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Mineral Supplementation
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Mineral Supplementation
A number of factors have been associated with the
occurrence of mineral deficiencies in humans: deficiency in
the soil, water and plants; mineral imbalances; processing of
water or soil; and inadequate dietary intake. Mineral
deficiencies can result in a multitude of conditions, such as
hair loss, eczema, fatigue, and illness. A dermatological
study of head hair growth was conducted in 29 adult subjects
experiencing hair loss related to suspected trace element
deficiencies. (Humic/Fulvic Acid) decreased hair loss and
actually increased the regeneration of hair in some subjects.
This was attributed to improved trace element status in
subjects, particularly for iron status. Serum iron levels rose in
those patients who experienced improvements in hair growth
and regeneration, but not in subjects with little or no
improvement. The same author reported on similar results in
children but the data was inadequate to reach a conclusion.
(Humic/Fulvic Acid) has also been shown to produce a
positive response in another condition associated with
mineral and trace element deficiency, notably chronic
eczema. Eczema is an acute or chronic inflammatory
condition that causes itching and burning of the skin. Eczema
has various etiologic factors, such as allergic reactions, and
nutrient deficiencies. For example, protein deficiency is
thought to be a casual factor in chronic eczema, and
manganese deficiency produces scaly dermatitis. Severe
zinc and magnesium deficiency may produce skin lesions. It
has also been reported that nutrients may be beneficial in the
treatment of eczema. Selenium sulphate lotions inhibit
different forms of dermatitis.
Free form amino acids, manganese, magnesium, zinc, and
selenium have all been implicated in the treatment of
eczema. The response to oral administration of
(Humic/Fulvic Acid) over a three-week period was studied in
nine paediatric subjects with chronic eczema. After the study
was concluded and subjects no longer received
(Humic/Fulvic Acid), their eczema returned. As a result, the
study was continued for an additional period of two to three
months with the same subjects, and again during
administration of (Humic/Fulvic Acid) the amount of eczema
decreased. (Humic/Fulvic Acid) was then continued for six
more months in the same subjects and again the amount of
eczema decreased. Thus, the possibility of treating chronic
eczema with (Humic/Fulvic Acid) should be examined further
for its potential role as a long-term treatment for this
condition. The effects seen in this study could possibly be
due to the combination of naturally occurring amino acids
attached to (Humic/Fulvic Acid) as well as the added
minerals and trace elements to the (product).
Research in a population of 51 healthy adults supports the
role of the standardised (Humic/Fulvic Acid) in improving
microelement parameters. The product significantly raised
the level of copper in these individuals and improved iron
metabolism. (Humic/Fulvic Acid) had no significant effect on
blood parameters studied (i.e. haematocrit, haemoglobin,
leukocyte count; SGOT, GGT, ALP; and, Na, K, Ca, and P).
All of these laboratory parameters were still within the normal
range after the administration of the (Humic/Fulvic Acid).
Isolated humic acid has been shown to facilitate the transport
of several trace elements, including copper and iron, across
the intestinal membrane of rats. Therefore, this data in
animals provides support for the mechanism of action of
humic acid and the (Humic/Fulvic Acid) containing humic
acid in improving microelement parameters in humans.
*HumicHealth.info EDITOR'S NOTES:
In keeping with this website's intention to educate without
promoting or endorsing any Humic Acid product, we have
substituted the terms (Humic/Fulvic Acid) and (the product)
when reference to a brand name or formulation is made in
the above text.
Additionally, we want to state that the improvement in
eczema noted above may also be due in part to Humic Acid's
immunomodulatory or anti-inflammatory actions, as well as
 the mineral supplementation.

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sources of Humic Acid around the globe, and they differ significantly in their physical and
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