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Ancient Earth Minerals Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Body Ecology

Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Ancient Earth Minerals is a dietary supplement by Body Ecology with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for general immune support, gut and digestive health, mineral/trace element supplement.Based on those ingredients, 257 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Fulvic Mineral. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Ancient Earth Minerals by Body Ecology

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • “Humic/Fulvic Minerals” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (900 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

Ancient Earth Minerals contains two active ingredients: humic acid and fulvic acid. Both are extracted from organic matter and are marketed as mineral-rich compounds.

The product is delivered in a vegetarian capsule.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: anti-aging, detoxification, thyroid and adrenal support, immune health.
  • We looked for evidence on: Lead toxicity, Respiratory tract infections, thyroid function, adrenal function, skin aging.
  • The closest evidence on file: Fulvic Acid is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Respiratory tract infections (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Fulvic Acid is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Lead toxicity.

The evidence we have for fulvic acid doesn't establish that it works for the conditions it's often used for — respiratory infections, lead toxicity, eczema, fatigue, and hay fever all fall into the insufficient-evidence category. That means the science to prove it works for these purposes isn't there yet.

Humic acid has no effectiveness ratings in our data.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Humic Acid Fulvic Acid

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Fulvic acid appears generally well tolerated in the short term, though high-quality human safety data is limited. The most common side effects from oral use are diarrhea, headache, and sore throat; in rare cases, a bone condition called Kashin-Beck disease has been reported.

Humic acid safety data are also limited and product purity varies, so the caution is to use it carefully. The safety data advises against both fulvic acid and humic acid during pregnancy and while breastfeeding due to insufficient safety information.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Humic Acid Fulvic Acid

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Fulvic Acid.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; immunosuppressants / transplant drugs.
  • For scale: 257 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Check before using if you take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (Moderate interaction), immunosuppressants (Moderate), or thyroid hormone therapy (Moderate). These are the medication types fulvic acid may affect.

Your pharmacist or doctor can help you decide if this product is right for you.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and some safety-information gaps remain.

If you take blood thinners, immune-suppressing drugs, or thyroid hormone, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product — fulvic acid may interfere with how they work. Even if you're not on those medications, the limited human safety data means this is worth discussing with your own healthcare provider, especially if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 21, 2018.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Ancient Earth Minerals, straight from the product label.

Brand Body Ecology
Barcode (UPC) 758000300131
Net contents 120 Vegetarian Capsules
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 21, 2018
DSLD ID 180997
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Ancient Earth Minerals by Body Ecology, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
3 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
3 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
40
UPC/BARCODE
758000300131
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories0 Calorie(s)--
Calories from Fat0 Calories--
Humic/Fulvic Minerals900 mg--
Humic Mineral----
Fulvic Mineral----

Other ingredients: Vegetarian Capsule

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Label statements
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Formula

100% Pure Plant-Derived Bio-Mass Fulvic/Humic Minerals, Trace Elements, Vitamins, and Amino Acids. Body Ecology Ancient Earth Minerals are a rich source of bio-available nutrients chelated from ancient plant matter. We bring you a complete blend of humic, fulvic, micro and macro minerals, and amino acids.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Ancient Earth Minerals aids in anti-aging, promotes, detoxification, supports the thyroid and adrenals, and helps to build a healthy immune system.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Recommended usage: Take 3 capsules in the morning, and 3 at bedtime.

Storage

Store away from heat and sunlight.

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children, do not use if tamper evident seal is broken.

Keep out of reach of children, do not use if tamper evident seal is broken.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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.

General

BE007K16

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formulation

Gluten Free. NON-GMO.

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Ancient Earth Minerals by Body Ecology label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Ancient Earth Minerals by Body Ecology

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size3 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container40 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Humic/Fulvic Minerals

900 mg per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetarian Capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Ancient Earth Minerals by Body Ecology Drug Interactions

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257Drugs
257 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Ancient Earth Minerals with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Fulvic Mineral3 drug types · 257 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, taking fulvic acid may decrease the effectiveness of anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro evidence shows that fulvic acid, formed from the oxidation and polymerization of protocatechuic acid, can shorten prothrombin time in human plasma, increasing the risk of clot formation.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Immunosuppressants

Theoretically, taking fulvic acid might decrease the effects of immunosuppressive therapy.
Animal research shows that fulvic acid stimulates immune function.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Thyroid Hormone

Theoretically, taking fulvic acid with thyroid hormone therapy might interfere with the ability to normalize thyroid function.
Animal research shows that fulvic acid increases the plasma level of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and decreases the thyroxine (T4):triiodothyronine (T3) ratio.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Ancient Earth Minerals, from the product label.

Body Ecology

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Name
Body Ecology
City
Los Angeles
State
CA
ZipCode
90036
Phone Number
800-511-2660
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Ancient Earth Minerals by Body Ecology: Common Questions

Does Ancient Earth Minerals by Body Ecology interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Ancient Earth Minerals has a known interaction with 257 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Ancient Earth Minerals contains 2 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
What are humic and fulvic minerals?
Both come from decomposed organic matter and are marketed as mineral-rich compounds. Humic acid and fulvic acid are the active ingredients in this product, each with their own properties — though what they actually do in your body isn't yet proven by solid evidence.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data advises against it. There isn't enough information to know if either ingredient is safe during pregnancy or while nursing, so it's best to avoid it and talk with your doctor or pharmacist about alternatives if you're interested in this type of product.
What side effects might I notice?
With fulvic acid, the most common are diarrhea, headache, and sore throat. Serious side effects are rare. Humic acid safety data in humans are limited, so uncommon side effects may not be well known.
Does this product actually work for fatigue or respiratory infections?
The evidence we have doesn't prove it works for those uses — or for eczema, hay fever, or lead toxicity. That doesn't mean it won't help you, just that the science to confirm it isn't there yet.
Why does this interact with so many medications?
Fulvic acid's 257 interactions mostly come from its theoretical effects on how your body clears drugs and handles specific systems like immunity and thyroid function. The interactions span broad medication classes rather than individual drugs.
Is this product safe to use?
Short-term use of fulvic acid appears generally well tolerated, but high-quality human safety data are limited. Humic acid safety data are also limited and product purity varies, so both ingredients warrant caution. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you.

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Sources & How We Checked

Ancient Earth Minerals's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

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The 6 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Humic Acid 3 references
  1. Dietary Supplements: What You Need to Know — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements Source
  2. Using Dietary Supplements Wisely — NIH NCCIH Source
  3. Dietary Supplements — MedlinePlus Source

See these in context on the Humic Acid monograph →

Fulvic Acid 3 references
  1. Lu, FJ. Arsenic as a promoter in the effect of humic substances on plasma prothrombin time in vitro. Thromb Res 6-15-1990;58(6):537-541. PubMed
  2. Vucskits, AV, Hullar, I, Bersenyi, A, Andrasofszky, E, Kulcsar, M, Szabo, J. Effect of fulvic and humic acids on performance, immune response and thyroid function in rats. J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl) 2010;94(6):721-728. PubMed
  3. Gandy JJ, Meeding JP, Snyman JR, et al. Phase 1 clinical study of the acute and subacute safety and proof-of-concept efficacy of carbohydrate-derived fulvic acid. Clin Pharmacol. 2012;4:7-11. PubMed

See these in context on the Fulvic Acid monograph →

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