HUMIC ACIDS
The natural gut supporters
What are humic acids?
Humic acids are a subgroup of humic substances along with fulvic acids and humins. Humic acids probably play the most important role in animal nutrition. Leonardite is an example of a raw material that contains large amounts of humic acids.
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As natural humic acids are formed through the natural humification processes of organic material, and since this process can basically occur with any organic material, the chemical structure of humic acids is not uniform. This broad variation can have a decisive influence on the functionality of humic acids and on how they are used. It is therefore particularly important to know the raw materials precisely and to select and use them in a targeted manner.
What makes humic acids so special?​
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Natural substance with no known side effects
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Part of the natural cycle of life and part of the diet of wild animals
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Selective binding properties due to their molecular structure
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Multi-functional effects with a wide range of applications
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Functional in terms of both physiological equilibrium and imbalance
How do humic acids work?
In addition to digestion, the intestine is a central organ responsible for health and the immune system in humans and animals. Humic acids have been proven to support and strengthen gut function and health. From a toxicological point of view, humic acids are completely harmless and safe to use. Humic acids are insoluble in water, have a high molecular weight and are not absorbed into the bloodstream. They therefore remain in their main site of activity, the intestine, until they are excreted. Humic acids mainly act chemically and have a large number of functional groups.
Of primary importance here are the carboxyl groups and the phenolic hydroxyl groups. These contribute, for example, to the formation of hydrogen bonds, complex formations and cation exchange. Their chemical properties are the basis for the following positive functions, among others:
Stabilisation of the intestinal barrier
A unique feature of humic acids are their film-forming properties. Humic acids form a continuous protective coating on the intestinal villi, which also moistens the intervillous spaces and thus covers the entire surface of these sensitive tissue components. Strengthening the physiological intestinal barrier reduces the transfer of pathogenic substances into the bloodstream and thus relieves the metabolism.
