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I’ve written about the many benefits of humic minerals and fulvic acids and how they can dramatically impact health and I’ve gotten a lot of questions about how to practically incorporate these substances.
To recap, these substances can improve digestion, cell function, energy levels and even brain function. When combined with soil based probiotics, there is some compelling research that they can help improve gut health and autoimmune disease.
Fulvic/Humic Mineral Sources
There are a couple good sources that I’ve found and have personally tried: Probiotics and Black Mineral Powder (use the code “wellnessmama” for 50% off). You may have noticed that I used the Black mineral powder in my homemade mascara because it provided the best results I’ve found, but it is also incredible as a health supplement!
Both of these options have a wide variety of soil based probiotics alone with fulvic and humic minerals. I’ve noticed great results from both, and I’d caution to start slowly with either one, as I noticed a mild detox effect when I introduced each one into my diet.
Since they help the assimilation of food, I’ve experimented with taking them before meals and in the morning, but also noticed a benefit from taking them at night and letting them “rest” in my digestive system while I slept. Optimal timing will probably vary by person so experiment and see what you respond best to.
Water Quality
There is some emerging evidence that water quality is drastically important when taking these types of minerals and probiotics since they don’t react well with chlorine and *might* create a harmful substance when combined with chlorinated water.
The evidence is still shaky at best, but I use filtered water with the chlorine removed just in case. We currently use a Berkey filter to remove chlorine from drinking water, but are in the process of switching to a whole-house filter (that we’ve saved for years to get) since it will remove all chlorine in water entering into our home.
What I Take
Currently, I am in the final stages of working to resolve leaky gut and get my autoimmune disease into remission. Under the care of my doctor, I hope to soon wean off my thyroid medication, and blood tests are showing that this may soon be possible.
To make sure I’m supporting my body during this time, I’m using both forms of fulvic/humic minerals and soil based probiotics. If I had to choose one, the Black mineral powder is less expensive per month (at the doses I’m taking) and easier to give to my children. Right now, my husband and I take:
- 1 scoop of black mineral powder in the morning before breakfast for the energy and nutrient assimilation (remember to use the code “wellnessmama” for 50% off if you order it)
- 2 Probiotics at night before bed to assist in beneficial gut bacteria formation while I sleep
I started slowly and worked up to these doses. I started with half a scoop of the powder and half a capsule of the probiotics. Both are very potent and even with those I noticed some brain fog and headache the first couple of days (a common symptom of a detox effect).
My children take these minerals and probiotics too. I started them with 1/4 scoop of mineral powder and 1/4 capsule and worked them up to 1/2 scoop of mineral powder a day and 1 probiotic capsule.
Have you ever taken fulvic or humic minerals? How did you respond to them?
Hi Katie,
Is the black mineral powder all you are using to remineralize or are you taking other minerals separately in addition? I haven’t looked at it but wonder if it contains heavy metals too–
Also, what is your protocol for leaky gut?
Thanks!
I’d like to know if other minerals/vitamins are a necessity also. If I use the black mp but don’t have the minerals to attach to it, is it really doing any good?
How do you give these to your kids? Capsules, in water, smoothies? thanks.
powder in water… really no taste
How young of kids do you think this is safe to give to and in what amount? I have a 13month son and if i could would love to give him some as well as trying myself. Thanks.
I have ordered blackMp concentrate from Foods for athletes but am having a problem with getting my order and no one responds to my phone messages or emails. I ordered from them since you recommended them and we ordered if you have had problems with them.
Are these probiotics different from Biokult probiotics you’ve used previously? Is one better than the other?
We used Bio Kult on Gaps and still use them occasionally (especially for the kids) but these are native probiotics and prebiotics and I’ve found they are more effective for me
Thank you for the info on giving kids these minerals/probiotics.
Do you have an updated routine you do with kiddos… or where could I find your most up to date supplement recommendations for children? Thank you!
Katie, I was wondering what your most recent protocol is while trying to put your hashimotos into remission ( I realize everyone is different and not all need the same interventions) I see dr. Christianson and just started the wp thyroid and hope to put this into remission as well. Are these supplements things you have researched, or things he has suggested? I would love to find out more!
I need to write the details soon but I’ve relaxed my diet from the strict autoimmune protocol I was on and still seem to be getting good results after that initial 60 days. I take things he has suggested and others I’ve researched and run by him… Hope you get yours in remission as well!
Hi, I struggle with hashimotos too. The blk powder helped within days for joint pain and muscle recovery. I have switched between so many thyroid meds and wp and now have balance with tirasent which is crazy priced but pure levothyroxine. I have a sensitivity to fillers that rx meds contain so pure levothyroxine made a big difference. The blk water is a mid morning drink for me, I take the thyroid med first thing with water in the morning and wasn’t sure if the mineral water would interfere?
Do you think this is ok while nursing? Do I mix the black powder in water?
I just mix it in to water. I’d ask a doc or midwife about taking it while nursing but I know people who have.
Do you still take a different probiotic when taking the prescript assist?
Right now, I just take black mineral powder and prescript assist.
I have well water. We do have a filtration/softener system. Do you think this would be safe or would you boil the water first?
Have you had it tested? I’d probably still boil it first…
Would this be safe to start during pregnancy if it causes a mild detox? I am 11 weeks.
Thanks!
I’m around 20 weeks and am looking for a good mineral and/or probiotic supplement and would love to know the same thing. (Will ask my midwife as well).