Ergotropic effect
Humic acids stabilize the intestinal flora and in this way a better
feed efficiency can be achieved. Investigations show 4-10% higher
weight
gain in pigs when humic preparates are applied, compared to a control
group.
Medical properties of humic acids
Covering mucous epithel
Humic acids are able to form a protective film on the mucuos epithel
of the gastro-intestinal tract against infections and toxins. It also
helps
preventing excessive losses of water via the intestine.
Antibacterial and viracidal effects
Humic acids catalyse carbohydrate and poteinmetabolism of bacteria and virusparticles, thereby causing damage to the organisms. Research shows that humic acids have a significant devastating influence on several bacteria (E. Coli, Salm. typh, Salm Cholera suis, Staph. Aureus SG 511 etc) and viruses (Herpes Simplex-type 1, Adenovirus 2, Echo-virusses and Rota-virus).
A secondary effect exist in binding of toxins from infectious microbes. De toxical effect can dramatically decrease or even be blocked.
Inflammation reducing effects
Inflammation reducing effects can be noticed at dermal, oral and
subcutaneous
administration of humic preparates. Flavonoid structure elements in the
humic acids are responsible for this.
Antiresorptive en adsorptive effects
Humic acids are highly adsorptive, in which they can influence diseases of the gastro-intestinal tract very strongly. E.g. Humic acids can bind E-coli bacteria and their endotoxins, after which excretion via the faeces follows.