Minerals are necessary to thrive and be healthy, and it is difficult (almost impossible) to get enough of them through our standard diets. One of the main contributing factors being modern farming practices that lead to mineral depletion in our soil. Fulvic acid minerals, also known as fulvic minerals, are a solution of fulvic acid and a variety of plant-derived colloidal minerals, which are recognized as a key factor in health and wellness (1). These minerals are formed when microorganisms in soil break down plant materials over a long period of time. They have been used in healing traditions throughout centuries. For example, ayurvedic medicine uses them in the form of shilajit, which is a substance found in Himalayan mountain rocks, used for its rejuvenating, anti-aging, antioxidant, and inflammation-reducing properties (2).
Fulvic acid minerals increase the transport of nutrients into your cells, giving you energy, stamina, and vibrancy. It is also a polyphenol, which means that it quenches free radicals, which are unstable atoms, that can damage cells, causing illness and pre-mature aging (3). Fulvic acid minerals are the fuel to help our bodies do what they were designed to do, and they do so in a multi-faceted way. They provide energy for the mitochondria (power-generators of the cell), helping the cells to absorb, and after, are able to switch polarity so that they can help the cell remove biowaste, excreting toxins from out of the cell (3). Fulvic acid minerals can be taken in capsules or drops, and also found in some natural food sources such as organic, root vegetables (radishes, carrots, and beetroot) (3).
Some studies that have been conducted show that fulvic acid minerals can help modulate the immune system, influence the oxidation of cells, and improve gastrointestinal function (4). Other conditions that can benefit from fulvic acid minerals supplementation include:
o ADD/ADHD
o Adrenal Insufficiency
o Allergies
o Anxiety
o Arthritis
o Asthma
o Autoimmune disorders
o Brittle Hair and Nails
o Cancer
o Candida
o Cardiovascular disorders
o Chronic pain/ fibromyalgia
o Decreased athletic performance
o Decreased immune health and function
o Depression
o Diabetes
o Digestive issues including IBS, SIBO
o Fatigue
o Heart ailments
o High blood pressure
o Hormonal imbalance
o Infertility
o Insomnia
o Lyme disease
o Nervous disorders
o Osteoporosis
o Pediatric Health
o Pott’s Disease
o Respiratory conditions
o Skin conditions such as inflammation or eczema, psoriasis
o Stress
o Thyroid conditions
o Viral and fungal infections
o Weight issues
Overall, fulvic acid minerals are powerful nutrients which are incredibly useful for anyone struggling with compromised health.
By Dr. Anthony Salzarulo, DC, PT and Rachel E. Kessler
1. https://www.purefulvicminerals.com/liquid-minerals/fulvic-acid-minerals/
2. https://health.clevelandclinic.org/fulvic-acid/
3. https://advancedfunctionalmedicine.com.au/fulvic-acid-benefits/
4. Winkler J, Ghosh S. Therapeutic Potential of Fulvic Acid in Chronic Inflammatory Diseases and Diabetes. J Diabetes Res. 2018 Sep 10;2018:5391014. doi: 10.1155/2018/5391014. PMID: 30276216; PMCID: PMC6151376.