Valtum ingredients: what is in a gummy and what the research says
Before taking a supplement you should know what is in it and what can honestly be said about it. Valtum brings together Shilajit, Ashwagandha KSM-66®, zinc and vitamins B6 and B12 in a gummy, with plant-based pectin as the gelling agent. Below, each component is explained simply, separating what is officially recognised from what is merely being studied. The exact amounts are the ones printed on the pack you receive, so always check them there.
Vitamin B6 and vitamin B12: the recognised fatigue claims
In the EU, health claims must be authorised by the European Commission after EFSA assessment. For two of Valtum’s components there is an official wording that may be used:
Vitamin B6 contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
Vitamin B12 contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
These claims can be used when a product provides a significant amount of the nutrient (normally at least 15% of the reference value per serving). B6 and B12 are also recognised as contributing to normal energy-yielding metabolism. It does not mean a supplement removes tiredness. It means these nutrients take part in normal processes in the body, and that a shortfall can add to fatigue.
Zinc
Zinc is an essential mineral. Authorised claims include that it contributes to the normal function of the immune system and to normal macronutrient metabolism. Too much zinc over a long period is not a good idea, so do not stack it from several products.
Shilajit
Shilajit is a tar-like substance that seeps out of rock in high mountain areas such as the Himalayas. It has been used in Ayurvedic tradition for centuries. In modern products it usually appears as a purified extract; the Valtum product description refers to a concentrated 10:1 extract. It contains fulvic acids and other organic and mineral compounds.
What can be said: there is no authorised health claim for Shilajit in the EU. There are human studies, but they tend to be small and short, and for now they are not enough to attribute a specific effect to it. Anyone promising results for hormones, muscle mass or performance is going beyond the evidence.
The real issue is purity: raw Shilajit can contain heavy metals, microbes or mycotoxins, so purification and batch testing matter. We cover this in our side effects and precautions guide.
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Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a plant from traditional Indian medicine whose root is used in supplements. KSM-66® is the trade name of a standardised root extract that appears in many studies. Research looks at several aspects of wellbeing; results are mixed, samples are often small and several studies are funded by manufacturers. There is no authorised health claim for ashwagandha, which is why you will not find promises about stress, sleep or anything else on this site.
There are specific cautions: pregnancy and breastfeeding, thyroid conditions, sedatives and immunosuppressants, and rare but documented reports of liver injury. See side effects for the detail.
Plant-based pectin and the gummy format
According to the product description, the gummy uses plant-based pectin as the gelling agent and is formulated without allergens. If you follow a particular diet, still read the full ingredients list on the pack. Taking too much can have a laxative effect, which is why the daily dose should not be exceeded.
Why put these together?
From a communication point of view, the combination pairs nutrients with an official claim (B6, B12) with traditional extracts that are still under study (Shilajit, Ashwagandha). In practice it is important not to blur the two levels: the official claim about reducing tiredness and fatigue applies to vitamin B6 and vitamin B12.
How to read the label
When the pack arrives, look at three things. First, the nutrition table per serving: each ingredient should have an amount, and vitamins and zinc a percentage of the reference value. Second, the ingredients list in descending order of weight, where you will also see the other components of the gummy. Third, the warnings: maximum daily dose, who should avoid it, storage. If something is missing or hard to read, tell customer support before you start. Remember, too, that “natural” does not mean “safe” and “standardised extract” does not mean “effective”.
Summary table
| Component | Authorised EU claim | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin B6 | Contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue | Amount on the label |
| Vitamin B12 | Contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue | Amount on the label |
| Zinc | Contributes to the normal function of the immune system | Do not exceed the daily dose |
| Shilajit (10:1 extract) | None | Check purity and batch testing |
| Ashwagandha KSM-66® | None | Specific cautions, see side effects |
To see how and when to take it, go to how to take Valtum.