Humic and Fulvic Acid products are popular for a variety of reasons, including potential immune and brain health benefits.
 
Fulvic acid is considered a humic substance, meaning it’s a naturally occurring compound found in soils, compost, marine sediments, and sewage.
 
Fulvic acid is a product of decomposition and formed through geochemical and biological reactions, such as the breakdown of food in a compost heap. It can be extracted from compost, soil, and other substances to be processed into a supplement.
 
How does it differ from shilajit?
Shilajit, a substance secreted by rocks in certain mountain ranges around the world, including the Himalayas, is particularly high in fulvic acid. Its common names include mineral pitch, mumie, mumijo, and vegetable asphalt.
 
Shilajit is blackish brown and is comprised of 5–20% fulvic acid. It also contains small amounts of minerals and metabolites derived from fungi.
 
Shilajit has been used therapeutically for centuries in traditional healing practices, including Ayurvedic medicine, to treat conditions like diabetes, altitude sickness, asthma, heart ailments, and digestive and nervous disorders.
 
It has also been used to stimulate the immune system and enhance performance.
 
Fulvic acid is believed to be responsible for many of shilajit’s medicinal properties.
 
Both fulvic acid and shilajit can be taken as supplements. While fulvic acid is typically produced in liquid or capsule form and combined with other minerals like magnesium and amino acids, shilajit is usually sold as a capsule or fine powder that can be added to beverages.
 
Fulvic acid may be especially useful for reducing inflammation, which negatively affects immune response and is linked to numerous chronic diseases. Other studies have shown that it may also promote brain health, lower cholesterol, improve muscle strength, relieve altitude sickness, boost cellular function, have anticancer properties, boost testosterone and enhance gut health.
 
Each pre-sealed bag has been tested by a 3rd party lab and comes with a Certificate of Analysis.