Fulvic acid
Alternate names: Acide Fulvique, Ácido Fúlvico, Fulvosäure
Actions: Anti-allergy, Antidementia, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antineoplastic, Antioxidant and oxidant, Antiprion, Antiviral, Hematological, Immune, Thyroid
Background
Fulvic acid is a group of chemicals that forms when plants and animals break down. It's found in humus (organic matter) of soil, peat, streams, and lakes.
Fulvic acid might block reactions in the body that cause allergy symptoms. It might also reduce swelling and prevent or slow the growth of cancer.
People use fulvic acid for hay fever, Alzheimer disease, eczema, cancer, fatigue, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Fulvic acid might block reactions in the body that cause allergy symptoms. It might also reduce swelling and prevent or slow the growth of cancer.
People use fulvic acid for hay fever, Alzheimer disease, eczema, cancer, fatigue, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: Fulvic acid is possibly safe when used for up to 7 days. It seems to be well-tolerated. Side effects might include diarrhea, headache, and sore throat.
When applied to the skin: Fulvic acid is possibly safe when used for up to 4 weeks.
Autoimmune diseases: Fulvic acid might increase the activity of the immune system. This might worsen some autoimmune diseases, such as multiple sclerosis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Kashin-Beck Disease: Fulvic acid in drinking water might increase the risk of developing Kashin-Beck bone disease. It is thought that the risk is greatest in regions where people do not receive enough selenium in their diet.
When applied to the skin: Fulvic acid is possibly safe when used for up to 4 weeks.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if fulvic acid is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Autoimmune diseases: Fulvic acid might increase the activity of the immune system. This might worsen some autoimmune diseases, such as multiple sclerosis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Kashin-Beck Disease: Fulvic acid in drinking water might increase the risk of developing Kashin-Beck bone disease. It is thought that the risk is greatest in regions where people do not receive enough selenium in their diet.
Effectiveness
Effective Effectiveness definitions
There is interest in using fulvic acid for a number of purposes, but there isn't enough reliable information to say whether it might be helpful.
Dosing & administration
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of fulvic acid might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
Medications that decrease the immune system (Immunosuppressants)
Interaction Rating=Moderate Be cautious with this combination.
Fulvic acid can increase the activity of the immune system. Some medications, such as those used after a transplant, decrease the activity of the immune system. Taking fulvic acid along with these medications might decrease the effects of these medications.
Medications that slow blood clotting (Anticoagulant / Antiplatelet drugs)
Interaction Rating=Moderate Be cautious with this combination.
Fulvic acid might slow blood clotting. Taking fulvic acid along with medications that also slow blood clotting might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.
Thyroid hormone
Interaction Rating=Moderate Be cautious with this combination.
Fulvic acid affects thyroid hormone levels. Taking fulvic acid with thyroid hormone might interfere with therapy to make thyroid function normal.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
Products
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Per 5 g (Chocolate Malt):
- Polyphenolic fulvic minerals 50 mg
- Hordeum vulgare (Barley)
- Green banana starch 250 mg
- Arthrospira platensis (Spirulina)
- Quercetin 200 mg
- Brassica oleracea var. italica (Broccoli)
- Apple pectin 50 mg
- Larix occidentalis (arabinogalactan) (Larch) 250 mg
- Bacillus coagulans 25 mg
- Punica granatum
- Macrocystis pyrifera (Ocean kelp)
- Brassica oleracea var. acephala (leaf & sprout) powder (Kale)
- Spinacia oleracea (Spinach)
- Daucus carota powder (Carrot)
- Brassica oleracea var. viridis
- Palmaria palmata (Dulse)
- Apium graveolens (seed) powder
- Petroselinum crispum
- Citrus bioflavonoids extract 150 mg
- Myrciaria dubia (fruit) powder (Camu Camu)
- Malpighia glabra
- Blueberry flavour
- Zingiber officinale
- Kakadu plum powder
- Theobroma cacao (Cocoa powder)
- Natural flavours
- Pink Himalayan crystal salt
- Ananas comosus (Bromelain) 150 mg
- Origanum vulgare oil
- Thymus vulgaris oil
- Syzygium aromaticum oil
- Mentha x piperita oil
- N-acetyl glucosamine (NAG) 125 mg
- Stevia rebaubiana
- Zinc citrate 7.5 mg
- Chlorella vulgaris powder
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Per 12 g (Juicy Peach):
- Polyphenolic fulvic minerals 10 mg
- L-leucine 2 g
- L-valine 1 g
- L-isoleucine 1 g
- Total Amino blend Amino9™ 2 g
- L-histidine
- L-isoleucine
- L-leucine
- L-lysine
- L-methionine
- L-phenylalanine
- L-threonine
- L-valine
- L-tryptophan
- L-glutamine 1 g
- Sodium chloride (Salt)
- Potassium chloride
- Calcium citrate
- Magnesium sulphate
- Ananas comosus (Bromelain) 25 mg
- Natural flavours
- Citric acid monohydrate
- Stevia rebaubiana
- Tart cherry extract 250 mg
- Curcuma longa 50 mg
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Per 4 g (Grape):
- Polyphenolic fulvic minerals 10 mg
- Camellia sinensis 200 mg
- Coffea canephora 150 mg
- Theobroma cacao 50 mg
- Gamma-Butyrobetaine (GBB) 50 mg
- Acetyl L-carnitine (Acetyl-L-carnitine) 1 g
- Carnitine tartrate 500 mg
- L-tyrosine 500 mg
- Citrus aurantium 60 mg
- Aframomum melegueta 25 mg
- Chromium picolinate 200 µg
- Natural flavours
- Malic acid
- Stevia rebaubiana
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Per 4 g (Lemon Twist):
- Polyphenolic fulvic minerals 5 mg
- Calcium beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate monohydrate 750 mg
- Eleutherococcus senticosus 500 mg
- Camellia sinensis 100 mg
- Theacrine 75 mg
- Caffeine 125 mg
- Beta alanine 1 g
- Creatine hydrochloride 500 mg
- Taurine 250 mg
- Betaine hydrochloride 250 mg
- Natural flavours
- Malic acid
- Silicon dioxide
- Stevia rebaubiana
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