Editorial Policy

Last updated: September 2026

At FindShilajit, our goal is to provide clear, practical and evidence informed information about Shilajit, its traditional uses, research, safety, quality, dosage and related topics.

Because Shilajit is a health and wellness product, we take extra care with information that could affect a person’s health decisions. Our content is written for educational purposes and is not intended to replace individual medical advice, diagnosis or treatment from a qualified healthcare professional.

This editorial policy explains how we research, write, review, update and correct the information published on FindShilajit.

1. Our Editorial Principles

We aim to make our content:

Accurate
Transparent
Evidence informed
Easy to understand
Useful to readers
Clear about uncertainty
Transparent about limitations
Regularly reviewed and updated

We do not believe that every claim about Shilajit has the same level of scientific support.

Where evidence is limited, mixed or based mainly on laboratory, animal or traditional-use research, we aim to say so clearly rather than presenting the claim as an established medical fact.

2. Who Creates Our Content

FindShilajit content may be prepared by writers, researchers and subject matter contributors with experience in health, wellness, nutrition, Ayurveda, supplements, research or content research.

The author of an article is identified on the article page whenever applicable.

An author’s role does not automatically mean that the author is a physician or other licensed healthcare professional. We do not present writers as medical professionals unless their qualifications have been independently established and are clearly stated.

For health topics where professional review is appropriate, content may also be reviewed by a qualified healthcare professional.

3. Medical Review

Medical review is different from editorial proofreading.

A medical reviewer evaluates health related information for medical accuracy, clarity, safety and appropriate presentation of evidence.

Depending on the subject, a medical reviewer may examine:

Health claims
Safety information
Potential side effects
Drug or supplement interactions
Contraindications
Dosage related information
Pregnancy or breastfeeding considerations
Medical conditions
Interpretation of research
Statements that could be misunderstood as medical advice

Where an article has been medically reviewed, we identify the reviewer and their relevant professional credentials on the article page.

Medical review does not mean that every statement in an article has been proven by clinical research. It means that the identified reviewer has reviewed the content within the scope of their professional expertise.

4. How We Research Health Information

Our research process depends on the topic.

When available and relevant, we prioritize:

Systematic reviews and meta analyses
Randomized controlled trials
Human clinical studies
Observational human studies
Government and regulatory information
Academic and scientific publications
Laboratory and animal research
Traditional and historical sources

The type of evidence matters.

For example, evidence from a laboratory experiment does not establish that the same effect will occur in humans. Similarly, traditional use does not by itself establish clinical effectiveness.

When discussing research, we aim to distinguish between what has been demonstrated, what has only been suggested, and what remains uncertain.

5. How We Evaluate Shilajit Claims

Shilajit is associated with many traditional and modern health claims.

We do not automatically treat a manufacturer’s claim, traditional claim, social media statement or online article as scientific evidence.

When evaluating a claim, we consider:

What exactly is being claimed?
What type of evidence supports the claim?
Was the research performed in humans?
How many people participated?
What form of Shilajit was studied?
What dose was used?
How long was it studied?
Was the product chemically characterized?
Was the study independently conducted?
What limitations did the researchers identify?
Do other studies support or contradict the finding?

We also consider whether a study investigated purified Shilajit, a specific standardized preparation or a different formulation.

Results from one preparation should not automatically be assumed to apply to every Shilajit product available on the market.

6. Evidence and Uncertainty

We aim to use careful language when scientific evidence is limited.

Depending on the evidence, we may use terms such as:

“Research suggests”
“A small human study found”
“Preliminary research indicates”
“Laboratory research has investigated”
“Traditional use includes”
“There is currently limited evidence”
“More research is needed”

We avoid presenting preliminary findings as established medical benefits.

We also avoid implying that an ingredient is safe simply because it is natural.

7. Sources and References

Important health and scientific claims should be supported by appropriate sources whenever reliable evidence is available.

Sources may include:

Peer reviewed scientific publications
PubMed indexed studies
Academic journals
Government health agencies
Regulatory authorities
Recognized medical institutions
Professional healthcare organizations
Manufacturer documentation when discussing a specific product

When a source makes a claim about a particular product, we identify the source as a product or manufacturer claim rather than presenting it as independent scientific evidence.

We aim to provide readers with enough information to understand where important claims come from.

8. Product Reviews and Brand Research

FindShilajit may review Shilajit products and brands.

A product review is not the same as a clinical study.

When evaluating a product, we may examine publicly available information such as:

Product ingredients
Product form
Label information
Serving size
Manufacturing information
Testing information
Certificate of Analysis availability
Heavy metal testing
Microbial testing
Purity information
Batch information
Packaging
Price and serving cost
Company transparency
Customer feedback

The information available for each brand can vary.

If we cannot independently verify a claim, we aim to state that clearly.

We do not treat the absence of publicly available testing information as proof that a product is contaminated or unsafe. Similarly, a company making a testing claim does not automatically establish that we independently verified the result.

9. How We Handle Certificates of Analysis

A Certificate of Analysis (COA) can provide useful information about a particular product or batch, but a COA should be interpreted in context.

When discussing testing documents, we may examine:

Batch or lot number
Test date
Laboratory information
Testing parameters
Reported results
Units of measurement
Detection limits
Product identity
Whether the document appears batch specific

A publicly available COA does not necessarily establish the quality of every batch of a product.

When we cannot verify the authenticity, laboratory independence or current relevance of a testing document, we aim to make that limitation clear.

10. Affiliate Links and Commercial Relationships

Some FindShilajit pages may contain affiliate links.

If you purchase a product through an affiliate link, FindShilajit may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.

Affiliate relationships do not determine our research conclusions.

We aim to distinguish between:

Editorial information
Product claims
Our observations
Scientific evidence
Commercial recommendations or links

The presence of an affiliate link does not mean that a product has been independently proven to be effective or medically appropriate for you.

Where relevant, commercial relationships are disclosed on the page or through our broader disclosure policy.

11. We Do Not Accept Payment for Scientific Conclusions

We do not intentionally alter scientific conclusions simply because a company sells or promotes a product.

A company may provide product information, testing documents or clarification about its products. Such information may be considered during research, but it is not automatically treated as independent evidence.

If information cannot be independently verified, we aim to identify it as unverified or manufacturer supplied information.

12. Corrections Policy

Accuracy is an ongoing process.

If we discover that an article contains a factual error, outdated information, misleading wording or an incorrect interpretation of research, we may update the article.

Depending on the nature of the issue, we may:

Correct the statement
Add clarification
Update a source
Add a limitation
Remove unsupported information
Update safety information
Add a correction note when appropriate

We welcome readers, researchers and healthcare professionals who identify potential errors.

For corrections or factual concerns, please contact us through our Contact page.

13. Updating Existing Articles

Health and scientific information changes over time.

We periodically review articles based on factors such as:

New research
Changes in safety information
Changes in regulations
New product information
Changes in testing standards
Outdated statistics
Reader feedback
Identified factual errors

An article may display both a publication date and an updated date.

An updated date means that the article has been revised. It does not mean that every statement was newly researched from the beginning.

For articles involving significant medical or safety information, we may also identify when the content was medically reviewed.

14. Medical Review Dates

Where applicable, we distinguish between editorial updates and medical review.

For example:

Written by: [Author Name]

Medically reviewed by: [Reviewer Name, Credentials]

Published: [Date]

Last updated: [Date]

Last medically reviewed: [Date]

These dates help readers understand when the information was prepared and when relevant professional review took place.

15. Use of AI and Other Technology

Technology, including artificial intelligence, may be used as part of our research, drafting, editing or content workflow.

However, automated generation is not treated as a substitute for fact checking, source evaluation or qualified medical review.

AI generated information may contain factual errors, unsupported claims or incorrect interpretations.

Before publication, health content should be reviewed for:

Accuracy
Source quality
Medical safety
Evidence interpretation
Originality
Clarity
Relevance
Potentially misleading claims

We do not publish health information solely because an AI system generated it.

16. Originality and Content Standards

Our goal is to provide information that adds value rather than simply rewriting information already available elsewhere.

Depending on the topic, this may include:

Research summaries
Evidence tables
Product comparisons
Testing explanations
Original analysis
Practical checklists
Data interpretation
First hand product observations where applicable
Explanations of scientific terminology

We aim to avoid unnecessary repetition and will consolidate or update overlapping content when doing so provides a better experience for readers.

17. First Hand Product Experience

When we personally inspect, purchase or evaluate a product, we aim to clearly distinguish direct observations from information obtained from manufacturers or other sources.

For example:

Our observation: describes something we directly observed.

Manufacturer claim: describes information supplied by the company.

Research finding: describes published scientific evidence.

These categories should not be treated as interchangeable.

18. Safety Comes Before Convenience

We do not encourage readers to use Shilajit as a replacement for prescribed medication or professional medical care.

Readers should be particularly careful when they:

Are pregnant or breastfeeding
Have a medical condition
Take prescription medication
Take multiple supplements
Have known allergies
Are considering Shilajit for a child
Have concerns about product contamination or quality

For these situations, readers should discuss supplement use with an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.

19. What FindShilajit Does Not Do

FindShilajit does not diagnose medical conditions.

Our content does not replace:

A medical consultation
Diagnosis
Prescription treatment
Individualized medical advice
Emergency medical care

Our articles are intended to help readers understand available information and prepare better questions for qualified healthcare professionals.

20. Editorial Independence

Our editorial decisions are based on the information available to us and the purpose of providing useful, transparent information to readers.

Commercial relationships, affiliate links or product availability should not be interpreted as evidence that a product is medically effective or suitable for every person.

Where evidence is uncertain, we aim to communicate that uncertainty rather than presenting a stronger conclusion than the evidence supports.

21. Reader Feedback

We value corrections and feedback from readers, researchers and healthcare professionals.

If you believe an article contains:

An inaccurate statement
An outdated medical claim
An incorrect citation
A misleading product statement
An incorrect interpretation of research
An important safety issue

please contact us and provide the relevant article and information supporting the correction.

We review legitimate correction requests and update content when appropriate.

22. Our Commitment

FindShilajit is committed to improving the quality, transparency and usefulness of its health content.

As our research process, expert network and editorial standards develop, this policy may also be updated.

Our objective is simple:

Give readers useful information while being honest about what is known, what is uncertain and what still needs better research.