Shilajit for mineral repletion

An early signal, interesting but thin; quality-tested or not at all.

An early signal

As a whole-spectrum trace mineral source.

Sourced from the doctors, PhDs and clinicians behind Entrain. Updated

The strongest voice

“The fulvic acid chemistry is interesting and the traditional use is long, but the human trials are small and the quality control question is very real.”

a pharmacognosy PhD · podcast episode · 00:36:48

In their own words

One faithful sentence per source, linked to the moment it was said; quiet chips mark where money is involved.

a pharmacognosy PhD conditional
“Testosterone and mitochondrial studies exist but they are small, short and often industry-funded.”

a pharmacognosy PhD · podcast episode · 00:36:48

a functional medicine doctor recommend
“Purified, third-party tested resin is the only version I would consider; raw material can carry heavy metals.”

a functional medicine doctor · source video · 00:25:16 sponsored

a toxicologist against
“Unregulated products in this category have repeatedly failed lead and arsenic testing.”

a toxicologist · interview · 00:14:55

Worth discussing with your GP, especially if you take medication or are pregnant. Entrain describes what is publicly taught; it does not prescribe.

Magnesium glycinate in the evening

The shortfall is common and the glycinate form earns its place at bedtime.

Recommended

“Most modern diets run short of magnesium, and glycinate is the form that tops people up without sending them to the bathroom.”

a GP · source video · 00:16:37

Ferritin targets above the lab minimum

Our sources are genuinely split on the target, and united that the lab floor sits too low.

Genuinely contested

“A ferritin of 20 is inside the reference range and still compatible with feeling dreadful. For fatigued menstruating women I want to see it comfortably higher.”

a haematologist · source video · 00:28:51

High-dose zinc, long term

Past 40mg a day, zinc quietly costs you copper; our sources say skip.

Our sources say skip

“Zinc and copper share a doorway into the body. Push zinc hard for months and you can quietly walk yourself into a copper deficiency anaemia.”

a clinical biochemist · lecture · 00:43:29