💧 Effects on Water and Plants
Thanks to its unique composition, shungite binds harmful substances, decontaminates water, and supports plant vitality. Scientific studies have already confirmed its benefits in the following areas:
- Purification of contaminated water – crushed shungite effectively removes heavy metals (such as cadmium and chromium) from water [6].
- Increased drought resistance in plants – shungite improves soil moisture retention and enhances plant vitality by activating its natural defence mechanisms [3].
- Improved heat tolerance in plants – supports chlorophyll production and antioxidant enzymes that protect leaves during extreme temperatures [4].
🧬 Health Benefits
Health Benefits of Shungite for Humans and Animals
Shungite demonstrates strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, along with beneficial impact on skin health, protein stability, and the immune system:
- Skin protection – shungite extract reduces inflammation and UV-induced skin ageing [2].
- Antioxidant effect – fullerene C60 molecules help neutralise free radicals [7], [14].
- Support for immunity and digestion – adding shungite to feed improves metabolism, enhances egg quality in hens [12], and milk increases production in cows [13].
- Protein stabilisation – shungite nanoparticles reduce protein aggregation and pathological changes [5], [15].
⚡ Electromagnetic Properties
Shungite naturally contains carbon layers similar to graphene, which conduct electrons and shield against electromagnetic radiation [1].
- Conductivity and paramagnetism – its unique structure enables excellent electrical conductivity and electromagnetic shielding [10].
- Electrochemical applications – powdered shungite is suitable for stable high-performance electrodes [8].
- Graphene extraction – shungite serves as a natural source of graphene layers, without the need for risky chemical processing [11].
