Metabolic Problems and Diabetes: Can Fulvic Acid Help?
As fulvic acid becomes more accessible than ever before and the scientific community’s interest mounts, there is gathering evidence that this unassuming organic acid molecule has real therapeutic potential. One interesting area of research is in metabolic conditions, primarily diabetes. Researchers have now become interested in one particular mechanism via which to tackle the problem: underlying inflammation.
Fulvic acid may be experiencing a wave of scientific interest at the moment, but it is an old remedy that has been prized by ancient healing modalities like Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Indian Ayurveda for thousands of years. Fulvic acid is produced by microorganisms during the decomposition of plant and animal materials. Shilajit is a tar-like substance formed in mineral deposits over thousands of years, rich in many humic substances, fulvic acid included.
Anecdotally, shilajit has been recommended as a treatment for regulating blood sugar processes and treating diabetes. This is likely due to its fulvic acid content, which is now being proven clinically to have effects on both blood sugar and chronic inflammation.
Though many people don’t think of diabetes as a gut disorder, the truth is that impaired gastrointestinal function, dysregulated immunity, and intestinal inflammation are all hallmarks of diabetes. The intestinal lining is the place in the body where digestive food and nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream, and consequently it affects the production of insulin and other hormones. Any damage or inflammation to the gut can impair absorption but also trigger immune responses and inflammation.
Fascinating research is now suggesting that fulvic acid may have the potential to normalize blood sugar levels, and act as a general anti-diabetic. This is because fulvic acid is hypoglycemic, i.e. it acts to lower blood sugar levels, and improve glucose tolerance. It’s also been shown to improve the lipid profile and fat metabolism in diabetics.
It should be noted, however, that research into fulvic acid’s benefits have so far been limited to animal studies. Nevertheless, findings have been encouraging, and it may be that fulvic acid’s more anecdotal claims will soon be backed by clinical evidence. At the very least, the ability of fulvic acid to modulate blood sugar levels is an attractive benefit for those looking to maintain healthy body weight and normalize hunger and energy levels.
Fulvic acid supplementation has many impressive health benefits, but unfortunately most available products contain only small amounts of fulvic acid, including shilajit which can comprise as little as half a percent. AEON is a new super-supplement that is truly in a class of its own, since it contains 100% fulvic acid, sourced from the Canadian Rocky Mountains and purified using state of the art technology.
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