Have you ever heard of shilajit? The resin-like substance is booming in popularity across the west…but getting it is no easy task. We went to the Himalayas to meet the men who risk their lives harvesting this "miracle product."

0:00 - Intro
1:07 - Trekking To The Mountains
2:32 - A Daunting Climb
4:14 - Camping Overnight
4:38 - History of Shilajit
4:58 - Cooking Shilajit
5:45 - Health Benefits of Shilajit
6:42 - Spotting the Fakes
7:35 - A Booming Industry
8:27 - Fearing for a Family
9:15 - Continuing a Legacy
9:51 - Credits

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