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General Feedback
Posted by Emre (Istanbul, Turkey) on 08/19/2012
Hi, I'm new to this forum. I live in Istanbul - Turkey and it's very difficult to find fulvic acid or pure Humic acid here. However, we have plenty of Leonardite, which is supposed to contain Humic acid. Has anyone tried this?
In addition, if I use the raw solid form of this substance, how should prepare the liquid form (weight per volume )?
Many thanks in advance for your answer. Emre
Fulvic Acid Side Effects
Posted by Siri (Nyc) on 06/17/2015
I just started on Fulvic Acid. Purchased on Amazon, Optimally Organic brand 350x concentration. Recommended 4-7 drops 3 times a day, 1 drop diluted in 2oz water. Started 1-3 drops 1-2 times a day. The very second day I experienced more energy, and completed 1.5hr walk instead of normal 0.5 hr. I walk inside my apartment and very slow. Next 2-3 days were uneventful. Following night I suddenly started feeling as if I was coming down with flu, aches all over, pain in my guts, chills. Next morning I was feeling run down, but my guts were sort of OK, just lots of trips to the bathroom, it seemed that I was unloading lots of waste, I did not know I had.I eat very healthy and organic, so my elimination was always regular. By evening I had slight fever, but it was my guts that went crazy as if I had food poisoning-crumps, severe diarrhea, nausea. I don't know what to make out of this, but my guess it is xerx reaction.Unless I got food poisoning all of a sudden. No Fulvic acid today, the diarrhea persists, mostly mucus. Take 1 drop of each essential oil 3 times a day, peppermint, ginger, cardamom, carrot seed and oregano. Take internally in water. Have not slept in 3 days. Will post more later as my experience progresses. My health issues - POTS (dysautonomia), sever dizziness, severe insomnia.
Fulvic Acid Tips
Posted by Ginny (Provo, Utah) on 04/18/2012
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For those people who want to know more about Humic Acids. It is a chain of humic, fulvic and ulmic molecules and comes from ancient deposts that are called humates or they are made at the roots of plants. The worldwide research on its benefits for plants, animals and humans is incredible! I have been using it on my plants and myselfs for 4 years now and will continue. Ginny
Where to Buy: Internet
Posted by Pete (Austin, Tx) on 04/12/2012
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I tried kelp4less humic & fulvic acid mix. I mix a liter of pure water to a teaspoon of mix and drink about 20 oz. a day.
My results so far is that I feel like it helps me hydrate when I'm thirsty. It counteracts acidity I noticed too. Also, when you feel run down for no reason, it seems to neutralize the toxins inside of you and makes you feel better. It's supposedly great for counteracting radiation.
Asthma
Posted by Joseph (Davao, Philippines) on 08/24/2011
orange juice has a capacity to expel mucus but when the body system is weak enough to expel so the patient may suffer the healing crisis which the patient believes a negative but in reality it is a positive healing. So Fulvic role is to help the juice get more effective and the body to handle the healing crisis. so the patient in general will get ease.
Where to Buy: USA
Posted by Isabelle (Garden Grove, Ca Usa) on 07/30/2010
Hello everybody! I was researching on humic/fulvic trying to find a way to differentiate between all the product offer on the net. I did find a site selling to organic growers that keep it sale pitch moderate and give good explanations on the different sources and vocabulary of humus (ex: Terminology of Humus-related Materials Humus--product resulting from decay of organic matter. Contains both humic and non-humic material. Humin--the alkali-insoluble fraction of leonardite. (The usage of this term does not correspond exactly with the usage by other workers. ). Humic substances--(plural) the collective name for the acid radicals found in humic matter. Typically separated from humic matter by alkaline extraction. Humic acid--(singular) the acid radical found in humic matter which is soluble in alkali but insoluble in acid, methyl ethyl ketone, and methyl alcohol. Humate--the salts of humic acids, collectively, or the salts of humic acid specifically. (The usage must be determined from the context. )
Fulvic acid--the acid radical found in humic matter which is soluble in alkali, acid, methyl ethyl ketone, and methyl alcohol. Fulvates--the salts of fulvic acid. Leonardite--a soft brown coal-like deposit usually found in conjunction with deposits of lignite. Lignite--a type of soft coal. ) so humic is NOT soluble in acid but fulvic is. That important if we mix it with apple cider vinegar! And if you browse well the site you'll find pics of the different layers of soil in monuments valley and it seem that for legal purpose the same product is name differently in ca and or than the rest of the states. We don't have to buy from them but their site help with the understanding.
The site is bioag if ec allow the mention. If it was not for Ted's remedy I would have used it only for plants but now, I am going to get it for myself and for the pets. I hope this help someone. PEACE!
Where to Buy: USA
Posted by Regina (Arizona) on 07/16/2021
Do you think the poster from 2010 meant Bioag or wow wallace?
Where to Buy: USA
Posted by Tina (Denver, Colorado) on 11/24/2009
Could you please send a private email and let me know where I can buy the granulated humic acid/fulvic acid. I want to be able to make my own mixture as Ted does. I don't want to spend alot of money on the Fulvic Acid products that I've found online. And my local health food store has no idea what I'm talking about when I ask for fulvic acid.
I want to take it as a mineral supplement as my family has no known illnesses. I simply want to get the amount of fulvic acid that one would get if our soil wasn't depleted.
Thank you!
Where to Buy: USA
Posted by Alain (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) on 11/18/2009
I checked the fulvic acid page https://www.earthclinic.com/supplements/fulvic_acid.html
All the product names or web site addresses have been removed from the posts. I understand EC's policy of not advertising products. But humic acid powder is not easy to find like ACV or Vitamin C. It seems to be sold in agriculture as fertilizer. So I think this is a case where the removal of product/web site names is very unfortunate.
IMO I now think that this policy could be relaxed.
Thanks
Alain
Where to Buy: USA
Posted by Cindy (Ch, Wi) on 01/04/2010
i would also like to know of a source to purchase this, i have not had any luck anywhere.thank you.
Where to Buy: USA
Posted by Rena (Mineral Bluff, Georgia, USA) on 01/05/2010
Go to the Fulvic Acid Supplements link here on Earth Clinic, and read what Robert From Independence has to say, he gives you a big clue. Also if you know who Dr. Gabriel Cousens is, he also recommends this product. He sells it on his site, but you can order directly from the company. Peace, Rena.
Where to Buy: USA
Posted by Thomas Seay (Palo Alto, Ca) on 11/10/2010
Could someone please email me the name of a good place to buy Fulvic/Humic acid? Good= Good Quality AND Reasonable Price.
Thanks, Thomas
Where to Buy: USA
Posted by Maria (Comox Valley, British Columbia) on 01/28/2011
Hi Wendy
I was reading up on fulvic acid and found your post. You've mentioned, that you found a raw food family in British Columbia selling it. I was wondering if you could pass the information onto me as I would really like to try out fulvic acid. It sounds so promising.
Where to Buy: USA
Posted by Bess (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) on 01/28/2011
Hi Maria - In case Wendy doesn't see your question, this may be the supplier she uses for fulvic/humic acid (all organic I believe) - Real Raw Food located in Naramata, BC. The Web site is
www.realrawfood.com.
I haven't ordered from them yet but, after reading about Wendy's great results, I've added it to my wish list!
I don't know if it's Wendy's supplier but it sure sounds similar. Cheers, Bess
Where to Buy: USA
Posted by Sheryl (Orlando, Fl) on 03/09/2016
I was just wondering if you still feel the same way about the minerals several years later and if you have had any side effects.
Where to Buy: USA
Posted by Dianna (Citrus Heights, Ca) on 11/02/2009
I've submitted this question previously with no response. I know Ted is busy but I am really hoping for some guidance. I've found a few websites selling it but the ingredients differ so it is confusing for a layperson such as myself to determine which is the best and/or what to look for in a fulvic acid product.
Some sites include:
http://www.fulvic.org/
http://www.vitalearth.net/
http://herbnhenna.com/Shilajit-Anti-Aging-Fulvic-Acid-by-Baithyanath-P215005.aspx
http://www.supremefulvic.com/
http://www.fulvarex.com/
http://www.omicaplus.com/
http://www.healthylivingintl.com/minerals/index.htm
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
General Feedback
Posted by Ted (Bangkok, Thailand) 392 posts
The amount of humic acid in peats are so small you cannot do it. Most humic acids and fulvic acid are extracted from near ancient prehistoric deposits on top of coal. In coal mining they resemble a very low grade for heating purposes only, bituminous coal deposits.
However, humic acid are softer than bituminous coal deposits for which they are extracted with humic acid. You cannot do it from extracting from peats, it takes many tons of peat just to get only a handful of fulvic acid or humic acid. The best way to make money from fulvic acid is to mix them into fertilizer to improve the uptake of minerals by the plant.
It causes fertilizer chemical to be biologically available. To date there is no fertilizer chemicals
using this process, but it works well.
Broad Benefits
Posted by Raymond (Manila) on 01/03/2022
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I firmly believe the original poster is using the supremefulvic brand. The description on how its extracted and source is similar to the faq section of the site.
I am using the same brand as well and it provided "immediate" relief to my reflux and eventually curing it.
It's how I knew mine is just not placebo.
I am continuing using it to see if there are other benefits
Where to Buy: USA
Posted by Earthpharmer (Portland Oregon) on 10/08/2016
I wand to reply to this post just to enlighten folks around the potency and viability factors around fulvic. Our most commonly asked question about pure fulvic acid isolate...Question: Does not say the strength of the product percent of fulvic acid. There are a lot of products online that have very little fulvic acid in them. Does the potency matter? Earth Pharm's Answer: Our fulvic is a pure isolate. As there is no industry standardized testing method it is impossible to compare apples to apples. Suppliers who sell solely on concentration are taking advantage of customers who are unaware of the quantitative issues with fulvic. Many tests have limited refinement steps and favor polluted products. Our source supports the International Humic Substance Society adopted USGS/IHSS classical method . This is not the best extraction method, but the best for isolation and testing because it has the most refinement steps. However, because it produces the lowest fulvic numbers, and has the potential to expose unrefined products, it has yet to be adopted industry wide. It's also important to note that source and manufacturing methods make the most difference when it comes to product quality. If the concentration is high, but has been denatured by the extraction process or polluted with toxic minerals like mercury and lead, then it's of little value to your body. To our knowledge, our product is the only one on the market that provides actual fulvic acid content based on the newly approved test method for fulvic acid developed by the Humic Product Trade Association.The fulvic acid level is tested by the only accredited method which has just been approved this year by the International Humic Substances Society the Humic Product Trade association. Any other method is not valid and can not detect fraudulent products the new IHHS method can by using Hi Tech separation method. The new approved valid method uses a dialysis resin to test the fulvic because this duplicates the action of the kidneys, if it can pass through the kidneys then it will make it into the cell of your body instead of just being excreted in the urine. This is the key to the availability of fulvic acid called molecular weight if it can not pass through the test bed resin it has no biological value for plants or animals. This method prevents fraud and gives the only approved and valid method of testing the value and amount of bioactive fulvic acid. A word from our processing partners: “We really can't concentrate the product more than the current concentration because if it is too concentrated it “clumps” and will not enter the cell as well, you can not see the clumping with the naked eye it is on molecular level.”
With that said, it would be a disservice to our consumers to concentrate the product more as it will start to diminish the viability of the product on a molecular level making it have less open binding receptors. Find our Fulvic and answers to any questions at https://www.superimmune.org
Chronic Skin Condition
Posted by Maria (Naples Italy.) on 07/12/2016
Thank you for sharing your story/ Can you please tell what product exactly you are using? I have ordered the 350×concentrate... So that didn't do anything? Thanks! Maria
Buying Guide to Humic and Fulvic Acid
Posted by Charity (Faithville, Us) on 04/15/2015
General Feedback
Posted by Maria (Italy) on 07/14/2016
I would like to hear where this information that fulvic acid should not be in contact with plastic originate? Have you read it from other vendors site or is there some proof for that claim? I am asking this because have read a controversial statement from
here. I don't know which is correct so would like to know if you have some evidence that plastic is not a good option.
General Feedback
Posted by Lauren (Queens, Ny) on 03/13/2013
Hey EC... I so badly want to try fulvic acid after reading so much good reviews however, I am kinda worried cause why would we want to put stuff that contains bromine, fllouride, cadimum etc in our body when we hear how harmful substances are to humans? Just a thought..someone/anyone any explanation. Like I said I would really love to try this. Thank you guys...
General Feedback
Posted by Loren (Queens) on 03/14/2013
Hi Bill... Thank you for all that information. One question though.. Is humic acid and fulvic acid the same? Thanks a million.
General Feedback
Posted by Loren (Queens) on 03/15/2013
Thanks, Bill!!!
Lucid Dreams
Posted by Michael (Il) on 09/30/2014
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I saw that u had vivid dreams I did too. But there is a reason for that. Many toxins limited our pineal glad our psychic gland. Flouride is put into everything and builds calcium in the pineal glad. When taking fulvic it pulls it out. Im not sure what other symptoms u had. But feeling like u have a cold is expected at first till ur body flushes all the toxins out.
General Feedback
Posted by Bahadir (Turkey) on 01/06/2015
emre
try zetinistasyonu dot com for fulvic acid at turkey
Fulvic Acid Side Effects
Posted by Siri (Nyc) on 06/20/2015
Today was the first day my digestive symptoms subsided, so I took one drop midday. The dizziness kept me in bed all day yesterday and is not going away today. Took meclizine twice. The night before I had another episode of vertigo, terrifying, but not as violent as 3 months ago. I am taking Fulvic Acid to see if it will have any effect on my dysautonomia, dizziness, vertigo and insomnia. I have tried everything else under the sun and that includes mind body therapies of all kinds.
Fulvic Acid Side Effects
Posted by Siri (Nyc) on 06/26/2015
6/26 update. I gradually increased FA to 2 drops x 3 times a day and this morning took 3 drops. Had no issues until today.
I have fever again, 100.4, severe low back pain and what it feels like cyctitis. My urine is clear though, just burning sensation when pee and the low back pain is really bad. Have chills all over. Bode aches. Never had cystitis before.
Applied essential oils to my back, heat pad and took "no-spa" , drotaverine is another name. It is very safe for spasms, it is given to pregnant women in Eastern Europe. Not sold in the USA, but you may find it in the Easter European shops (in the US).
I want to mention that in the last 5-7 years I had fever only once when I got flu/cold. And it was the first time I had flu/cold in 5-7 years. So getting fever twice in the same month after I started on FA might have something to do with FA effect on my body. Good or bad, will see.
Fulvic Acid Tips
Posted by Al (San Francisco, California) on 11/26/2011
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I found out about humic and fulvic acid around 2006. They helped me so much, I read quite a bit, and met some of the scientists in the field. Humic acid CAN BE an antiviral, if properly processed. Some companies sell junk. Be careful. You can get bad humic acid. Fulvic acid CANNOT be antiviral (the molecule is reportedly too small). But it provides unquestionable benefits. People used to get a lot of humic and fulvic acids from food, water, and contact with soil, but now soil our food grows in is often dead (chemically fertilized to force food out of it) and has to be removed from chlorinated water.
VERY IMPORTANT: DO NOT MIX HUMIC OR FULVIC ACID WITH TAP WATER OR ANYTHING THAT IS OR HAS BEEN CHLORINATED. Humic and fulvic acids are naturally present in soild, water, and air. But they are REMOVED from municipal water. I think this is to prevent the formation of hexane.
Where to Buy Info
Posted by Sarah (London, Uk) on 08/13/2011
After going round in circles like everyone else on this forum, reading loads of dodgy fulvic acid sellers' claims, I've finally decided on a way forward.
Crucially he recommends two competing brands, which are much cheaper than some of the other websites mentioned and also come from established healthcare companies with a notable absence of hysterical marketing: I find this very reassuring. Just tried a bit of Brand A - broke open the capsule and took the powder in water - and feel uplifted but not frenetic. Early days: I will give it a month or so and report back.
Where to Buy Info
Posted by Rob (Manhattan, Ny) on 08/21/2011
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I've tried both the expensive liquid (Wairora) and powder (Zeoforce)..
It is hard to measure their effect but both seemed to help with brain fog, clarity... I experienced a slight cramping with the powder and both would give a slight headache from dehydration... important to drink lots of water taking it..
I won't buy the Wairora brand anymore because it is multi-level marketed which explains some of the aggressive selling tactics on the web... The Zeoforce is probably a better deal... It does seem to help when my system feels off or acidic... However I don't take it too often as I am waiting for more science to back it up... proceed with caution is probably the best advice on this...
Where to Buy: Internet
Posted by Dmitriy (Toronto, Ontario Canada) on 08/09/2011
if anyone interested in humic acid in bulk form you can go to kelp4less.com I just bought it from them but never used it yet.
Where to Buy: Internet
Posted by Linda (San Francisco, Ca, Usa) on 02/17/2012
Hi Dmitriy, I got mine from the same place. Have you used it yet? I'm still formulating, but will post when I do.
Linda
Where to Buy: Internet
Posted by Linda (San Francisco, Ca, Usa) on 06/11/2012
Hi Peter from Austin :-), I am writing to thank you so much for posting this; I have actually posted this very question just now, before I found this. Now, thanks to you, I am able to extrapolate from your post what I should do, and I feel that I have enough information to proceed.
BTW my Fulvic/Humic came from the same place ( :-) great people :-) ), except that it sounds like you might have got it as a mix, whereas I got the powdered Fulvic and granulated Humic acids separately.
Once I get my stuff blended and tried out and have an experiential opinion on it, I will post back here; I do not know how long that will take though. I do want to put some safeguards into my blend which will not impair the Humic/Fulvic activity, yet will be precautions for sanitizing things in case it is necessary because of processing, etc...
Thanks again for posting Peter :-). I would be interested in hearing your further thoughts on this BTW, if you have any further experiences to add to it by now...
Stay well, Linda
Where to Buy: Internet
Posted by Sadie (Gwent) on 02/16/2013
Hi both, I am trying to locate some fulvic/humic and this company does ship to the uk. I was wondering how you both got on with your purchases from them. regards
Where to Buy: USA
Posted by Mike (Baltimore, Maryland, Usa) on 02/21/2011
I don't know the rule here but love reading on this site and I've tried several cures so far, including oil pulling.
I discovered fulvic acid a couple years ago and buy mine (I won't name the product) from morningstar minerals in new mexico, usa. There is supposedly a big deposit in new mexico.
I love to grow my own organic vegatables and they sold me a huge bag, maybe 25lbs for like $12. Hec, it costs more than twice that cost to ship it across country to maryland where I live. I sprinkle the humic acid pieces.... Which look like big, poor ground chunks of coffee beans..... In my garden every winter. I "very litely" sprinkle it around my lettuces, beets, tomato plants, etc..... So it dissolves in the soil and the roots of the plant uptake it..... And I eat it and the veggies should have a higher mineral content.
The fulvic acid supplement is supposed to give energy and be an amazing electrolyte. It also has amino acids in it. I don't take it daily but occasionally I add some to distilled water.
I'm more interested in getting higher mineral content to my veggies.
I'm hooked on making green smoothies and every day I bottle up chopped up organic beet roots and leaves, kale, spinach, brocolli, carrots, swiss chard..... Apples, pineapples, peach, orange, kiwi, banana and more. I vary the recipe but its NOT juiced where the pulp is removed. I am full and don't eat as much and booming with energy.
I think the fulvic minerals add to the energy.
Do a web search on fulvic deposits in new mexico, usa and you should find out more about it. I am only ending my first full year of using it as a soil additive to my garden. In theory, its going to help recondition the soil and make my veggies way more vitamin and mineral rich.
Where to Buy: Australia
Posted by Cally (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia) on 03/06/2010
My search for fulvic acid was endless. It was very difficult to find which fulvic acid was the best. Could you please tell me where I cay buy a high quality fulvic acid. I would prefer it to be in Australia but in the end if the quality is good I am willing to buy it elsewhere as well. Thanks a lot.
General Feedback
Posted by M (Mukilteo, Wa) on 02/23/2010
Humic acid and fulvic acid are substances that Ted values highly.
My question is of what ingredients are they composed and how sanitary is the production? I have never heard of them before and like to know these things. Thank you
General Feedback
Posted by Robert (Martinez, Ca) on 04/23/2010
Regarding fulvic/humic acids: the general subject of mineral deficiencies are discussed by Dr. Joel Wallach in his book Rare Earths, Forbidden Cures.This was printed many years ago prior to the 'invasion' of colloidal mineral products in the marketplace.Basically the author states that the world has become very depleted of minerals due to many reasons from erosion to poor farming practice.The U.S. for example is approx 85% deficient! Austrailia is approx 57%, etc. I don't know how these studies were tested. The point being that we are severely lacking in bio-available minerals. I have known some that drink clay, or granite dust water,(Hunzas & others),etc. Rudolf Steiner in the early century used granite dust as a soil amendment with amazing results.Another great book titled 'Secrets of the Soil' avail used on Amazon is a good read & I think the author is Christopher Bird. Someone mentioned salt as a cheap alternative & it is important to mention that real salt is air/sun dried & without chemical additives or heavy processing. Grinding of the salt causes nickel to be present in the end product if the mfgr uses such composite metals for grinding.Most 'popular' sea salts are not necessarily quality. Search the net for info & sources. Dr. David Brownstein has written a great book on salt & it is avail used on Amazon.He has researched the topic for many years & recommends in his practice. I am not connected with any of the sources mentioned. The only one mentioned who has a mineral product is Dr. Joel Wallach & this is many years after the book was written due to people asking for sources.The person on EC who recommended wu jin san is most likely selling or associated with it as it has a sales tone & the person is from the same source area in Ore. My chinese sister-in-law is a OMD and never heard of it,not that she has heard of everything. The label states "fulvic acid in PURE rainwater from the sea".Rainwater "from the sea" sounds odd to me as I cannot imagine how the rain & sea waters are differentiated.Suffice to say there are many claims in the mineral marketplace, so buyer beware.Most of the colloidal sources in the U.S. are in Utah & share the same mining area with private labeling. I used to sell colloidals many years ago & the markup is great.One quart costs about $5-$6.00, wholesales for $12.00 & retails for up to $40.00! Grossly speaking your are getting mined decomposed vegetation that is placed in an acid bath & sold. Of course there are other steps in the process, but this is simplified.We can't eat dirt because we are not plants, so we eat the plants.Make sense? I don't know how we can absorb minerals from clay unless it is taken with an acid, but clay is primarily taken for detox because like charcoal it is highly absorbant of toxins & non-toxins such as minerals, flora, etc. which need to be replenished. If one wants a good cheap magnesium supplement, soak the feet or body in epsom salts. Magnesium is best absorbed through the skin.A Dr. Sircus has plenty of free info on the subject of transdermal magnesium application. Thank you EC for this forum. Hugs!
Where to Buy: USA
Posted by Donna (Midland, Tx) on 01/21/2010
Someone please email me @
[email protected] the best fulvic acid product to use. The search is endless!
Where to Buy: USA
Posted by Anna (Austin, Texas) on 01/03/2010 12 posts
I am interested in knowing what the best humic fulvic acid is. I have found some with just humic and just fulvic and some with both. Ted mentioned a powder form but all I can find is for animal use and fertilizer and you have to buy a ton of that at a time. Please send any info to Anna at
[email protected]
Where to Buy: USA
Posted by Ruselrones (New York, NY) on 06/19/2010
As per my knowledge Organically grown foods must have a humic soil base composed of degraded organic compounds and soil. Farmers who grow crops with chemical fertilizers and pesticides destroy the humus beds and microorganisms of the soil. A century ago, our farm lands boasted a foot of humic and Fulvic soil whereas today it is less than four inches. The amount of organically viable land fertile enough to produce nutritious and healthy foods diminishes each year as does the health of those eating the nutritionally deficient plants.
Where to Buy: USA
Posted by Louise (Temecula, Ca) on 11/03/2009
question... I too would like some info on which product to purchase here in the US. There are so many different companies, each with different ingredients, all claiming to be the one to get.
Where to Buy: USA
Posted by Jeff (Orland, Ca.) on 03/08/2011
Hi just wanted to share an amazing product it is called mineral force and contains up to 40% fulvic acid. It is distributed buy a company called nurtrilink in northern california.. This product contains 25 subtle energy patterns( sub atominc) and Zeolites.. I have to to say it it flipping amazing and has changed my life...
Where to Buy: USA
Posted by Bill (San Fernando, Philippines) on 05/02/2012
Hi Betty... Humic acid, Fulvic acid and Humin are the natural constituents of the natural substance. Fulvic acid is derived from Humic acid in a man made separation process. So humic acid is the better, more natural form because it contains more active ingredients. Humic acid is exactly the same as humus fertilizer, except that it is found embedded as a layer in rock formations that are 75 million years old. The unique complex crystalline nature of humic acid, formed by natural enzyme action and thermodynamic influences, makes it the smallest molecule yet most complex natural organic elment which still has most researchers stumped as to its action on humans. Further differences between humic acid, fulvic acid and humin are:
Humic acids - the fraction of humic substances that is not soluble in water under acidic conditions (pH < 2) but is soluble at higher pH values. They can be extracted from soil by various reagents and which is insoluble in dilute acid. Humic acids are the major extractable component of soil humic substances. They are dark brown to black in color.
Fulvic acids - the fraction of humic substances that is soluble in water under all pH conditions. They remains in solution after removal of humic acid by acidification. Fulvic acids are light yellow to yellow-brown in color.
Humin - the fraction of humic substances that is not soluble in water at any pH value and in alkali. Humins are black in color.
For more information on Humic acid's benefits -- see this link:
http://www.humichealth.info/effects.html
Where to Buy: USA
Posted by Esben (Walkerton, Ontario) on 03/28/2018
From what I understand, fulvic acid should have no minerals in it.
Where to Buy: USA
Posted by Debra (NSW) on 01/10/2022 62 posts
Hi SOCS,
I am taking BOO too, it's an amazing product and I absolutely love it. Unfortunately now the company has closed down. I still have some left but looking for a new source of Humic and Fulvic acid. I love the black gold. How did you go with BOO?
Broad Benefits
Posted by Rena (Mineral Bluff, Georgia, Usa) on 12/15/2009
Hi George450 from Cerritos, Ca.
I am currently taking fulvic acid. Like you, I had no guidance in which one is the best to take. I am only on week 2, way to soon to report anything. I am planning on reporting after 3 months use.
My health complaint at this time is bursitis in my left shoulder, which runs all the way down past my left elbow. For some reason I have very weak tendons. About 7 years ago, I had tennis elbow in my right arm, and it took about 5 years for it to completely recover. I am trying to speed up the progress using fulvic acid, because like most health issues I know it is due to some kind of deficiency.
I am a long time Earth Clinic reader, a big fan of this site. I will report my results, good or bad, but only in due time, unless of course the ailment recovers before hand. Peace, Rena.
Broad Benefits
Posted by Regina (Arizona) on 07/26/2021
Would you please tell me the brand you used? I'm at my witts end looking. Ty💛
Broad Benefits
Posted by Sharon (Utah) on 10/26/2022
Hi Regina, I use Optimally Organic Fulvic Acid. I have had no problems with it and actually think it is helping me. It turns the distilled water golden color. I use 1-3 drops 2 X day in a qt. mason jar of water.
Hope that is helpful.
Sharon
Chronic Skin Condition
Posted by Rsw (Oh) on 06/18/2016
Hi Paul,
Could you post the name of the supplement you took with the fuvic acid? I see a couple with the word "miracle" in the description and would like to try what you used without wasting time and money to locate it.
Ben,
If regular pasteurized milk is used to make milk kefir (as advised), do you think the bacteria formed in the kefir will kill the bad bacteria in the milk that comes from most cows, as you have posted, or should I use ultra pasteurized instead? Or is milk kefir even safe to drink?
Thank you.
Chronic Skin Condition
Posted by Paul (Usa) on 08/07/2016
Hi, Maria! If you will contact me at the email address above, I will tell you which fulvic acids product was the only one that produced the desired results I was seeking. As far as the 350X concentrate brand that you referred to, it didn't do anything for me. Thanks!
Chronic Skin Condition
Posted by Sandy A. (Usa) on 09/17/2017
Could you tell me the best Fulvic Acids to use, and where to get it. Thanks, Sandy
Chronic Skin Condition
Posted by Regina (Arizona) on 07/16/2021
Pretty please email me the name of the fulvic humic acid you used that outperformed optimally organic. Ty💛infinite blessings
~Regina
Where to Buy: Ontario
Posted by Rosemary (Kitchener) on 01/24/2016
Agri-Growth International Inc.
Web site
This site sells SupremeFulvic from the US company Supremfulvic.com
18024 107 Ave, Edmonton, Alberta (780) 484-0102
Where to Buy: USA
Posted by Ed (Portland, Oregon) on 10/12/2016
Hi, The best resource I have found in the United States for really high quality Fulvic Acid is at www.earthpharmlabs.com
They have a free fulvic acid book download as well as other useful info. I've tried just about all of the different brands and this one is different. They process it to the Chinese standards of fulvic acid. In Chinese medicine they are very strict about standards for fulvic. The product must contain no minerals of any kind to be classified as true fulvic acid. There are many other criteria but that is the main one that I was interested in.
General Feedback
Posted by Ann (Brevard, N.c.) on 03/20/2013
I would like to know how important it is for the fulvic acid to be a glass container. I purchased from a U.S. Company, but it came in a heavy plastic bottle. Also, what is the usual amount to take in 8 oz. of non-chlorinated water? (I always start with a small doses to avoid any allergic reaction). Please email me with this info asap: rustic23 (at) hotmail [dot] com. Thanks sooo much!
General Feedback
Posted by Kurt (El Monte) on 04/12/2016
Can fulvic acids be mixed with lemon juice?
Lucid Dreams
Posted by Heather (Queensland Australia) on 07/13/2016
I was interested to read of others new to fulvic acid having vivid dreams. The first night the nightmares were horrific, but have been getting calmer. I find this interesting. I am only up to 3 drops daily.
Also concerned that even after filtering my tap water may contain some chloride. Will maybe invest in a water tank.
Fulvic Acid Side Effects
Posted by Carol (New Jersey) on 02/28/2016
How come there are no answers to these questions. I would like to know about optimally organics also. I am taking it.
