Faq Category: Human

Micronutrients exist within plant cells in the form of organic chelates. Chelation occurs when certain large molecules (usually those containing carbon) form multiple bonds with the micro mineral. The larger, organic molecule binds the micronutrient to itself in such a way that it protects the micronutrient from reactions with other ions in solution. Figure 1 shows the structure and function of fulvic acid. As an example of chelation with minerals, humic and fulvic acids complex through adjacent functional groups on their benzene-ring structure (Cheam, 1973). In another example, such as with copper the two bonds formed between copper’s positive charges and the negatively charged carboxyl groups protect the copper from interactions with most inorganic humic and fulvic acids possess several functional groups capable of complexing micronutrients. The most important of these functional groups is the carboxylic acid (COOH) and hydroxyl groups (Boyd et. al., 1981). When these functional groups occupy adjacent positions on the benzene ring backbone of humic and fulvic acids, chelation can occur

YES! Unless your doctor specifically prohibits you from taking it. Fulvic and Humic are also known for their abilities to support the body in detoxification, removal of heavy metals, and reducing harmful side-effects of radiation treatment. If you are on chemotherapy or receiving radiation treatments remember to consult with your doctor before taking Fulvic. Keep in mind that many doctors have no knowledge at all about fulvic or humic. You may want to print the Fulvic Acid Report and some of the other educational documents that we have available on this Web site and present them to your doctor to read. Your doctor may very well be grateful that you did. (We have several [happy] customers that are doctors that had not heard about fulvic and humic minerals and when they read the reports about fulvic and humic minerals they began taking Fulvic & Humic themselves as well as providing it to their patients with good results.

One of the benefits of Fulvic is it helps the body to detoxify.

Some people may experience mild detoxification when they begin taking the product. Signs of detoxification may include: mild diarrhoea, mild joint aches, flu-like symptoms, phlegm, etc. The detox reaction is typically only short-term (a day or so up to a few weeks).  The detox reaction is a normal, and even healthy reaction that may indicate healing. The most common problem with detox is that people sometimes stop taking the supplement and thus discontinue taking the very substance that is most likely helping the body recover. Although the experience may not be pleasurable, the detox symptoms are generally an indication that healing is taking place.

If you experience any detox symptoms you may simply reduce the dosage, then, as your body becomes stronger and you start feeling better you can move towards the recommended dosages.

Research shows that organic plant-derived trace minerals will actually replace the heavy metals deposited in the body.  The heavy metals are then flushed from the body.

 

There is a huge difference between an organic and an inorganic mineral.  Once a plant source utilizes minerals from the ground, they are digested, making them ionic or electrical by nature.  This make it easier for the body to assimilate and use the minerals at a cellular level.  Subsequently, they are not stored or deposited somewhere else in the body.  Trace minerals in their inorganic form are not easy for the body to use.  They are stored in the tissues and eventually large amounts build up and become extremely toxic.

 

In the late 1980’s an interesting experiment was conducted by Gary Price Todd, MD, author of the book Nutrition, Health and Disease.  The study involved individuals with heavy metal poisoning, specifically lead, mercury, cadmium and aluminium.  Patients were placed on a program of full spectrum bio-available organic, micro trace minerals.

 

After 16 months the study demonstrated reduced levels of toxic metals in the patients.  The concluded that organic, ionic minerals naturally chelate or remove the inorganic minerals from the body.  Furthermore, ionic minerals cannot be stored in the body for longer than a few hours, there are much like the water-soluble vitamins; therefore, they cannot build up to toxic levels in the soft tissues.   (Todd, Gary P. Unpublished Observations, The Institute of Nutritional Science Journal, June 1996, 1:1)

 

Another study on trace minerals and detoxification was conducted by Dr. Michael Zimmerman, Chief of Staff of the Specialized Clinic for Chronic Illnesses and Therapy Resistant Patients and Biophysicist, Dr Fritz Albert Popp in Uberlingen, Germany. They concluded that trace minerals were not toxic, but rather assisted the cells’ vital functions and enhanced detoxification as well as accelerated the healing process of chronic illness. (Popp, Fritz Albert. Bio-electronic Response of Cellular Stimulation).

Like lead, mercury and other metals, arsenic is toxic when it comes from an inorganic source. However, from an organic source it is an essential micro-mineral needed by the body in minute quantities (The Nutrition Bible, Joan Anderson and Barbara Deskins, 1995). In a recent study where, organic arsenic was given to 12 patients with leukaemia, 11 went into remission. The treatment apparently stops cancer cells from reproducing and then they self-destruct (New England Journal of Medicine, November 1998).

Patients with cancer causing tumours of the oesophagus had 100% success rate in preventing tumour progression into the cancerous state when treated for two years with a humic extract solution.

Yuan, Shenyuan; Fulvic Acid, 4 1988; in Application of Fulvic acid and its derivatives in

the fields of agriculture and medicine; First Edition: June 1993

The below article authored by Dr. William J. Saccoman explains the difference between “organic”plant-derived trace minerals and “inorganic” metallic (potentially toxic) trace minerals.

There is a reason trace minerals are called trace minerals – the body [needs] them in [trace] amounts. The next time you see the elements “aluminum”, “arsenic” and “lead” listed on the label of a product find out whether or not they come from an organic plant source or inorganic metallic source. If the source is inorganic (like the minerals found in most tap water) you should be concerned, however, if the source is organic be assured that the elements are organic plant-derived, essential and 100% safe.

“With most viruses, the inhibitory effect of (Humic Acid) is directed specifically against an early stage of virus replication, namely virus attachment to cells (Klocking and Sprosig, 1975; Schols et al., 1991; Neyts et al., 1992).”

“…it appears likely that the poly-anionic Humic Acids occupy positively charged domains of the viral envelope glycoproteins, which are necessary for virus attachment to the cell surface (Neyts et al., 1992).”

• Contains a rich full-spectrum of organic fulvic acid and humic acid trace minerals, trace vitamins, amino acids and a vast array of other naturally occurring vital organic fulvic and humic nutrients and components, and,
• Because the premium Leonardite/Carbonaceous Shale source deposit is of fresh-water origin, the fulvic acids, humic acids, and fulvic and humic nutrients and components are extremely bio-available—meaning, the fulvic and humic trace minerals, amino acids, and other fulvic and humic nutrients and components are absorbed by the cells extremely easily and extremely-fast.

Another reason the fulvic and humic nutrients are so easily absorbed is because they have a natural negative(–) electromagnetic charge and the intestinal wall has a positively(+) charged electrochemical gradient. Remember, regarding magnetic poles, opposite magnetic poles (N/S) are attracted to each other, and identical  magnetic poles(N/N or S/S) repel each other. So, because the fulvic and humic molecules have a natural negative electromagnetic charge they are attracted to the intestinal wall which has a positively charged electrochemical gradient.

Fulvic contains a vast array of naturally occurring fulvic and humic Trace Minerals, Trace Vitamins, Bio-chemicals, Supercharged antioxidants, Free-radical scavengers, Super oxide dismutases (“SOD”), Phytochemicals, Trace element complexes, Cytokines, Enzymes, Natural hormones, Amino acids, Natural antibiotics, Natural antivirals, and Natural fungicides.

No toxic heavy metals.
No: sodium benzoate, potassium chloride, or other artificial preservatives.
No: heat, acid, or harsh chemicals used during processing.
No: Wheat, gluten, corn, soy, rice, barley, peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, egg, yeast, caffeine, crustacean shellfish, sweeteners, artificial colour, fragrance, monosodium glutamate (MSG), or genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

When potential customers ask us the question: What’s the difference between your product and Brand XYZ? We encourage potential customers to go ahead and buy company XYZ’s product first, and THEN buy and try FULVIC. You tell us the difference!

It appears that molecules in a humic system differ gradually from one another in their chemical and physical properties in a continuous manner, thereby accounting for the inability to separate these materials into pure components.

Bioplex or chelated minerals are minerals that are bound to organic proteins and are absorbed far more efficiently than inorganic minerals.
Materials that do not originate from the decay of bio matter of soil, sediment or natural waters should not be considered as humic substances even although they may display the same acid/base solubility behaviour and colour as humic substances.