Fulvic Acid

Fulvic Acid For a long time now, humans have been using decomposed resins of trees and plants growing in specific areas. Thus, a by-product of such a decomposing in the Himalayas, results in the production of Shilajit. In Siberia, they called it a product of mummification of plant extracts and named it Mumie. Both Shilajit and Mumie are extensively used in traditional medicines.

However, the natural production of Shilajit or Mumie is slow and not enough to meet the demand. Researchers recognised that most health benefits of Shilajit are due to fulvic acid (FA), a type of humic acid (acids created by the decomposition of organic materials). Though there are also other types of humic acids, too, but fulvic acid appears to be the most vital of them.¹^,²

Nowadays, it is possible to create this acid on an industrial scale and thus meet the requirements of the supplement industry.

Health Benefits of Fulvic Acid

Below are some of the well-known benefits of Fulvic Acid:

Boosts Immunity

Fulvic Acid may help boost immune function. Therefore, it may help protect from seasonal infections. It may also boost thyroid function and, therefore, metabolism. Fulvic Acid appears to boost non-specific innate immunity, which means it may be equally suitable for fighting bacterial and viral infections.³ One of the studies even found that Fulvic Acid may increase the immune response to more severe infections like HIV.⁴
Brain Health

Brain issues are a significant cause of concern. Most adults, old and young, have some issues. It may be stress, anxiety in young, and depression in older adults. Even worse, many adults are living with more severe conditions like dementia. Studies show that Fulvic Acid may help influence metabolism and modulate brain function. Therefore, it is generally accepted to be good for boosting brain health.⁵
Reduces Chronic Inflammation

Diseases like heart conditions and diabetes are metabolic disorders caused by continuous low-grade inflammation. New studies show that by suppressing this low-grade inflammation, one may lower the risk or progress of these conditions. It appears that Fulvic Acid is especially good for suppressing this low-grade inflammation.⁶
Lowers Bad Cholesterol

It appears that a high level of bad cholesterol is bad for heart health. It raises the risk of various other ailments. Many people do not want to use pharmaceutical medications to lower cholesterol due to their toxicity. It seems that Fulvic Acid may be one of the safer options for lowering cholesterol. Fulvic Acid also appears to enhance insulin sensitivity.⁷
Boosts Testosterone

At present, there are not enough studies using Fulvic Acid. However, studies show that Shilajit, which is high in Fulvic Acid, can boost testosterone and improve male libido. Researchers think that many of these effects are due to energising effect of Shilajit. Its continuous use for about three months may boost libido and testosterone levels.⁸
Improves Gut Health

Some medical experts think that many diseases are caused by gut inflammation and leaky gut syndrome. Early studies show that Fulvic Acid may suppress gut inflammation and therefore may have a broader impact on health.⁶

Side Effects of Fulvic Acid

Fulvic Acid is relatively safe when used in recommended dosages. It rarely causes some minor gastrointestinal disturbances, but no severe side effects are reported. In addition, safety studies in humans show that it does not cause any allergies.²

Properties

Anti-Bacterial³^,⁴
Anti-Inflammatory⁶
Anti-Stress⁵
Antiviral⁴
Anxiety⁵
Brain Function / Neuroprotective⁵
Cholesterol⁷
Concentration⁵
Dementia Prevention⁵
Diabetes / Blood Sugar⁷
Hormonal Balance⁸
Immune Booster³^,⁴
Libido & Sexual Performance⁸
Memory Retention⁵
Physical Endurance⁶^,⁸

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