Properties of Humic Acid
Humic acid derives from humus which is the layer of decomposition in soil and sediment caused by microorganisms. Its uses in diet and agriculture reach back thousands of years. Exactly how humic acid forms and what its benefits are questions that scientists, agriculturalists, and dietary experts hope to benefit from as the answers surface. The most common use of humic acid involves agriculture, but alternative uses intrigue nutrition experts and dietitians as well as chemists and physicists.
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Science Behind Humic Acid
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Humic acid occurs naturally as an acidic group of polymers found in terrestrial soil. Aquatic biomes are another source of humic acid. The exact process by which humic acid is formed is unclear, but the general belief leans towards microorganisms and their metabolic functions. It is highly aromatic and the composing polymers vary in levels of acidity. Scientists also speculate that humic acid has the ability to suppress, and even assimilate, radiation from elements that are highly reactive to humic acid (i.g. uranium and plutonium).
Chemical Structure and Functionality
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The heavy chemical structure of humic acid consists of the formula containing atoms of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur respectively. 187 carbon, 186 hydrogen, 89 oxygen, 9 nitrogen, and 1 sulfur comprise the atomic make up of humic acid. At least 50 different elements, most of which are heavy or transition metals, react in some way with humic acid; It is also insoluble in acids with a pH of 1.
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Agricultural Benefits
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Humic acids are bio-stimulants which promote the hormonal functions and stimulate antioxidant development in plants. Environmental stresses cause "free radical" molecules which have the potential to cause damage to plants. Antioxidants seek out these "free radical" molecules and destroy them. Agricultural companies develop formulas involving humic acid. These formulas are environmentally safe to both humans and animals, are water soluble for easy distribution, and increases the rate of seed germination.
Alternative Uses
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Dietitians and nutrition experts continuously search for methods to improve the human diet. The intrigue of humic acid continues for these experts as its benefits to the human body are revealed. Dietary formulas of humic acid act as regulators for the immune system, thyroid gland, and thymus gland. They improve brain function and memory recall as well as circulation while providing important electrolytes and minerals.
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