I've been studying about Fulvic and Humic Acids for the last few days.
Yes, Fulvic acid seems to be the main active ingredient in Shilajit.
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Source: https://europepmc.or...cle/PMC/3296184
Found a chemistry student* (who takes drops of common & extremely cheap Humic & Fulvic Acid Fertilizer and) who's started a small youtube channel with 6k subs based 80% on praising Humic and Fulvic Acids as THE ultimate natural supplements - says it augments the power of most other supplements by a lot and has some pretty incredible powers by itself. (*Here's his channel, but it's in Portuguese: https://www.youtube....dG7aKAVKF2nzYwg) He and other proponents claim these two acids when taken together:
- Prolong lifespan (found a study backing it up - oops. I didn't keep links to the studies I've read.);
- Enhance cognition and memory (same as above);
- Bring balance/control/calmess to overstimulated minds while supposedly being energizing overall;
- Block tau self-aggregation (helps against Alzheimer's - found studies that back this up);
- Stimulates sexuality and testosterone production in men (seems a common claim);
- Serve as pretty well-rounded multivitamin & mineral complexes (specific content can't be listed accurately as they're pretty complex substances varying with the soil used for their extraction);
- Aid with making sleep a lot more restorative from the very 1st use;
- Enhance energy/strength/muscle growth (it's actually quite known to help in the develpoment in both plants & farm animals from studies I've read);
- Are pretty great chelating agents (some 3 studies I've read concluded the same);
- Help with immune function (did find studies backing it up too);
- Tons other stuff.
Oh, also:
- Increases growth rate and feed conversion efficiency (in cattle, 0.055g/kg/day)
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Story from the largest media corporation in Brazil:
FITNESS AND DIET: Miracle Fertilizer: fulvic acid is a substance that energizes everyone to pump iron
The substance that is absolutely "in" as a fitness supplement comes from the earth; know what are the benefits of this novetly that has conquered the American [and English] gym-goers
"The reason for the success is that it increases the oxygen supply to the muscles during physical activity. In other words, people are much more energetic to work out. Another advantage of the substance is that it helps the body to produce less lactic acid, which is responsible for the pain we feel when we exercise a lot.
"In addition to the obvious benefits for those who practice physical activity, the substance has other 1,001 'uses'. It works as a powerful antioxidant, helps the body better absorb vitamins and minerals, eliminates heavy emetal toxins from the body, facilitates the transport of nutrients through cells and strengthens the immune system. For this reason, it has been called a "miracle molecule" by some experts.
"Studies show that we need at least 90 nutrients to stay healthy. “Fulvic acid increases the permeability of cell membranes, making the body metabolize these substances better,” explains nutritionist Roberta Lima, from the Velox academy, in Rio. She still does not prescribe the supplement “for lack of research that guarantees the absence of side effects such as prolonged use ”, but accompanies its boom abroad, where it is sold in liquid form and has a sweet taste. The daily dosage recommended by the manufacturers is small, just three drops."
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7 Benefits of fulvic acid and how to use it: enhance the health of your intestines, skin and brain
Considered the “nutrient enhancer”, [...]
[...] it has become popular for delaying aging, improving digestive health and protecting brain function. [...]
"1. Improves intestinal health and immune function
For hundreds of years, an ancient remedy known as shilajit, which contains approximately 50 to 60 percent fulvic acid, has been used in the traditional Ayurvedic medicine to treat a wide range of health benefits that can be traced to poor digestive and immune health.
2. Helps to stimulate digestion and absorption of nutrients
3. Protects Cognitive Health [quotes from a 2011 study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.]
4. Improves Detoxification
5. Reduces free radical damage and inflammation
6. Improves energy levels and decreases pain
7. Repairs and protects the skin"
"Digestion
Increasing nutrient absorption
Intestinal health
Immunity
Cognitive functioning
Improving energy levels
Protecting us from infections, viruses, yeasts and fungi
Increasing skin health
Slowing aging"
( portalsaude.net/acido-fulvico-7-beneficios-e-como-usar )
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The YouTuber I meantioned says it's not a panacea, but he's helped himself, his family and tons of other people over the years heal from a number of different health conditions only with the two acids (in tandem with Boron) and the results were nothing short of amazing in most cases. I already use Boron and REALLY appreciate it - it's truly helping me against what seems to be a internal fungal infection. As the guy isn't selling the acids/anything and shows himself to be quite knowledgeable on the topic, it got me even more interested in it.
While Shilajit's quite expensive in some parts of the world, clean, rich rural soil is free & abundant in the far countryside (at least I've got access to it).
That's why I've beein checking how to extract it from the soil.
According to the following,
...humic and fulvic acids can be extracted from (a rich, pesticide-free) soil with alkali (and acid).
I've been wondering over the last few minutes if I can make it work with ye ole baking soda and lemon juice/vinegar... It'd make my day.
Edited by Seganfredo, 16 August 2020 - 04:45 AM.
