Soil
What used to be in the soil and has now disappeared
The problem isn't on your plate, but beneath your feet. To understand why food is less nourishing today, you have to look at the soil, humus, and fulvic acid.
The problem isn't on your plate, but beneath your feet. To understand why food is less nourishing today, you have to look at the soil, humus, and fulvic acid.
We used to eat differently. Not necessarily healthier, but the soil did the heavy lifting for us.
Healthy, living soil was once full of humus: the dark, rich material created by the decomposition of plants and microorganisms. But the degradation of soil life is something a U.S. Senate committee warned about as far back as 1936—ninety years ago.
What used to be in the soil that has now disappeared:
1. Trace elements
These are minerals we need in tiny amounts, yet they are crucial for enzymes, hormones, and energy production.
Once abundant: thanks to the natural weathering of rock, biodiversity, animal manure, and compost.
Now often depleted: due to synthetic fertilizers (which primarily contain nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium—NPK), erosion, and monocultures.
Examples of trace elements that have disappeared or decreased:
Zinc (Zn) → necessary for the immune system and hormones
Copper (Cu) → essential for iron absorption and energy
Selenium (Se) → antioxidant, thyroid function
Molybdenum (Mo) → helps with detoxification via liver enzymes
Manganese (Mn) → bone formation, blood sugar regulation
Iodine (I) → used to enter our food supply partly through the soil
Silicon (Si) → important for skin, hair, and connective tissue
Plants draw minerals from the soil; if those minerals are no longer there, they aren't in our food either.
These are the natural "transporters" of minerals. They bind minerals to organic acids so that plants (and therefore we) can absorb them more effectively.
In the past: Abundantly present in dark, living soils rich in compost, leaves, and microorganisms.
Now: Largely disappeared due to soil depletion, pesticides, and over-tilled land.
Healthy soils were full of mycorrhizal fungi, bacteria, and enzymes that converted nutrients into absorbable forms.
In the past: 1 teaspoon of healthy soil contained billions of living organisms.
Now: In intensive agricultural soil, that is often less than 10% of what it used to be.💡
Without this soil life, minerals remain trapped in the ground; plants cannot absorb them, so you don't get them either.
Humus is the dark, spongy material in fertile soil that retains water, nitrogen, and carbon.
In the past: Soils often contained 6–10% organic matter.
Now: In many arable soils, that is <2%.
Humus is literally the "bank account" of the soil; the less humus, the less nutritional value and resilience.
Humus is the dark, spongy material in fertile soil that retains water, nitrogen, and carbon.
In the past: Soils often contained 6–10% organic matter.
Now: In many arable soils, that figure is <2%.
Humus is literally the soil's "bank account"; the less humus, the lower the nutritional value and resilience.
In the past, there was a natural balance between calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, phosphorus, etc. Now, synthetic fertilizers (NPK) cause an oversupply of a few elements, which blocks the absorption of others. For example, too much potassium inhibits the absorption of magnesium and calcium.
A portion of the bioactive compounds in plants (such as flavonoids, polyphenols, and antioxidants) is directly linked to soil health.
Less stress and less diversity in the soil lead to fewer protective compounds in plants, resulting in less potent nutrition.
Where soils were once living, mineral-rich, and microbiologically active, they are now often depleted, sterile, and dependent on synthetic fertilizers.
Fulvic acid acts like a turbocharger: it makes other substances you takemore effective.
SMPL72 brings fulvic acid back into your daily routine. Pure, high-quality, and readily absorbable. It supports:
- better absorption of essential minerals
- detoxification of heavy metals
- more energy at the cellular level
Fulvic acid used to be naturally present in your diet. Now, you have to make smarter choices to get it.
Everything you want to know about SMPL72, enrollment, and how it works. Still have questions? We've got the answers.
This varies from person to person and depends primarily on your starting point. Fulvic acid supports the absorption and bioavailability of the minerals you already get through your diet or supplements. The faster your body responds to that improved availability, the sooner you will notice a difference. People with low mineral levels or higher requirements often experience changes sooner than those who are already well-nourished. Some users notice more clarity or a calmer energy level within a few days, while for others, it happens more gradually over a period of weeks. In SMPL72, the fulvic acid is naturally bound to 72 different minerals and trace elements. The most important thing is consistency: fulvic acid doesn't act as a quick stimulant, but as a daily absorption mechanism that builds its effect step by step.
People often get some minerals from various sources, but usually not enough. Furthermore, they are often poorly absorbed by the digestive system. It is important to realize that most supplements are synthetic, and in the case of minerals, they are essentially just rock. These contain large molecules that your body can barely absorb, if at all. We have previously written a blog post about the ins and outs of supplementation; feel free to check out our blog section. You might already be taking magnesium or zinc, but keep in mind that you are only taking one or two of the 60 minerals your body needs every day. When you think in terms of a complementary approach, you cannot simply pick one mineral out of the entire spectrum.
Fulvic acid is not an energy booster, nor is it a substance that provides an immediate effect on fatigue or concentration. What it does is something more fundamental: it supports the way your body absorbs and utilizes minerals. And that very point—the utilization of minerals—plays a bigger role for many people than they realize. Fatigue, "brain fog," and concentration issues often have multiple causes, but in orthomolecular practice, it is frequently observed that mineral metabolism and electrolyte balance are significant factors. Minerals are necessary for processes such as: - signal transmission in the nervous system - energy production in the mitochondria - oxygen transport - fluid balance in and around the cell - enzyme activity involved in focus, alertness, and metabolism If those minerals are insufficiently available at the cellular level, the body cannot perform these processes efficiently. Fulvic acid cannot solve that on its own, but it makes minerals chemically smaller, more soluble, and more accessible to the body. As a result, the minerals you ingest through food or supplements can be better utilized where they are needed. Many users experience a more stable energy level, greater clarity, or fewer fluctuations throughout the day. Not because fulvic acid provides a direct stimulant, but because minerals are able to do their job better. This is a fundamentally different mechanism than that of caffeine, stimulants, or "energy boosters." It remains important to emphasize: fulvic acid is not a treatment for fatigue or concentration issues. It merely supports the biological foundation upon which energy, clarity, and nerve function operate. What an individual notices from it naturally also depends on diet, hydration, lifestyle, and individual needs.
Fulvic acid has a very mild, almost neutral taste. Most people barely notice it when they add a few drops to a glass of water. Some describe it as having a very light mineral flavor, but you usually only notice it if you are really paying attention. SMPL72 is pure fulvic acid with no additives, which keeps the taste soft, clean, and subtle. You don't need to worry about a bitter, sharp, or "muddy" taste, which is common in impure or thick humic products.Most users find that it simply tastes like water with a very faint hint of minerality. This makes it easy to use every day, even for children or people who are sensitive to strong flavors. It is best to take SMPL fulvic acid in a glass of chlorine-free water. Fruit juice is also an option, but avoid hot drinks. It is very easy to use.
Add 7-10 drops daily to a glass of (chlorine-free) water (fruit juice is also an option, but avoid hot drinks). For children: 1 drop per 10 kg of body weight. Feel free to increase the dose during illness or intense physical exertion. For maximum absorption: take 30 minutes before a meal. For an energetic start to the day: take in the morning on an empty stomach. For recovery: take immediately after sports or physical exertion. SMPL72 is a powerful detox, so be sure to drink plenty of water. If you are pregnant or taking medication, build up the dose gradually and monitor how your body reacts. When in doubt, consult your doctor or midwife.
