Diatomaceous Earth

Uses

How it works

Dosage & preparation

Risks & contraindications

Background

Where it comes from

Highlighted claims

• Diatomaceous earth is a fine powder made from the fossilized remains of microscopic algae called diatoms that sank to lake bottoms over millions of years. — Diatomaceous Earth Benefits for Humans
• Diatomaceous earth's defining chemical characteristic is its very high silicon content. — Diatomaceous Earth Benefits for Humans
• Inhaling diatomaceous earth powder can irritate the respiratory tract and cause lung damage with repeated exposure. — Diatomaceous Earth: Benefits, Silica, and How to Use It
• Heating diatomaceous earth transforms its structure from amorphous silica into crystalline silica, which is hazardous when inhaled and unsafe to consume. — Diatomaceous Earth: Benefits, Silica, and How to Use It
• Only food-grade, non-crystalline, non-heated diatomaceous earth should be used for health purposes. — Diatomaceous Earth: Benefits, Silica, and How to Use It
• Diatomaceous earth is the fossilized remains of phytoplankton that lived 13 to 50 million years ago, composed largely of silicon dioxide. — Diatomaceous Earth: Benefits, Silica, and How to Use It
• Diatomaceous earth acts via a physical rather than chemical mechanism in the gut, with abrasive particles scrubbing and sweeping microbes along the intestinal tract. — Diatomaceous Earth Benefits for Humans
• The recommended dose of food-grade diatomaceous earth is approximately one teaspoon per day, taken on an empty stomach. — Diatomaceous Earth: Benefits, Silica, and How to Use It
• Diatomaceous earth is useful for connective tissue support and detox protocols including gut cleansing and aluminum removal. — Diatomaceous Earth Benefits for Humans