All Himalaya products are 100% safe for consumption. We say this with confidence because each and every Himalaya product undergoes extensive clinical studies to prove efficacy and safety. Often, the studies can take up to 10 years. These hospital studies are conducted and the results published in leading Indian and international journals including European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, Alternative Medicine, Asian Medical Journal, Phytotherapy Research, Phytomedicine, The Antiseptic and The Indian Practitioner. In total, Himalaya has over 1,000 published clinical trials on its products. We have also conducted multiple toxicity and stability studies on all our products. Consequently, several Himalaya products have been on the market for over 50 years and no side effects have been reported to date.

Safety, efficacy and quality are at the core of what we do and is why we are a ‘seed-to-shelf’ company – our herbal ingredients are grown on 700 acres of organic farmland. Our products are manufactured in our own facilities and then tested by an independent Quality Assurance Department. All of our finished products are tested for items such as metals.

Regarding the metal content in Himalaya products, since our products are herbal/natural, it is impossible to have metals at zero-levels because plants and soil do contain some amount of metals. Further, the FAO/WHO JEFCA limit establishes 250 mcg/day of lead as the acceptable level of lead to be consumed by a 154 pound person. The American National Standards Institute limit of 20 mcg/day is a voluntary standard for dietary supplements. We assure you and can scientifically validate that the metal content of Himalaya products is well under The American National Standards Institute limit of 20 mcg/day.

Lastly, Himalaya does not market ‘rasa shastra’ products in North America. Rasa shastra products are those that combine herbs with metals and gems.