Humic Acid
OTHER NAME(S): Extracto de Húmicos, Extrait d'Humique, Humate, Humic Extract, Humic Acid, Ácidos Húmicos, Acide Humique
Overview
Humic acid is a chemical produced by decaying plants. People have used it to make medicine.
People sometimes use humic acid to stimulate the immune system, for infections, and many other purposes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any use.
Uses
We currently have no information for Humic Acid overview.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if humic acid is safe or what the side effects might be.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if humic acid is safe or what the side effects might be.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if humic acid is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
"Auto-immune diseases" such as multiple sclerosis (MS), lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus, SLE), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), or other conditions: Humic acid might cause the immune system to become more active, and this could increase the symptoms of auto-immune diseases. If you have one of these conditions, it's best to avoid using humic acid.
Interactions
We currently have no information for Humic Acid overview.
Dosing
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of humic acid might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.
References
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- Chen CH, Liu JJ, Lu FJ, et al. The effect of humic acid on the adhesibility of neutrophils. Thromb Res 2002;108:67-76.
- Cheng ML, Ho HY, Huang YW, et al. Humic acid induces oxidative DNA damage, growth retardation, and apoptosis in human primary fibroblasts. Exp Biol Med (Maywood) 2003;228:413-23.
- Hseu YC, Huang HW, Wang SY, et al. Humic acid induces apoptosis in human endothelial cells. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 2002;182:34-43.
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