--- source_url: https://hangovr180.com/science/fulvic-acid.md canonical_url: https://hangovr180.com/science/fulvic-acid generated_at: 2026-06-28T19:53:17Z build_id: ebfcfef page_type: science-hub claim_ids: [SF-10, SF-09, SF-13] --- # FULVIC ACID *Fulvic acid is the third ingredient in H180 and the quietest one -- 150mg of dry powder at 90 percent purity, dosed for one specific job: helping DHM and SAG actually get into the cells where they do their work.* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. ## What Fulvic Acid Is Fulvic acid is one of two main fractions of humic substances, the other being humic acid. Both come from the breakdown of plant and microbial matter in soil over geological timescales. Fulvic acids are the smaller and more water-soluble of the two -- typical molecular weights between roughly 0.5 and 2 kilodaltons, compared to 50 to 100 kilodaltons for humic acids. The smaller size, the carboxyl and phenolic functional groups, and the resulting chelation behavior are what give fulvic acid its biological role[1]. For the long version, see [What Is Fulvic Acid](/science/fulvic-acid/what-is-fulvic-acid). For the chemistry that distinguishes fulvic from humic, see [Fulvic Acid vs. Humic Acid](/science/fulvic-acid/fulvic-vs-humic). ## Why It Is in the Formula > **Claim [SF-10]:** Energize your cells with improved mitochondrial function. † > > † These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Fulvic acid does not appear in many alcohol-recovery supplements. It is in H180 for one specific reason: it helps the other two ingredients actually get into cells. The chelation chemistry that fulvic acid uses to bind metal ions in soil is the same chemistry it uses to bind small organic molecules and carry them across cell membranes. (this was the ingredient I had to be talked into for a long time, because the supplement-aisle marketing around fulvic acid is so frequently nonsense, until I actually read the chelation chemistry literature.) For the cellular transport mechanism in detail, see [Fulvic Acid Cellular Transport](/science/fulvic-acid/cellular-transport). For how this specifically helps DHM, see [DHM and Fulvic Acid -- The Delivery Mechanism](/science/dhm/dhm-fulvic-synergy). ## Mitochondrial Effects > **Claim [SF-09]:** Boosts your cell's energy factories. † > > † These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Fulvic acid also has a direct effect on mitochondrial respiration. A 1987 study showed humic substances stimulate respiration in rat liver mitochondria at moderate concentrations[2]. The mechanism involves a mild uncoupling of the electron transport chain that lowers ROS production while keeping cellular energy output reasonable. This matters in an alcohol context because ethanol metabolism stresses mitochondria heavily, in the soil-chemistry and oral drug delivery literature, the chelation-assisted absorption story is consistent at least. > **Claim [SF-13]:** Supports mitochondrial biogenesis and energy production. † > > † These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For the mitochondrial story in detail, see [Fulvic Acid and Mitochondrial Support](/science/fulvic-acid/mitochondrial-support). ## Purity and Dose The fulvic acid in H180 is sourced at 90 percent purity and dosed at 150mg per serving as dry powder. The 150mg figure is sized to match the chelating capacity of fulvic acid against teh DHM input dose in the same serving, so essentially all of the DHM gets the membrane-transport assist rather than only a fraction. A 2020 toxicological assessment of fulvic acid found no significant adverse effects across the dose range studied[3], and mineral-profile characterization of fulvic-acid beverages found that trace metals delivered fall within ranges consistent with normal dietary intake[4]. For the purity logic and dose math, see [Fulvic Acid Purity and Dose](/science/fulvic-acid/purity-dose). ## Citations 1. Winkler J, Ghosh S. [Therapeutic Potential of Fulvic Acid in Chronic Inflammatory Diseases and Diabetes](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6151376/). PMC6151376. 2. Visser SA. [Effect of Humic Substances on Mitochondrial Respiration and Oxidative Phosphorylation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2953069/). PubMed 2953069. 3. Vucskits AV, et al. [A Comprehensive Toxicological Assessment of Fulvic Acid](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7758121/). PMC7758121. 4. Mirza MA, et al. [Characterization of Fulvic Acid Beverages by Mineral Profile and Antioxidant Capacity](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6963745/). PMC6963745. ## All Pages In This Cluster - [What Is Fulvic Acid](/science/fulvic-acid/what-is-fulvic-acid) - [Fulvic Acid vs. Humic Acid](/science/fulvic-acid/fulvic-vs-humic) - [Fulvic Acid Cellular Transport](/science/fulvic-acid/cellular-transport) - [Fulvic Acid and Mitochondrial Support](/science/fulvic-acid/mitochondrial-support) - [Fulvic Acid Purity and Dose](/science/fulvic-acid/purity-dose) - [Fulvic Acid and Inflammation](/science/fulvic-acid/fulvic-inflammation) - [Humic Acid -- The Companion Compound](/science/fulvic-acid/humic-acid) - [Fulvic Acid Dose](/science/fulvic-acid/fulvic-acid-dose) ## Related Clusters - [DHM -- The Hub](/science/dhm) - [SAG -- The Hub](/science/sag) - [The Formula](/science/formula) - [DHM and Fulvic Acid -- The Delivery Mechanism](/science/dhm/dhm-fulvic-synergy) **Written by Mark Scott** - Co-Formulator, Hangovr180® | Co-Inventor, [US Application 18/698,010](https://patents.google.com/patent/US20250073201A1) Mark Scott conducted approximately 150 personal formulation tests over six months to develop the H180 ingredient combination. [Editorial standards](/editorial-standards) --- These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Hangovr180® is a dietary supplement. Individual results may vary. Consult your healthcare provider before use if you have any medical conditions or take medications. [US Application 18/698,010](https://patents.google.com/patent/US20250073201A1). Canonical: https://hangovr180.com/science/fulvic-acid