I have been using different brands of shiljit for almost 2 years now. I highly recommend it as a supplement. It is almost impossible to get trace minerals from standard food sources these days, so supplementation is important. Since using shiljit, I no longer have nocturnal muscle cramping (I'm in my 70's) and I sleep so much better. Just an overall, noticeable improvement in general health and well being. You need to be judicious when buying shilajit though, as some brands are very poor quality. This Bargad Pure Himalayan Shilajit Resin is 3rd party tested, which is something I have learned to require to assure I am actually getting pure, strong shilajit. Shilajit has become very popular and so the market is getting flooded with cheap, very questionable, products, so be discriminating. Every morning, first thing, I dissolve a little in a glass of warm water and drink it straight. Doesn't taste bad. Doesn't taste good. Who cares? I don't want it to taste good. Authentic shilajit has a rather strong flavor and you want it to. It is, after all, minerals, not candy. I highly recommend that you try shilajit and I would certainly recommend Bargad brand now.