Shilajit, Tongkat Ali, Sea Moss and PQQ: Inside Prime+
Prime+ combines some of the most searched ingredients of recent years. Here is what each one actually is.
Prime+ brings together ingredients that have become popular searches in their own right, including shilajit, tongkat ali and sea moss. Here is a plain-English guide to each name on the label.
The ingredients
- Shilajit — a sticky, tar-like resin that seeps from rocks in mountain ranges such as the Himalayas, formed over long periods from decomposed plant material.
- Tongkat ali — the root of Eurycoma longifolia, a shrub native to South-East Asia, also called longjack.
- Sea moss — a red seaweed, usually Irish moss (Chondrus crispus) or related species.
- Ashwagandha — Withania somnifera. See our ashwagandha guide.
- Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) — a compound the body makes naturally, found in every cell.
- PQQ — pyrroloquinoline quinone, a compound found in small amounts in foods such as kiwifruit and parsley.
- Boron — a trace mineral found in fruit, vegetables and nuts.
- Magnesium and zinc — essential minerals.
- Black pepper extract — see our piperine guide.
Label at a glance
- Serving size: 3 capsules
- Servings per bottle: 30
- Directions: adults take 3 capsules daily with water, preferably with a meal, or as directed by a healthcare professional
Check for overlap
Prime+ contains ashwagandha, magnesium and zinc, which also appear in some of our single-ingredient products and in Alpha+ (which also contains tongkat ali). Add up shared ingredients across your labels.
Before you start
If you take medication, have a medical condition, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, check with your healthcare professional before use.
See the full label
The complete supplement panel, directions and warnings are on the product page: Elevate Nutra Prime+ Shilajit, Tongkat Ali & Sea Moss Formula.
Questions about a product or its label? Email us at info@elevatenutra.com.au.
Always read the label and follow the directions for use. Supplements should not replace a balanced diet. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional. This article is general information only and is not medical advice.
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