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HumicSure™

A Standardized Humic and Fulvic Acid Complex for Plusbiotic Formulations

HumicSure™ is GCI Nutrients’ branded humic and fulvic acid complex. Explore the ingredient background, formulation considerations, and technical documentation below.

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At a glance

  • Source: Organic plant-derived deposits, Hungary

  • Active markers: 75% w/w total humic substances; humic/fulvic ratio 60:40 within that fraction

  • Form: Water-soluble powder (full complex); fulvic fraction available as concentrated liquid

  • Item Code: 4626

  • Product statements: Non-GMO and vegan suitability stated by the manufacturer

What HumicSure™ Is

HumicSure™ is a concentrated complex of humic and fulvic acids — naturally occurring organic compounds formed over geological time from plant matter. The starting material is selected from organic deposits identified by our long-term supplier partner, Hymato Products in Hungary, whose founder Dr. János Csicsor pioneered the standardization and pharmaceutical-grade processing of humic and fulvic complexes for nutraceutical use.

The fulvic fraction is fully water-soluble and color-stable — making it one of the few mucosa-targeted plusbiotic ingredients suited to clear functional beverages.

Why a Humic-Fulvic Plusbiotic

The intestinal mucosa is the tissue layer that decides what gets absorbed, what gets kept out, and how the immune system learns from the microbial environment. Probiotics introduce beneficial bacteria. Prebiotics feed them. Neither directly supports the mucosal layer itself.

Humic and fulvic acids have been studied for their ability to support the mucosal environment through several converging mechanisms: ion exchange and trace mineral chelation, organic-molecule binding, and modulation of the gut barrier interface. HumicSure™ was developed specifically to deliver this activity in a defined, characterized form suitable for B2B formulation.

Mechanism

The complex delivers two complementary fractions:

  • **Humic acid ** — larger molecular-weight organic structures with documented binding affinity for cationic minerals and certain organic compounds. The humic fraction is associated with the broader chelation and binding activity that supports the mucosal environment.
  • **Fulvic acid ** — smaller molecular-weight, fully water-soluble, with a distinct carboxylic acid-rich chemistry. The fulvic fraction is associated with mineral transport, electron-donor activity, and direct interaction with the intestinal epithelium.

Variation across the category is real — many “humic-fulvic” products sold to the supplement and personal-care industries are not characterized at this level.

Why Formulators Choose HumicSure™

  • Water-soluble formats compatible with capsules, tablets, powders, sachets, beverages, and topical formulations
  • Documented sourcing through a single long-term supplier partner (Hymato Products) with pharmaceutical-grade processing standards
  • A clear scientific positioning (“plusbiotic”) that differentiates from the crowded probiotic and prebiotic shelves
  • Documented use in clinically studied finished-product formulations (see Resources)
  • For cosmetic applications, request confirmation of the supplied grade and its INCI naming.

Where HumicSure™ Fits

Dosage formats: capsules, tablets, stick packs, sachets, powders, premixes, ready-to-drink beverages (fulvic fraction), topical creams and serums (cosmetic-grade material).

Industries served: dietary supplements; functional food and beverage; cosmetic and personal care.

Format note: the fulvic fraction is one of the few water-soluble, color-stable plusbiotic ingredients available — making it particularly suited to clear functional beverages, hydration sticks, and any application where insolubility or color is a constraint.

Technical Specifications

Reference values below are drawn from GCI’s product documentation. Request the current specification and lot-specific certificate of analysis before purchase.

Detail Information
Item Code 4626
Common Name Humic and Fulvic Acid Complex
Source Organic plant-derived deposits, Hungary
Supplier Hymato Products
Active markers 75% w/w total humic substances; humic/fulvic ratio 60:40 within that fraction
Appearance Water-soluble powder, brown to black
Particle size 100% below 500 µm
pH 10.0–11.0 (10% solution)
Solubility Fully water-soluble (full complex); fulvic fraction fully water-soluble and clear
Heavy metals Pb <3.0; Hg <0.1; Ni <5.0; As <5.0; Cd <1.0 mg/kg
Microbial Aerobic plate count <10,000 cfu/g; yeast and mold <1,000 cfu/g; E. coli negative/g
Allergens May contain naturally occurring sulfites; request the full allergen statement
Country of Origin Hungary
Storage Cool, dry place, away from direct light
Shelf life 2 years in a well-closed container in a cool, dry place

For loss on drying, request the current product documentation.

Packaging and Lead Times

  • Standard packaging: Confirm the available pack size with your quote
  • Custom packaging available on request
  • Lead time from order: Request current availability and delivery timing

Product Statements

The reference specification includes manufacturer statements for non-GMO and vegan suitability. It does not establish current organic, Kosher or Halal certification. Request current documentation for your intended application.

Documentation Available

  • Specification Sheet
  • Certificate of Analysis (per lot)
  • Safety Data Sheet
  • Allergen Statement
  • GMO Statement
  • Country of Origin Statement
  • Stability data
  • Cosmetic INCI documentation (where applicable)

HumicSure™ is part of GCI’s three-ingredient plusbiotic toolkit:

  • PrebioSure™ — Digestive wheat germ extract. Different mechanism (DMBQ and intestinal cell renewal), often stacked with HumicSure™ in finished-product formulations.
  • MycoSure™ — Organic mushroom prebiotic complex. Delivers prebiotic substrate at low gram doses; complements HumicSure™ in stack-based gut-health products.

Industries Where HumicSure™ Ships

Compliance Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. HumicSure™ is a raw ingredient intended for incorporation into finished products by qualified formulators and manufacturers. It is not a drug and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Supporting documents

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