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Third-party peer-reviewed research. We have had no influence on these findings.
Examined whether fulvic acid affects the clumping of tau proteins. Fulvic acid slowed the formation of fibrils and partly broke down existing ones, measured under laboratory conditions.
Read the sourceExamined whether fulvic acid from Canadian sphagnum peat inhibits the release of inflammatory mediators by mast cells. It did, in cell culture. Concerns peat-derived fulvic acid, not fulvic acid from a sealed layer of earth.
Read the sourceA 2005 scientific publication on humic substances in the Journal of Applied Biomedicine
Read the sourceAmerican study by the Biochemical Institute and the Bio-Communications Research Institute on the change in nutritional value between 1950 and 1999.
Read the sourceExamined the effect of oxihumate, a humic acid derived from coal, on immune cells in the laboratory. It stimulated lymphocyte proliferation. Concerns coal-derived humic acid, not plant-based fulvic acid.
Read the sourceA summary of a German scientific study on the medical aspects and applications of humic substances
Read the sourceA comprehensive scientific study on fulvic acid and its positive health effects
Read the sourceScientific studies and experiences with fulvic acid
Read the sourceThe second part of an extensive, scientifically grounded explanation of fulvic and humic acid.
Read the sourceThe first part of an extensive, scientifically backed explanation of fulvic and humic acid.
Read the sourceAnalyses and certifications prepared by independent third parties with no vested interest in the outcome.
A series of 8 infographics on the importance of healthy soil, published by the FAO for the 2015 International Year of Soils.
Read the sourceA scientific report from the Royal Society of Chemistry on mineral deficiencies in our food
Read the sourceThis overview provides a comparison of various fulvic acid brands based on independent laboratory analyses.
Read the sourceA Dutch advisory report from the Platform for Agriculture, Innovation & Society to the Minister and State Secretary of Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation.
Read the sourceAn anthology about soil, its importance, and how we can restore it to life and preserve it. Written by renowned scientists.
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A comprehensive fact sheet on fulvic acid, including references
Read the sourceA non-scientific English article from 1997 about colloidal silver written by Peter Lindemann. Nevertheless, well worth reading.
Read the sourceWhat is the difference between SMPL72 and Shilajit? A general overview.
Read the sourceThis document contains extensive background information on SMPL 72 fulvic acid. Although it is in English, it is well worth the read.
Read the sourceAn overview of the benefits of SMPL72, supported by published studies.
Read the sourceA document about the difference between man-made minerals (synthetic minerals) and minerals created by nature (plant-based minerals)?
Read the sourceA document on the beneficial effects of polyphenols, which are also found in SMPL72.
Read the sourceA list of all minerals in SMPL72, including the functions of some of them
Read the sourceThis factsheet provides an overview of our physical health. It is by no means exhaustive, but we have outlined a number of key points.
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