Fulvic acid is a component of humic substances, primarily found in substances like shilajit. It has gained attention for its potential health benefits, particularly in the realm of cognitive enhancement and antioxidant activity¹.

1. Cognitive Benefits: Fulvic acid may play a role in cognitive health. It is suggested to help prevent cognitive disorders associated with aging, such as Alzheimer's disease, by blocking tau self-aggregation, which is a process involved in the development of Alzheimer's¹.

2. Antioxidant Properties: It is known for its strong antioxidant actions. The significant levels of fulvic acid in shilajit contribute to its properties as a powerful antioxidant phytocomplex. These antioxidant effects are believed to have systemic impacts, complementing the body's natural defense mechanisms¹.

3. Bioavailability: Due to its low molecular weight (around 2 kDa), fulvic acid is well-absorbed in the intestinal tract and is quickly eliminated from the body, enhancing its bioavailability¹.

Fulvic acid is often consumed as a supplement due to these potential benefits, though more research, particularly clinical trials, is necessary to fully understand its effects at the molecular and systemic levels¹.

Footnotes

1. Carlos Carrasco-Gallardo, "Shilajit: A Natural Phytocomplex with Potential Procognitive Activity," NCBI, 2023. ↩ ↩² ↩³ ↩⁴ ↩⁵

Fulvic acid is primarily found in humic substances, which are natural compounds resulting from the decomposition of organic matter. One of the most well-known sources of fulvic acid is shilajit, a natural substance found mainly in the Himalayan region¹. Shilajit contains a significant amount of fulvic acid, which accounts for about 60% to 80% of its composition¹.

Besides shilajit, fulvic acid can also be present in:

• Soil organic matter
• Peat
• Lignite
• Certain types of humus found in the earth, which develops in various parts of the world due to the microbial decomposition of dead plant material.

These natural sources of fulvic acid are often used to produce supplements that aim to provide the potential benefits associated with fulvic acid, such as antioxidant effects and cognitive support¹.

Footnotes

1. Carlos Carrasco-Gallardo, "Shilajit: A Natural Phytocomplex with Potential Procognitive Activity," NCBI, 2023. ↩ ↩² ↩³