Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Humic acid has a long history of use in traditional and folk medicine, particularly in Eastern Europe, China, and parts of Asia, where humic substances from peat and soil have been used for various gastrointestinal ailments, including colitis. The traditional rationale is based on the observed anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties of humic substances, as well as their reported ability to bind toxins and modulate gut flora. However, when it comes to scientific validation, the evidence is limited. A small number of animal studies and preliminary in vitro investigations suggest that humic acid may exert anti-inflammatory effects on the colon and protect gut mucosa, but robust clinical trials in humans are lacking. A few small-scale studies have reported symptomatic improvement in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including colitis, following supplementation with humic substances, but these studies are often limited by small sample sizes, lack of controls, or methodological weaknesses. Major gastroenterological guidelines do not currently endorse humic acid as a treatment for colitis. In summary, while there is a traditional basis for its use and some early-stage scientific interest, the overall evidence supporting humic acid for colitis is weak and not established by rigorous clinical research.

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