Osteoporosis is a characteristic disease of the modern age that affects women the most after menopause, and is six times more common in women than in men of a similar age. The most common fractures occur in the vertebrae, wrists, and femoral necks. The following diseases make individuals more prone to osteoporosis: hyperthyroidism, diabetes, cancer, chronic lung disease, nicotine and alcohol consumption. Based on the above, there are few people over 50 who would not care about preventing osteoporosis in order to maintain an excellent quality of life. In Ayurvedic medicine, Shilajit can be used to prevent and treat osteoporosis – as well as many other diseases.