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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 WATCH MORE RISKY BUSINESS VIDEOS: The Risks Behind America's Favorite Foods | Risky Business | Insider News https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ou6QQTDNx4s Why Makeshift Oil Refineries in Syria Are A Ticking Time Bomb | Risky Business | Insider News https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsB9OTkepe8&t=0s Why The Most Dangerous Silver Mine In The World Could Collapse | Risky Business https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMgSQSpPafQ&t=0s ------------------------------------------------------ #medicine #RiskyBusiness #InsiderNews What you want to know about news. A section of Business Insider. Visit our homepage for the top stories of the day: https://www.businessinsider.com Insider News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InsiderNews Insider News on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insider Insider News on Twitter: https://twitter.com/insidernews Insider News on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/News_Insider/5185974304 Insider News on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@insidernews Risking Death in the Name of 'Natural Viagra' | Risky Business | Insider News