Shilajit Resin UK

Resin is the traditional form of shilajit and the only one with nothing else in the jar. Powders, capsules and gummies need carriers or sweeteners, so a given weight contains less actual shilajit.

Ayor resin is hand-harvested at 16,000 ft in Gilgit-Baltistan, traditionally purified and tested by Eurofins UK. The numeric heavy metal and microbiology results for each batch are published at /purity-data, and the batch code on your jar can be checked at /verify.

Ayor Health sells pure Himalayan shilajit resin in the UK from £34.99 (20g), £49.99 (30g) and £69.99 (50g). Every batch is independently tested by Eurofins UK and the reports are published in full at /lab-results.

Why resin rather than powder, capsules or gummies

Shilajit resin is the material as it is collected and purified: a dense, tar-like mass that softens with warmth and dissolves in hot water. Nothing is added to bulk it out, so the weight on the jar is the weight of shilajit you are buying.

Powders are usually resin that has been spray-dried onto a carrier such as maltodextrin or rice flour, which means a portion of every gram is carrier rather than shilajit. Capsules add the same carrier plus the capsule shell, and a typical 500mg capsule holds a fraction of a normal resin serving. Gummies add sugar, pectin, colouring and flavouring, and the shilajit content per gummy is often a token amount.

For UK buyers comparing prices honestly, the only fair comparison is cost per gram of actual resin, not cost per jar or per capsule count.

How to tell real shilajit resin from an imitation

Ayor jars can be checked at /verify by entering the batch code printed on the label, which returns the Eurofins UK results for that exact batch.

  • It changes with temperature: firm and brittle when cold, soft and stretchy when warm in the hand.
  • It dissolves fully in warm (not boiling) water, leaving a golden-brown to dark liquid with no grit or sediment at the bottom.
  • It is not water-soluble in cold water instantly and does not fizz, foam or leave an oily film.
  • The seller names the testing laboratory and publishes the actual certificate, not a badge or a generic 'lab tested' line.
  • The jar carries a batch code that maps to a specific published set of results.

What independent testing actually covers

Because shilajit is taken from rock, heavy metals are the real safety question. Every Ayor batch is tested by Eurofins Food Testing UK Ltd (UKAS 0342) for lead, arsenic, mercury and cadmium, alongside microbiological safety, with identity work supported by BECS Analytics (ISO/IEC 17025).

The numeric results per batch are published at /purity-data and the full certificates as PDFs at /lab-results, with no email gate. That means the purity claim on this page is something you can check rather than something you have to accept.

Sourcing: altitude and season

Ayor resin is hand-harvested in Gilgit-Baltistan at around 16,000 ft during a short summer window when the resin seeps from the rock faces. It is collected in small quantities, filtered through traditional water purification, and sun-reduced rather than heat-forced, which keeps the resin closer to its raw state.

Small-batch collection is why stock is limited and why each batch has its own certificate rather than one blanket report covering everything ever sold.

How to take shilajit resin

A pea-sized portion, roughly 300-500mg, once a day is the usual serving. Dissolve it in warm water, milk or tea and drink it; most people take it in the morning. A 20g jar gives roughly 40-50 servings, a 30g jar around 60-75, and a 50g jar around 100-125.

Shilajit is a food supplement and may help support general wellbeing as part of a balanced diet. It is not a medicine, it does not treat or cure conditions, and it is not suitable for anyone pregnant, breastfeeding or under 18. See /shilajit-dosage for a fuller guide.

What shilajit resin should cost in the UK

Ayor prices are £34.99 for 20g, £49.99 for 30g with a free 10g travel jar, and £69.99 for 50g, which works out at roughly £0.70-£1.75 per serving depending on jar size. Free tracked UK delivery applies over £35 and subscriptions save 20%.

Resin priced far below this range is usually either a powder blend sold as resin, or untested material with no published certificate. /shilajit-price-uk breaks the maths down per serving.

Frequently asked questions

Is shilajit resin better than shilajit powder or capsules?

Resin contains no carriers or fillers, so a gram of resin is a gram of shilajit. Powders and capsules are typically dried onto a carrier and gummies add sugar and pectin, so the actual shilajit content per serving is lower.

How do I know the shilajit resin I buy in the UK is real?

Look for temperature-dependent texture, full dissolution in warm water with no sediment, a named testing laboratory, a published certificate of analysis and a batch code you can look up. Ayor batch codes can be checked at /verify.

Which laboratory tests Ayor shilajit resin?

Eurofins Food Testing UK Ltd (UKAS 0342) tests every batch for heavy metals and microbiological safety, with identity work supported by BECS Analytics (ISO/IEC 17025). Certificates are published at /lab-results.

How much shilajit resin should I take?

A pea-sized portion of roughly 300-500mg dissolved in warm water once a day is the usual serving. Shilajit is a food supplement and may help support general wellbeing as part of a balanced diet.

How much does shilajit resin cost in the UK?

Ayor resin is £34.99 for 20g, £49.99 for 30g and £69.99 for 50g, with free tracked UK delivery over £35 and 20% off on subscription.