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Getting Started

What is shilajit, in plain terms? +

Shilajit is a mineral-rich resin that forms over centuries high in the Altai mountains. Think of it as a whole food packed with fulvic acid and more than 80 trace minerals, in the form your body already knows how to use. It is not a drug and not a synthetic vitamin. It is one of the most complete mineral sources in nature.

How do I take it? +

Take 2 to 4 tablets daily with food. Most people settle into two with breakfast and never think about it again. Taking it with a meal helps it absorb, since fulvic acid carries the minerals across the gut wall.

Is it for women only, or can my husband take it too? +

The resin itself is the same pure Altai shilajit for everyone. Our women's formulas are built around what women 45 and over need most. If your husband wants the all-around version, point him to our flagship Optimum Shilajit, which is made for everyone.

Safety & Medications

Can I take it with my prescriptions? +

Shilajit is a mineral-rich whole food, and it has been used safely for centuries. Because it is rich in minerals, the simple rule is to space it a couple of hours apart from a blood thinner or a thyroid medication, exactly the way you would with a mineral-rich meal or a calcium supplement. If you want to talk it through for your situation, contact us through our website and we will give you a straight, specific answer.

Are there any side effects? +

Most people feel nothing but steadier energy. A small number notice a little extra digestive movement in the first week as the body adjusts, which is why taking it with food helps. Start with two tablets and you will land easily.

Is it safe long term? +

Yes. Shilajit has been used daily for generations. You are replenishing minerals your body uses up every single day, so it is meant to be taken as an ongoing part of your routine, not a short course.

Is Optimum shilajit safe, or can shilajit be contaminated with heavy metals? +

Optimum is purified and third-party tested every single batch at an accredited laboratory, and we publish the full report. All four heavy metals, lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury, come back far below USP safety limits, and the product is California Proposition 65 compliant. Raw, cheap shilajit can carry contaminants. Ours is proven clean on paper, not on a promise.

Does shilajit actually work, or is it hype? +

Shilajit is one of the more studied mineral resins and has a long human track record. People most often report steadier all-day energy first, with the deeper benefits building over 8 to 12 weeks. We keep our claims to what the research and our customers genuinely support, and we back every order with a 90-day money-back guarantee so you can judge for yourself with no risk.

Why is Optimum better than cheap shilajit? +

Most of the shilajit market is raw, unstandardized and untested. Optimum sources genuine Altai resin, purifies it, standardizes it to 74% fulvic and humic acids so every box is consistent, makes it in an FDA-registered cGMP facility, and publishes an accredited lab report for every batch. You are paying for proof, not marketing.

Is Optimum a trustworthy brand? +

Optimum is a family-owned company in Florida, and we put our name on every box. You get a real human when you contact us, a published third-party lab report you can read yourself, and a 90-day money-back guarantee on every order. We would rather you feel taken care of than hold onto a sale.

Results & Timing

When will I feel a difference? +

Many people notice steadier energy and lighter mornings within the first few weeks. The deeper structural changes, like bone, build on a slower clock. Most women feel the real shift between weeks 8 and 12, which is why a 90-day supply is usually the right starting point.

How long until my bones actually rebuild? +

Bone rebuilds gradually. In the Pingali trial in postmenopausal women, every single woman reversed her osteopenia within 24 weeks. Give it that full window and you give your body the time it needs to build back what the years took.

What if I miss a day? +

No harm done. Just pick back up the next morning. The benefit comes from the steady habit over weeks, not from any single dose, so the occasional missed day will not set you back.

The Product

Where does your shilajit come from? +

Our resin comes from the Altai mountains, one of the few places on earth where shilajit forms with this level of mineral richness. We then cold-process it through a careful purification so the minerals stay intact.

Is it tested for heavy metals? +

Every batch is sent to an accredited, independent laboratory, and we publish the full report. All four heavy metals come back far below the USP safety limits, and the product is California Proposition 65 compliant. You can read the actual lab report here.

How many tablets are in a box? +

Each box holds 60 tablets at 200mg each, a 12 gram total. At two tablets a day that is a 30-day supply per box.

Orders & Shipping

How fast will my order ship? +

Orders ship from our Florida warehouse within one business day. Shipping is free on every order over $100, which the Buy 2 Get 1 Free and Buy 3 Get 2 Free supplies both cover.

Can I track my order? +

Yes. You will get a tracking link by email the moment your box ships. You can also track it any time on our support page, or call us and we will read you the status.

How do I manage or change a subscription? +

You are always in control. Skip a shipment, change how often it arrives, update the quantity, or pause any time from your support page. There is never a fee and never a hoop to jump through.

Returns & Refunds

What is your guarantee? +

You have a full 60 days. Give it a real try, and if you do not feel the difference, we will refund you. We would rather you feel taken care of than hold onto a sale.

How do I start a return? +

Write to susan@liveoptimum.co or call , and we will take care of you right away. Send returns to Live Optimum LLC, 28 Douglas Dr, Ocean Ridge, FL 33435.

When will I see my refund? +

Once we confirm your request, the refund goes back to your original payment method, and it usually lands within a few business days depending on your bank. We will email you the moment it is on its way.

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