What Our Heavy Metal Test Results Actually Show

TL;DR

• Equil tests every batch of Shilajit for lead, arsenic, mercury, and cadmium — the four primary heavy metal concerns in natural mineral supplements
• Results are published openly at equil.co.nz/pages/analysis — not filed away or available only on request
• Every batch released to customers has passed heavy metal screening within established safe limits
• Raw Himalayan Shilajit can contain naturally occurring heavy metals — purification and testing are what make it safe
• Understanding what the results mean helps you evaluate any Shilajit brand's safety claims with confidence

Introduction

Heavy metal testing is the safety test that no reputable Shilajit brand should skip — and that every informed customer should ask for. Equil publishes its heavy metal test results openly for every batch. This page explains what those results cover, what the numbers mean, and why transparency on this specific issue is non-negotiable for a mineral supplement that comes from mountain rock.

What This Means

Himalayan Shilajit forms over thousands of years within rock — and rock contains minerals, including some that are heavy metals. Lead, arsenic, mercury, and cadmium can be present in raw Shilajit at levels that require proper purification before the product is safe for daily consumption. This is not a flaw in Shilajit as a supplement — it is an inherent characteristic of any mineral product from a geological source. The question is always: has it been properly purified and independently verified?

The Four Metals We Test For

Lead (Pb): Lead has no safe level of exposure from a health perspective — any reduction in lead intake is beneficial. Our testing ensures lead in Equil's Shilajit is within the strict limits established by regulatory bodies for dietary supplements. Results are published for every batch.

Arsenic (As): Both inorganic and total arsenic are measured. Inorganic arsenic is the more toxic form and the primary regulatory concern. Our results consistently show arsenic within established safe limits for daily supplement use.

Mercury (Hg): A potent neurotoxin even in very small quantities. Mercury levels in our published batch results are within safe limits — a direct consequence of the careful low-temperature purification process that concentrates bioactive compounds while reducing heavy metals.

Cadmium (Cd): Cadmium accumulates in the kidneys with chronic exposure and has specific regulatory limits for dietary supplements. Our testing confirms cadmium levels within safe limits for daily use in every released batch.

What the Results Look Like

Each Certificate of Analysis shows the tested parameter, the result for that batch, the unit of measurement, and the acceptable limit. When the result is within the acceptable limit, the batch passes. When it doesn't, the batch doesn't ship. The published results at equil.co.nz/pages/analysis show passing batch results — the evidence that purification has done its job.

Key Points

• Four metals tested every batch: Lead, arsenic, mercury, cadmium — the primary concerns for natural mineral supplements
• Published openly: Not filed away — visible at equil.co.nz/pages/analysis for any customer to review
• Every batch, not just initially: Heavy metal levels can vary between collection batches — testing every batch is the only reliable safety assurance
• NZ-based laboratory: Testing by an independent accredited laboratory in New Zealand — locally verifiable and accountable
• Purification makes it possible: The consistently clean results are a direct consequence of Equil's low-temperature purification process that removes contaminants while preserving bioactive compounds

Who This Is For

• Customers who want to understand exactly what Equil's safety testing covers before taking the product
• People comparing Shilajit brands and wanting to understand how to evaluate heavy metal testing claims
• Those with specific sensitivity to heavy metal exposure — parents, people with kidney conditions, those with heightened health awareness

FAQs

Where can I see Equil's actual heavy metal test results?

At equil.co.nz/pages/analysis — no registration or request required. Every published batch result is there, including the heavy metal screening data.

What regulatory standards do you test against?

Our testing references recognised international standards for heavy metals in dietary supplements. Visit equil.co.nz/pages/analysis to see the specific standards referenced in each Certificate of Analysis.

Does passing heavy metal testing mean the Shilajit is completely free of heavy metals?

No natural product from a geological or agricultural source is completely free of trace heavy metals — they are present throughout the natural environment at very low levels. "Passing" means the levels are within the safe limits established for daily consumption — the same standard applied to foods and other supplements. Our results consistently show levels well within these limits.

What if a batch doesn't pass?

It doesn't ship. The testing process has real consequences — batches that don't meet standards are not released to customers. This is the point of testing. Customers only receive batches that have passed all parameters.

Is heavy metal testing the same as fulvic acid testing?

No — they are separate tests measuring different things. Heavy metal testing is a safety screen. Fulvic acid testing is a quality and potency measure. Equil conducts both on every batch. See Why We Test for Fulvic Acid — Not Just Claim It for more on the fulvic acid verification.

Summary

Equil tests every batch of Shilajit for lead, arsenic, mercury, and cadmium — the four primary heavy metal concerns for natural mineral supplements — through an independent NZ laboratory. Results are published openly at equil.co.nz/pages/analysis for every customer to review. Every batch shipped to customers has passed this safety screening. Transparency on heavy metal testing is not optional for a Shilajit brand that takes customer safety seriously — it is the minimum standard of accountability.

Considering Shilajit?

Equil's Shilajit is sourced from the Kumaon Himalayas, independently tested in New Zealand for heavy metals and fulvic acid content, stocked and shipped from Kerikeri by a small NZ family business — with no fillers or additives. Visit our Shilajit product page or read the Complete Guide to Shilajit to learn more.