Shilajit vs SS-31
Side-by-side comparison of Shilajit and SS-31: mechanism, half-life, dose range, safety profile, and vendor pricing.
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Shilajit
SS-31
Shilajit
Shilajit (Sanskrit: shilajatu, αñ╢αñ┐αñ▓αñ╛αñ£αññαÑü, literally "rock-conqueror" or "rock-invincible"; Hindi/Urdu: shilajit; Persian and Central Asian: mumijo, moomiyo, mumiyo; Pashto/Afghan: salajeet; Latin…
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Full Shilajit profileSS-31
SS-31 (elamipretide; MTP-131; formerly Bendavia; chemical sequence D-Arg-Dmt-Lys-Phe-NH2 with dimethyltyrosine at position 2) is a first-in-class aromatic-cationic tetrapeptide designed to selectively target the inner…
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Full SS-31 profileSide-by-side comparison
| Attribute | Shilajit | SS-31 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Adaptogen | Mitochondrial Peptides |
| Research Stage | Preclinical | Clinical/Approved |
| Mechanism of Action | Shilajit operates through multiple pharmacologic mechanisms reflecting its complex mineral-organic matrix composition. The major active fractions — fulvic acid, dibenzo-α-pyrones (DBPs), DBP-chromoproteins, small peptides, and chelated trace minerals — each… | SS-31's mechanism of action is distinctive among mitochondrial interventions because it exploits a fundamental physical property of the inner mitochondrial membrane - the high concentration of cardiolipin, a signature mitochondrial anionic phospholipid - to… |
| Half-Life | — | ~2-4 hours (plasma, after subcutaneous injection); tissue residence is longer due to cardiolipin binding |
| Typical Dose Range | — | 20-60 mg |
| Dosing Frequency | — | Once daily subcutaneous (some protocols use 5-6 days per week) |
| Administration | — | — |
| Side Effects | Safety of shilajit is excellent for properly purified preparations but can be dismal for unpurified or poorly processed products — this is the single most important safety consideration for any potential user. Critical quality control concern (not a typical… | SS-31 (elamipretide) has been generally well-tolerated across clinical trials spanning over a decade of human exposure, with adverse event profiles dominated by injection site reactions rather than systemic toxicity. This favorable safety profile reflects both… |
| Molecular Weight | — | 639.8 g/mol |
| Common Vial Sizes | — | — |
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Frequently asked
What's the difference between Shilajit and SS-31?
Shilajit is a adaptogen that shilajit operates through multiple pharmacologic mechanisms reflecting its complex mineral-organic matrix composition. the major active fractions — fulvic acid, dibenzo-α-pyrones…. SS-31 is a mitochondrial peptides that ss-31's mechanism of action is distinctive among mitochondrial interventions because it exploits a fundamental physical property of the inner mitochondrial membrane - the high…. The two differ in mechanism, half-life (not reported vs ~2-4 hours (plasma, after subcutaneous injection); tissue residence is longer due to cardiolipin binding), and typical dose range.
Which has the longer half-life, Shilajit or SS-31?
Shilajit has a half-life of not reported. SS-31 has a half-life of ~2-4 hours (plasma, after subcutaneous injection); tissue residence is longer due to cardiolipin binding. Longer half-lives generally mean less frequent dosing but slower on/off kinetics.
Can you stack Shilajit and SS-31?
Stacking depends on mechanism overlap, safety profile, and goals. Shilajit and SS-31 should only be stacked after reviewing each compound's individual protocol page, side effect profile, and any published interaction data. Use the BodyHackGuide stack builder for a structured review before combining research compounds.
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