Conclusion: Fulvic acid has antioxidant properties that offer several health benefits.
Title: Antioxidant activity of fulvic acid: A living matter-derived bioactive compound
Type of Document: Peer-reviewed journal article
Takeaway: The antioxidant properties of FA described in this work could explain some of the health beneficial effects of this compound since the excessive production of O2•–, HOCl, H2O2, OH•, ONOO– and 1O2 are involved in several pathologies. Moreover, they could be a good candidate for use in pharmaceutical or food industries as an accessible source of natural antioxidants and for the improvement of food quality by retarding lipid oxidation.
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Conclusion: Dietary supplements or food products with fulvic acids may be a good source of antioxidants and minerals.
Title: Characterization of Fulvic Acid Beverages by Mineral Profile and Antioxidant Capacity
Type of Document: Peer-reviewed journal article
Takeaway: The results of the present study on beverages containing fulvic acids, available in the form of concentrates and ready-to-drink beverages, showed that they may contain substantial amounts of Fe(up to about 130% of RDA), Mg (up to about 40% of RDA), and Mn (up to about 70% of RDA). They can also be a good source of polyphenolic compounds (up to about 19.8 mg/mL) with high antioxidant activity. Therefore, they may become interesting and valuable food products or food ingredients with potential effects on human health.