Fulvic acid – a small but powerful natural substance

Humic substances are defined as the result of decomposition any organic matter, and they consist mainly humin, humic, fulvic acids. Compared to humic acids acid (FA) most explored compounds. However, FAs less studied than because usually small residual quantities. Considering that its potential for bioactivity is stronger acids, current review was performed evaluate effectiveness FA application crops soils an immuno-modulator humans. The wide challenged by two main factors affecting quality effectiveness, i.e., type raw material extraction method. Lignite, low-energy coal, common production besides bog, peat, compost. Fulvic done through several methods, hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), alkaline (NaOH/KOH), and/or water. latest modified method shows combination H2O2 with microwave power can recover a considerable amount FA. it still difficult apply this industrial scale. Due highly specified characteristics, showed great improve crop performances soil health, making strategic supporting sustainable agriculture in future biotic abiotic stress alleviations yield achievement, including various plantation biotechnological approach. For medicinal purposes, some studies have shown promising results, especially combating neurodegenerative disorders well cancer therapy health food fortification, which might be line new paradigm so-called One Health market also estimated grow very attractive economic value. data limited, range use should encourage concerted research product development efforts achieve human health.