The primeval power of nature in the service of production
Humic acids are complex organic substances that form in nature over millions of years from the decomposition of dead plant matter. Their formation takes place in several stages, typically in peat-rich environments, and they continue to transform over time. Because of their special three-dimensional structure, they can support the body in multiple ways at once: they bind undesirable substances, may help the utilization of nutrients, and can contribute to maintaining natural defenses.
What are humic acids?
Humic acids are complex, high-molecular-weight organic compounds. Within the group of humic substances, the smallest size range is represented by fulvic acids, and the larger range by humic acids. In the literature, “humic acids” often also refers to the umbrella group of humic acid, hymatomelanic acid, and fulvic acid.
What are humic acids good for?
The effects of humic acids are the combined result of several mechanisms. These properties make it possible for them to be well applicable in feeding and herd support as well.
- Complex formation
They can form stable complexes with metals and other cations. This property may contribute to binding toxic heavy metals and supporting their removal from the body. - Physicochemical adsorption
Due to their large specific surface area and distinctive spatial structure, they can bind various toxins and undesirable substances. This may explain the favorable practical experience observed in diarrheal conditions and certain poisonings. - Biological activity
Through characteristic functional groups (for example quinone, aromatic carboxyl, hydroxyl), they may take part in cellular-level processes. Their reducing properties may contribute to a strengthening, general condition-improving effect and can support the functioning of the immune system.
Effects of humic acids – what you can notice in practice
- Supporting the immune system, maintaining natural defenses
• Binding poisons and toxins, supporting the binding of heavy metals
• Supporting digestive balance, helping maintain the intestinal flora (eubiosis)
• Supporting the prevention and treatment of diarrheal diseases
• Helping the uptake and utilization of trace elements
• Supporting the improvement of production results (condition, vitality, weight gain)
• Supporting reproduction (for example ovarian activity, conception)
• Supporting the reduction of herd health risks (for example udder health, somatic cell count)
• Supporting improvement of barn climate, helping reduce ammonia emissions
Toxicological characteristics of humic acids
Humic acids have been evaluated in several studies from a safety perspective. Based on the available results, their use—when the recommended dosage is followed—is associated with a favorable safety profile, and the studies do not support the presence of mutagenic effects.
VITAPOL® – humic acid complexes for better utilization
The mineral feeds of the VITAPOL® product family contain natural raw materials, trace elements, and minerals. The trace elements and minerals are present in the form of organic humic acid complexes, which may support easier absorption from the digestive tract and thereby more efficient utilization.
Our private-label, humic-acid-based products:
Vitapol Antimast • Vitapol Plus Suspension • Vitapol Lick Block • Vitapol Liquid
Vitapol Antitox • Vitapol Pulvis • Vitahorse Suspension • Vitahorse Pulvis
