin, powder, capsules and gummies on purity, convenience, price and verifiability, and learn which form suits you when buying in Australia.
- [Is shilajit safe? Side effects and who should avoid it](https://bestshilajitaustralia.com/guides/shilajit-side-effects-safety/): Shilajit safety guide: possible side effects, who should avoid it, interaction concerns, heavy metal risk and how to reduce risk when buying in Australia.
- [Shilajit vs ashwagandha: what is the difference?](https://bestshilajitaustralia.com/guides/shilajit-vs-ashwagandha/): Shilajit vs ashwagandha compared: what each is, traditional use, form, evidence, safety, cost and how to buy each in Australia. A neutral side-by-side guide.
- [What is shilajit?](https://bestshilajitaustralia.com/guides/what-is-shilajit/): What shilajit is, how it forms in Himalayan rock, what it contains (fulvic acid, humic substances, minerals), its traditional use and how to buy it in Australia.
- [Where to buy shilajit in Australia](https://bestshilajitaustralia.com/guides/where-to-buy-shilajit-australia/): Where to buy shilajit in Australia: direct from brands, pharmacy chains, health stores and marketplaces, with the pros, cons and checks for each option.