Abstract:
Humic substances are effective in the suppression of delayed type hypersensitivity, rat paw oedema, a graftversus-
host reaction and contact hypersensitivity in rats. They reduce the C-reactive protein levels of patients
suffering from osteoarthritis of the knee and the wheel and flare reaction of patients suffering from hay fever.
They have also been described as cardioprotective and pro-angiogenic. Toxicity studies have indicated that
potassium humate is safe in humans up to a daily dosage of 1 g/kg, whereas fulvic acid is safe in humans up to
a daily dosage of 1.8 g per adult. The antiinflammatory action of potassium humate can be contributed to the
inhibition of the release of inflammatory-related cytokines, an adhesion molecule, oxidants and components of
the complement system.
