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What is Diatomaceous Earth and Why You Should NEVER Ingest It?

What is diatomaceous earth and why you should NEVER ingest it! | WholeLifestyleNutrition.com

What Is Diatomaceous Earth?

 

Diatomaceous earth is a chalk-like substance that is composed of fossilized diatoms that have formed together into silica deposits.  The silica deposits are grounded into a fine powder called diatomaceous earth.

There are two different grades of diatomaceous earth; food grade and pool grade.

  • Food grade diatomaceous earth is safe to use for the home, yards, and animals to name a few. 
  • Pool grade diatomaceous earth is altered by high heat and is only safe to use in pools.

Be sure to buy for natural solutions. 

It is most commonly used as a natural insecticide and is great to use on your furry friends to get rid of fleas.

How Do I Use Diatomaceous Earth?

 

There are many uses for diatomaceous earth.  In fact, it is one of the most used ingredients in my !

Here are just a few natural solutions that are featured in my book:

  • Scouring Powder
  • Carpet Stain Remover
  • Carpet Deodorizer
  • Refrigerator Deodorizer
  • Trash Can Deodorizer
  • Car Deodorizer
  • Eliminate Asian Lady Bettles
  • Eliminate Cockroaches
  • Eliminate Fleas
  • Eliminate Ants
  • Eliminate Bed Bugs
  • Eliminate Hornets & Wasps
  • Eliminate Mice
  • Natural Garden Pesticide
  • All Natural Lice Treatment

Now that is a wide variety, isn’t it? And this list just names a few…there are so many more uses for diatomaceous earth.

You can get a free preview of my book here and also sample some of my solutions: Take a Look Inside – 23 Natural Solutions That You Can Try Out TODAY!

But before you start browsing around, go ahead and that will leave you  wondering — “What did I ever do without this stuff”?  Seriously, it is that powerful!

Diatomaceous Earth Should NEVER Be Ingested!

 

Now I know diatomaceous earth is kind of a trendy ingredient these days.

More and more people are ingesting diatomaceous earth and I’m not sure that is such a good idea.

After reading Anthony William’s book , he goes into great detail on why it isn’t a good idea to ingest diatomaceous earth.  Here are a few of his thoughts on ingesting diatomaceous earth:

If you’re using diatomaceous earth products, beware. They’re really, really, really a problem with the immune system. They’re touted as being good for the immune system. They’re touted as being good for the intestinal tract. People are consuming this. Uh-uh, not a good idea at all whatsoever. I don’t care if you haven’t felt a negative impact yet, you have to be cautious.

What this does, it’s like diatomite. It’s a soft rock. It becomes like a white powder. It tenaciously binds to the inside lining of your intestinal tract and it suffocates the intestinal tract. That sounds kind of spooky, right?

What that does is it stop absorption is micronutrient trace minerals. If you continue to use these diatomaceous earth products and you internalize them, you’re taking them internally, you will become deficient in so many vitamins and minerals, everything that it says it does and do.

Not to mention, if you’re a sensitive person with colitis, Crohn’s, IBS, spastic colon, peristaltic action issues, everything, anything in the digestive arena, you don’t want to be ingesting diatomaceous earth. I’m just going to say it right here. You can read more of Anthony’s damaging health fads report here.

I personally do not feel that enough research has been done to ingest this ingredient, so for that reason, I’d recommend not ingesting it. If you are dead set on taking diatomaceous earth internally, please talk to a qualified physician about the possible side effects.

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  1. Jeff says

    March 23, 2017 at 1:45 pm

    I use diatomaceous earth in my home to ward off cockroaches and silverfish. It works great and doesn’t affect my cats!

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    • Halle Cottis says

      March 23, 2017 at 5:15 pm

      So many uses, right Jeff! We don’t have as much of a silverfish problem here (Florida) but I hear they can be quite a nuisance! Glad to hear that diatomaceous earth works well with those little buggers too!

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      • July says

        November 30, 2020 at 12:01 pm

        I disagree with these warnings. I’ve been consuming large doses in water for over 9 years without issue, only benefits. I have granulatomas lung disease with tumors in my lungs, chrones, waisting disease and several other health issues including candida over growth. DE is the only thing that dries out my lungs so well that the tumors stopped growing to the point that it reduced my lung scans from every 3 months to every 6 months. It’s been the best weapon against candida overgrowth as well. Additionally I think what’s missing from your information is that DE destroys the exoskeletons of parasites due to the shape of those diatoms. So when you consume it any parasites you have get destroyed. Most folks don’t realize or processed foods load us up with pin worms and other parasites that take over the digestive system, which is your immune system, and create many ailments of all types. I use it for my pups as well to deworm them and they are worm free vibrant beasties. In my experience it is a gift from above to help battle the toxic world we live in. It makes your nails and hair strong and your skin smooth. I have to say your article sounds a bit like disinformation as far as human consumption. But that’s just my opinion. Thanks for the forum to respond.
        July

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        • Kathy says

          December 9, 2020 at 5:02 pm

          Hi, I just found out that some of my renovations have exposed me to asbestos. The house was built in the mid 80’s so I thought it was free of asbestos. Will Diatomaceous Earth help with asbestos fibers in the lungs?

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        • Serenity Rodarte says

          December 28, 2020 at 10:08 pm

          I completely agree with you July. Diatomaceous earth is incredible for human consumption. Without having proper evidence, I’m surprised that anyone would post an article like this… discouraging it’s use. A bit disheartening to be honest💯

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        • Mary Greentree says

          January 20, 2021 at 6:06 pm

          Thank you for sharing. It gave me confidence to use it

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    • Amy says

      April 27, 2019 at 8:07 pm

      How do you use it to ward off the bugs?

      Reply
    • josh says

      September 4, 2020 at 10:19 am

      Sorry to reply dirctly to your comment but it wouldn’t let me post a stand alone comment. I’ve taken DE for 8 years and have had only positive results. It helped me become regular and seemed to clean me out when i first started taking it. Some of the auto immune issues i had went away. So i think that is pretty good evidence.

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      • A Rich says

        September 9, 2020 at 10:22 am

        I agree here.

        I would probably go a step further here and say that from my experience, all these points of caution toward DE are more relevant to Bentonite Clay consumption!

        Reply
      • Tammy says

        September 13, 2020 at 10:34 pm

        I take it twice a month and have cleared soo much sickness with it. I agree with you. 🙌

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      • Cari says

        October 26, 2020 at 8:06 am

        Same here. Theres actually heaps.of evidence. I do not suffer with my RA because of DE and have beenbtakingbf9rniver 10 years. Also, it cleans your already clogged and coated intestines and DOES NOT clog them. This is very bad information.

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        • Serenity Rodarte says

          December 28, 2020 at 10:10 pm

          I agree Cari💯 Very bad information.

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    • Azure says

      September 14, 2020 at 5:43 pm

      If your cat inhales it it will damage their lungs big time. I lived in NYC with huge roach problems and later when the dot but stuff came along (dap or some such) they were gone forever. As I had cats I had the super only dab it on behind the fridge and stove. (it was so horrific at one point one would come home late, turn on the lights and see hundreds scatter. Nothing worked).

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  2. john says

    June 30, 2017 at 9:25 pm

    I would like to try D E but after reading the reports re never ingest D E I am concerned for health reasons, can you let me know if in your opinion those reports have any credibility.

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    • David Bollinger says

      May 15, 2018 at 5:28 am

      The author sounds good and knowedgable stating benefits and uses of De then falters and fumbles. Clearly we have our own homework ahead of our lives and future lives will benefit from our experience now. I would suggest mixing with colloidal silver and food grade h2o2.

      Reply
      • Auriol Hutchins says

        January 18, 2021 at 8:09 pm

        I would like to suggest Ionic Silver as our bodies are Ionic. Colloidal particles are too big. Have a look into it – I’m sure you’ll be surprised. I use an Ionic hair dryer – it is amazing – wouldn’t go back to an ordinary one now.

        Reply
    • Louis says

      June 29, 2019 at 9:58 am

      John,
      The author of this article is basing her opinion on Mr. Anthony William’s spiritual beliefs that claim to have a special supernatural connection to the human body! He has no medical training Or a practice license! And raving about salary juice based on what he thinks is good not based on medical knowledge or rigorous clinical trials. You always have to look into who’s voicing his opinion and their credentials. This article is based on a fortune teller’s opinion!! I hope that helps.

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      • Lori Lamb says

        July 26, 2019 at 7:27 pm

        I’ve taken it internally for years with no problems, I add it to my smoothies and it does wonders for your skin. You can find pros and cons of everything, it’s called food grade for a reason. Research it and if it resonates with you, try it!

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        • karen says

          October 2, 2019 at 6:27 am

          Can I ask you what its done for your skin? My skin is aging real early with wrinkles and not being plump.

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        • Tamara E Wright says

          February 26, 2020 at 9:17 am

          Yes indeed, I’ve taken it now for a few years. I’m always regular, skin is glowing, nails are long, hard and beautiful, my hair has a thicker texture. I drank a tsp mixed with a 8oz water every morning, some days with a smoothie. It’s absolutely a Grade “A” Food product in my home.

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        • Sb says

          March 28, 2020 at 2:19 pm

          I took it for years too but first thing in the morning without food. It may flush out nutrients like coffee of tea so you’re suppose to take it an hour before eating

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          • Dale says

            December 7, 2020 at 12:39 pm

            I respect you opinions on DE, however, I completely disagree. Please do not publish information that you aren’t studied on! I n reading the comments you have clearly biased some people from something that might be beneficial for their health. Please be more responsible with your information in the future.

        • barbara childers says

          July 22, 2020 at 11:34 am

          Have been using the food grade for years,just a TBL per day mixed in water. It really helps keeping the bowels regular. A close friend also ingests this and people are always complimenting him on a clear and healthy complexion. It is a safe and helpful product.
          BTW farmers have been adding this to animal feed for many years since it is an anti-parasitic,great for de-worming intestinal parasites. Works the same way for humans!

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        • Heather Blackwell says

          August 14, 2020 at 9:48 am

          I’m giving it a try. I’ll let you know how it goes. I have several friends who use DE and they have positive reports, also, in regard to hair/nails/acne.

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      • Christy says

        October 8, 2019 at 3:14 am

        I agree, and saying that diatomaceous earth “binds” to the intestine…I don’t believe this, it does just the opposite; too many people have tried DE with great results for purging the intestine, myself included, over the past 5 years, with only good results. I find this article really lacking in all respects.

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        • Serenity Rodarte says

          December 28, 2020 at 10:14 pm

          Agreed!💯 Upsetting and false claims based article. Not cool at all.

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      • Hope says

        November 30, 2019 at 10:32 am

        Well said, I have researched all medical websites and as of today there are no known side effects nor does DE interact with any medications, my mother had arthritis so bad in her fingers and hands she couldn’t even make a fist, she had knots on top of knots on her knuckles DE ten days on…ten days off …for 90 days her hands have almost went back to normal, her memory has improved too, parasites are in everyones body and they wreak havoc on the brain and body, DE is an all safe detox for everything!

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        • Joanne Truitt says

          January 4, 2020 at 1:02 pm

          I’ve been taking 3 tablespoons daily for about 4 years now and it’s night and day differences with my arthritis. I was ready for a wheelchair and instead am back up and hiking. Every time I’ve run out or opted to stop taking it to test if it’s really the thing that’s helping, within a few weeks I can’t flex my hands without wanting to weep from the pain. Knees, feet, much of my back and neck, I am riddled with arthritis.

          I find so many of these anti DE consumption articles to be based on opinion and usually saying, “There’s no medical proof yet so don’t try it.” I would love to be part of a study to put this to rest. I see a pain specialist and have been on (and am currently on) many medications that simply cannot mask the pain of arthritis, not even narcotics. They help a bit but they simply mask pain- they can’t make my joints move more smoothly. And again, I would absolutely love to be a part of that study because I want to know HOW it works. All l know if that it absolutely does work for arthritis.

          At 45, having taken it nightly for many years now, I can attest that my intestines are not blocked, nor am I having issues absorbing nutrients. I know this as I regularly have bloodwork done due to my other medical issues (arthritis is just a side effect of having Ehlers Danlos, as is being hyperadrenergic, having mast cell activation disorder, disc degeneration, cervical cranial instability, etc etc).

          My options for arthritic medication is limited to narcotics and immunosuppressants, due to decades of ulcers from taking anti-inflammatory medication so often in earlier years. Personally I would far rather try diatomaceous earth than take a medication that suppresses my immune system, which is why I started taking it years ago.

          It’s truly wonderful to be able to walk again. I suspect I’ll still need surgery in my foot because it had already fused so much before starting DE but it’s absolutely worth trying in my (admittedly quite biased) opinion.

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          • Bea says

            February 7, 2020 at 1:42 pm

            Thank you so much for sharing your story! I try to take it 10 days on and 10 days off….I”m only at 1 tsp when I do. I don’t see that it has helped with hair loss- I hear so much about that….but my main reason for taking it is because I have ULCERS in my stomach and my small intestine and grade A esophogealititis or something dealing with esophagus.

          • Molly says

            February 11, 2020 at 6:33 pm

            Just curious- have you ever been tested for Lyme disease? Your symptoms/ailments sound like many I’ve come across during my extensive research of Lyme.

          • Allison J Smalley McCright says

            February 17, 2020 at 12:14 pm

            Hi Joanne! My
            Name is Allison, I have struggled with pain for over 15 years. Doctors believe it’s Eds & possibly psoriatic arthritis… are use activated charcoal and been tonight clay every night to help with my inflammation and gut inflammation- would you be willing to chat w me via email? I would love to chat about what you go through & what helps & doesn’t… my email is [email protected]
            Thank you 🙏🏻

          • Al Garcia says

            March 1, 2020 at 4:10 pm

            Joanne Truitt, you may want to check out LindaEmmanuel.com and listen to all her info. In addition, 9010us.com, which will a little out of the box, but it sounds like you’ve gone through enough to be open to it. Finally I think everyone should be listening to Dana Ashlie on youtube, and if that’s eventually scrubbed, just find her on Brighteon.com. I hope you find answers and live an amazing life full of energy, laughter, love, and true connection with those you love.

          • Alice says

            May 17, 2020 at 4:10 am

            I wished you were the one writing this article! I have been ingesting it for over a year. I am 61 and my bowls and joints, hair and nails are much better. I believe it is called silica. Do your research people.

          • Chelsea says

            November 22, 2020 at 12:15 am

            Thank you so much for sharing this, Joanne! I’m EDS/MCAS, too and have been on the fence about DE for so long due to all the usual masty worries. I’m so glad to hear it’s working for you and look forward to trying it soon!

        • Jamie says

          February 13, 2020 at 7:41 am

          Thank you for this comment about the knots on the knuckles. I have wondered if there is anything that would help.

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          • Tiffany Yates says

            June 19, 2020 at 3:33 pm

            Have you also tried DE for knots in your knuckles? If so, I’d like to know how it went

        • Heather Blackwell says

          August 14, 2020 at 9:51 am

          Awesome news! There will always be nay-sayers trying to keep people from having good health without BigPharma. I also am a regular user of colloidal silver and daily raw fruits/veggies as natural immune boosters/natural healing. Yet I have read articles warning people away from colloidal silver and raw fruits/veggies as a way to boost immunity/heal the body!

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        • Serenity Rodarte says

          December 28, 2020 at 10:15 pm

          Agreed 100%

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      • Erica says

        February 2, 2020 at 6:23 pm

        I would agree with this comment. The example just points out his opinions about DE. It doesn’t show real evidence that what he says is true. If you really want to know do the research and that should point you to the truth.

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      • Nadia says

        March 6, 2020 at 10:38 am

        What you’re saying is so true!! Thank you

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      • Elizabeth says

        March 7, 2020 at 10:24 am

        This is the worst cited article I have ever read. With a headline like that I expected to read studies of adverse reactions rather than a quack like the self professed/no medical training whatsoever “medical medium”. If he is so worried about nutrient deficiency he should not be touting a celery juice diet. I have had patients get very sick and end up in the hospital for following his advice. The author of this article should do a LITTLE BIT more research before perpetuating misinformation on the internet.

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      • Carie says

        May 2, 2020 at 8:16 am

        I use it for garden pests specifically because of it’s razor sharp composition. Internally, I would be leary because of the sensitive nature of internal mucous membranes. Common sense tells me it’s not a good idea.

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        • Deb RN says

          September 9, 2020 at 6:27 pm

          If this were true people and cattle taking it for 2-10 years would have blood in stools. They do not.

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        • Abe :) says

          October 31, 2020 at 12:49 pm

          Just be careful using it outdoors. The razor-sharp composition will get rid of pests, but it will also harm beneficial life such as worms.

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          • Wayne K. says

            January 9, 2021 at 9:44 am

            It doesn’t bother earthworms.

      • Cari says

        October 26, 2020 at 8:07 am

        Yes!!!! Thank goodness! Logic and reason!

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    • Liss says

      September 13, 2019 at 8:50 pm

      Well that would come from the Drug and Food Administration because this is put into our food the foods we buy from the store so we already ingest DE

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      • Annette Kastner says

        January 22, 2020 at 8:34 am

        The FDA classifies DE as GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) for human ingestion. There have been some studies you can find via google.

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    • sharon E stephens says

      November 12, 2019 at 2:46 pm

      Ive been consuming this for over 6 years and my health has improved drastically . people making claims against it have absolutely no knowledge of what they are talking about they are repeating what theyve heard or read from someone else. Big pharma wants to lay down a paper trail of damaging reports because it works and helps many individuals and when you dont need to cover up symptoms with a pill sold by big pharma then it puts a dent in their ever growing pocketbooks

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      • Jane says

        December 2, 2019 at 11:57 am

        I think big Pharma puts the untruths about DE out there. They don’t want people off drugs and medicine. Makes sense as they would not profit as much if people went to natural cures.

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    • Zoe Mortensen says

      January 4, 2020 at 11:23 pm

      I have always had yeast infections from the minute I got off a period to the next. I also had terrible stomach problems since I was a child. May be a coincidence, but after I stopped eating Gluten and started taking Diatomaceous Earth, both symptoms are gone. It’s been about 15 years now, I’m 52, and my colonoscopy was all good except Diverticulosis (my brother and other family members have Diverticulitis). There was no sign of buildup in my intestines and all my labs are good. It has not helped at all with my hair, nails, or colesterol though. Since yeast is too many bugs in your system, I think that this is perfect for that problem. Wish more research was done, but I wanted to give my account on DE, food grade.

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      • Bea says

        February 7, 2020 at 1:48 pm

        Same here ZOE!
        I also have diverticulosis….and I’ve done DE with no improvement on my hair or nails-don’t know of cholesterol …. but I will continue to take it…I might even go up to 1 TBSPN daily.

        thanks for sharing!!

        Keep researching natural healings-WE come from the earth, so it’s only NATURAL THAT we would be HEALED from the earth…

        Huggsss
        Zoe Mortensen SAID: I have always had yeast infections from the minute I got off a period to the next. I also had terrible stomach problems since I was a child. May be a coincidence, but after I stopped eating Gluten and started taking Diatomaceous Earth, both symptoms are gone. It’s been about 15 years now, I’m 52, and my colonoscopy was all good except Diverticulosis (my brother and other family members have Diverticulitis). There was no sign of buildup in my intestines and all my labs are good. It has not helped at all with my hair, nails, or colesterol though. Since yeast is too many bugs in your system, I think that this is perfect for that problem. Wish more research was done, but I wanted to give my account on DE, food grade.

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      • Shelli says

        May 16, 2020 at 5:15 pm

        Try doing some research on Borax and that may help you as well. It gets rid of candida. I have been doing exactly what the website, the borax conspiracy, said to do now for 2 months and my yeast overgrowth is completely gone. (I make a borax solution of 500mls water and 5 grams of borax…then you take 1 tsp of the mixture 2-3 times a day and work up to a certain level. I am on 3 Tbsp 2-3 times a day) Now I will be adding DE as well to my routine, but borax helped a lot! Just don’t take borax directly, make the solution first! Check out the website, the borax conspiracy.

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    • Annette Kastner says

      January 22, 2020 at 8:37 am

      Anthony Williams quoted in this post uses poor grammar and doesn’t cite even an anecdotal account of any negative effects. This has no credibility. The FDA classifies DE as GRAS (generally recognized as safe) for human ingestion. There are some studies on its use which can be found via a google search.

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  3. john says

    June 30, 2017 at 9:29 pm

    I am concerned regarding reports that D E should not be ingested,can you tell me if there is any danger to health .

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    • You'reAHfoolishFucker says

      March 5, 2019 at 11:53 am

      I fed food grade DE to my petskunk everyday …he lived to be a super duper senior. I have taken it in the past and will start soon again and will feed it to my dogs & horses.yourAHfoolishPeople

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      • Colleen says

        November 16, 2020 at 9:20 am

        I give it to my horse for worms vs chemical dewormer. I have her fecal tested every 3-4 months for worms and have never had a positive result! Used it over the last 10 years on my other horses & they never had worms!

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  4. The Truth says

    July 6, 2018 at 4:38 am

    I can tell just by the way he writes that Anthony William isn’t too bright. What makes him the authority on DE? He doesn’t say why not to injest it, just that it’s very, very bad..

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    • Bawa says

      July 12, 2018 at 10:38 am

      Yes, it does say why not. It blocks intake of trace minerals and binds to wall of the intestine. Read it again.

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      • Rick Wilson says

        August 16, 2018 at 11:32 am

        He also has no medical background

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        • DE says

          December 27, 2018 at 1:15 pm

          Yes, he did not support his theory with any science based article.

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      • Jen says

        September 11, 2018 at 5:40 pm

        His claims are pure rubbish. Diatomaceous earth can’t bind to the walls of the intestines. It’s an exfoliant, basically cleaning the intestinal walls. This is why it works so well to “clear you out”. By its very properties it wouldn’t have a binding affect. That claim has me almost without words. As for interfering with absorption, that’s also untrue. A healthier digestive system will absorb vitamins and minerals MORE effectively. For example, one thing DE does is rid the body of parasites and yeast overgrowth. If you have a tapeworm in your intestines, that is guaranteed interfering with your absorption of nutrients. The eradication of said tapeworm by DE only improves the situation. That’s just one example. As long as you’re using food grade DE – and using it properly (meaning within the directed dosing guidelines and methods) – this isn’t a substance that worsens absorption of nutrients. Now, people with chronic health conditions ALWAYS have special circumstances, so someone who already has absorption difficulties shouldn’t be using something like this without ongoing supervision by a doctor, but that goes for any medical intervention…. And that still doesn’t make this person’s claims true.

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        • Jeffrey says

          October 13, 2018 at 9:54 am

          Jen, we have an issue here in Orange Ca. With very small Asain mosquitoes.
          Do you think ingesting D.E. would help to repel them?

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          • Debra says

            January 16, 2019 at 9:10 pm

            Diatomaceous earth does not repel insects. It kills them. It shreds their bodies apart. But they would have to walk through the dust or have it sprinkled on them. Most mosquitoes, I think like water. I’m not sure if the stuff would work when it it wet.

          • Elaine says

            March 13, 2019 at 4:23 am

            I have taken it for a whole now. It cleans the colan, detoxes, and is a great way to absorb minerals. If you have food poisoning of a stomach bug.. it helps clear it up faster than going to a doctor. People have been taking it for years. It doesn’t take minerals from you.. it gives minerals and can help your skin, nails and hair. It has also helped heal lungs as it seems to help clean them out and get them working better. It has helped my eyes. I heard of it doing this and have taken much more regularly the last month. I had my eyes checked yesterday, and my prescription in my right eye has just gone from a +2 to a
            + 1.75 and I lost the astigmatism that I have had for years.
            My nails are much stronger too.

        • Alina says

          November 27, 2018 at 9:23 pm

          I actually have tried diatomaceous earth for 3 weeks everyday and I regret it . I have ruined my gut . My nails got vertical lines on them and my hands are extremely dry and cracking , I never had it like this and my nails have been beautiful before and now Iam suffering trying to heal my gut . I think the DE ripped off the mucus from my colon . I also got a huge headache and UTI after this . And yes I bought the food grade one in my local health store .

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          • Nini says

            March 22, 2019 at 9:37 am

            Alina what are you doing now to heal your gut? My husband had the same problem with the DE. You said it ripped off the mucus from your colon. Wondering if this is why my husband is having these issues. I agree with you Alina it is not good for some people. People need to be aware.

          • Max says

            April 11, 2019 at 10:30 am

            Your reaction to DE if parasite die off. Parasite eggs hatch during full moon. The de disturbs them or kills them. You must use more than a month along with a colon cleanse or bath to rid the toxins. Your reaction is called herxheimer reaction. The more parasites and yeast you have the worse the reaction. It won’t tear your organs. I’ve used it for years

          • Peter says

            September 12, 2019 at 6:44 am

            Hi Alina.

            Thanks for sharing your experience.
            I am considering ingesting DE so appreciated your comment. Still assessing all comments.
            Everyone is individual and you obviously have specific individual health conditions also. eg. someone with a stomach ulcer will have a different experience and shouldn’t do certain things.

            I think your nails is a good clue or sign.
            I am not a Dr but the western world has western society health issues.
            Fortunately, I studied clinical biochemistry.
            Check your Vitamin D, Vitamin C, Calcium daily intake.
            Are you getting enough strong sunlight each day on your skin?
            Are you indoors a lot?
            It sounds like pre-rickets and you may not be getting enough sunlight, Vitamin D or calcium. (or something is not working!)
            Perhaps supplement with Vit D and C. ( i prefer to eat an orange)
            Of course, if you have serious gut issues…you may not be absorbing the food you eat.
            Goto a Dr and see if they can give you a vitamin shot to bypass the gut.

            Keep a food diary. Then see a dietitian or naturopath with it.

            After a decade…I realised my gut was reacting badly to some dairy!
            It took me 10 years to nail it down for me.
            So I cut out cows milk and that helped my gut settle.
            …If you try that, make sure you replace the calcium with other sources.
            eg…soy milk, oat milk, oats, etc….

            Who knows what is the cause of half this stuff?
            Roundup?
            Intensive farming?
            5G and mobile phones?

            Hope this helps you?

          • Cynthia says

            February 8, 2020 at 3:12 pm

            I have been taking it on and off for years and it may depend on the company you are buying from. Its tricky because they all say food grade, 100% pure but we know there our bogus companies out there. Depending on your medical issues you may feel some side effects because it is working to fix what you have so I seriously would give it at least 2 months or as someone said 6 weeks before you give up on it.

          • Deb RN says

            September 9, 2020 at 6:34 pm

            Detox symptoms. People take it for 90 days. Or 10 days off and 10 on.

        • Tracy says

          January 4, 2019 at 9:13 pm

          I totally agree with Jen and everything she says about DE! I have found many great things about DE on how it is good for you. Diatomaceous earth can’t bind to the walls of the intestines. It’s basically cleaning the intestinal walls. A healthier digestive system will absorb vitamins and minerals MORE effectively. I feel great using it! My energy, stronger nails and hair! I joints also don’t hurt like they once did! I also use it in my garden and for my cats!
          I have done alot of research before using! I think you should do more research!

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          • Halle Cottis says

            January 15, 2019 at 5:03 pm

            I have done my research Tracy, why don’t we just agree to disagree.

          • Jeanette says

            July 15, 2019 at 10:21 pm

            We have all been ingesting DE for years, because it has been used in the food and farming industry for years. It has been and is being used, for example, to prevent clumping, and stickiness for gummy candies and to help keep grains fresh in grain bins. “The Food & Drug Administration lists diatomaceous earth as “Generally Recognized as Safe”. “Food grade” diatomaceous earth products are purified and safe. They may be used in foods and as anti-caking materials in animal feed, or as clarifier’s for wine and beer.” So, it’s already in most individual’s bodies but not enough to get the benefits they could by consuming more. Just saying.

        • Diana says

          January 22, 2019 at 10:16 am

          Hi Jen, I ‘ve been taking food grade DE for years. It has made my hair thicker and stronger. However, with aging and medications I’m taking at 65, I am experiencing dry mouth and mucous membranes. Do you think DE could also be contributing to this newer problem? Thanks for your input.

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          • Luconda says

            April 6, 2019 at 12:21 pm

            How do you use it for your hair? Do you wash your hair with it or take it orally?

          • Linda Keller says

            September 21, 2019 at 3:26 pm

            DIANA. I am first researching DE. Have never taken it. I am 75 and have been experiencing dry mouth for the last few years as have several friends in the older age category. I think it comes with the terrain.

          • Al Garcia says

            March 1, 2020 at 4:34 pm

            Diana: you HAVE to take DE with LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. That’s how it destroys insects, it dries them up! So, it sounds like you simply need to take a lot more water with the DE. I will also suggest the websites I suggested to someone else, since you said you’re on medications. LIndaEmmanuel.com, 9010us.com, oh, and I had forgotten, LiveLongerLabs.com – the most amazing products there, and Dana Ashlie (just look her up). Also, I drink this shake every day, and it’s amazing: Blend (with a good blender), small chunk of Ginger root, a smaller chunk of Turmeric root, juice of 1 lime (not lime juice, an actual lime – everything natural, raw, fresh, and organic if possible), small handful of wild blueberries, several sprigs of parsley, some coconut milk or cream (or actual coconut), a chunk of Aloe Vera (you HAVE to rinse it – look it up), a little of raw honey and/or stevia for sweetness, Moringa powder, 1/4 inch slice off a beet (yes, raw), and beet leaves, and if you like the consistency, some avocado. Like I said, you need a good blender 🙂 Add a little filtered water, or almond milk, or quality greek yogurt (no sugar, plain, with the good bacteria – if you eat dairy), and top it off with several ice cubes. Do NOT add sugar, and although at first you’ll need more honey or stevia so it tastes yummy, lower that every time until it’s very minimal use of it. It actually tastes good, and if you look up all the ingredients and how good they are for your body and health, it’s crazy good!! This is anti-inflamatory, pro stem-cell, lots of vitamin C, pro-healthy blood pressure, etc., etc..

        • Veronica says

          February 2, 2019 at 2:28 pm

          I concur. I have used food grade Diatomaceous earth with livestock and with patients and on myself with great success. It is especially successful in binding mold …. and on another note even helps with cellulite and gives you the eyelashes of a camel. Some of MM ideologies , I have found to be very useful and insightful. Other contributions I have found to make patients much much worse. Diatomaceous earth has restored the lives of many I know…. so this is an example of the latter.

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        • Wanda says

          June 15, 2019 at 4:50 pm

          Thank you! Because I firmly it’s a wonderful and works excellent when I do my detox.

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          • Wanda says

            June 15, 2019 at 4:51 pm

            I meant to say I firmly believe

        • Julia Burton says

          October 27, 2019 at 9:37 am

          My concern is that as a fine silica it can be airborn and cause lung damage . The very reason that it is so affective for so many uses is that it cuts with sharp glasslike structure. in fact glass is made by melting silica. If the body cannot digest or soften these edges you have tiny glass particals that may cut your lung cells and intestinal villia….since I am a sculptor and have to use powderd sliica in the ceramic shell that receives the molten bronze I have seen VERY strong warnings on the bag about inhalation of these fine airborn silica particles. It actually can enter air upon high temps that I have to use and be invisible! A msk is a MUST so it says and outside ventilation. Like asbestos the body cannot dissolve it. Internaly I’m sure the body washes it away with the bad guys but in lungs I am skeptical. Be careful use your own mind to determine since it is not spoken of as so many other things arnt till it is too late.. Like ROUNDUP that early statements said it was unharmful to humans just weeds. I used my own mind to questionn it. I looked how it works .. then I avoided it on what I found. Thirty years later the truth is out. I don’t have to worry though because I thought about it myself and made a judgment based on what I found. This diatomaceous earth is the same . I like it I use it but be ware. DONT breath it! they will say it thirty years later no doubt.

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          • maggie harris says

            November 2, 2019 at 2:24 am

            I have inhaled it I am only reading this now. I am so very sick. My lungs hurt. I am having a hard time breathing I used a “puffer.” maybe 6-7 loads.i also apologize for my writing but I am looking for ANSWERS!!! I have no medical care have been to the hospital and transferred to another only to be sent away. No energy whatsoever, numbness for over a week now PLEASE HELP!!!

          • Jodie says

            November 17, 2019 at 11:26 pm

            Maggie, and anyone else having problems with DE- how much water are you drinking along with the DE? You cannot expect results without upping your water intake. Pharmaceuticals are destroying our ability to understand the way our bodies work, especially when it comes to digestion. Imagine being covered in sticky, greasy, flour (what we eat) and someone hands you a scrubber (DE) and says “ok, wash up!” And they spray you a couple times with a misting bottle – enough to get you damp and cause everything to congeal all over your body – and that’s it. You wouldn’t be clean! In fact, you’d probably be even worse off than before! It’s true for your insides as well (fact: saliva in your both breaks down your food more than any other part of your digestive tract. It’s not magically getting liquefied in your body unless you add liquid!! Please chew thoroughly and please drink more water so your body can work! If you pee all the time, you are not drinking enough water. More water = less trips to the bathroom once you’re actually hydrated).

          • Jodie says

            November 17, 2019 at 11:27 pm

            *mouth,not both

          • steve says

            January 23, 2020 at 9:27 pm

            Roundup was made by Monsanto for profit. Do some research on Monsanto and you will quickly understand. Thank goodness they are finally gone and the buyer, Bayer, is paying for their treachery. Diatomitaceous earth is a natural substance.

          • Deb RN says

            September 9, 2020 at 7:34 pm

            I accidentally breathed a puff of this in the air, nothing happened. I am fine. Workers who mine DE are also fine. I am not saying it is ok to breath, I have read that you actually have to breathe a large amount for a while to cause damage. It just takes common sense, like not breathing in you flour while cooking. Big pharma is on the campaign trail to demonize DE. And that can mean a good thing for us, IT WORKS!

        • Serenity Rodarte says

          December 28, 2020 at 10:28 pm

          Amen sister!!!💯 Such a foolish article!

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      • Scott Smith says

        September 4, 2019 at 4:44 pm

        It actually does the opposite, increasing your bodies ability to absorb minerals your body needs. There are numerous studies to document this use of food grade de. Dont beleive everything you read here.

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        • Gordon McCormack says

          January 30, 2020 at 9:25 am

          Can you link me please?

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      • Hope says

        November 30, 2019 at 10:33 am

        Well said, I have researched all medical websites and as of today there are no known side effects nor does DE interact with any medications, my mother had arthritis so bad in her fingers and hands she couldn’t even make a fist, she had knots on top of knots on her knuckles DE ten days on…ten days off …for 90 days her hands have almost went back to normal, her memory has improved too, parasites are in everyones body and they wreak havoc on the brain and body, DE is an all safe detox for everything!

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      • Deanne says

        January 2, 2020 at 1:23 am

        it itself is full of good minerals.. a real health booster – I love DE

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    • Barbara says

      September 27, 2018 at 2:14 pm

      I agree, I have ingested food grade Diatomaceous earth for several years now, and I believe it has helped my immune system. I have Candida from being a Vegetarian several years ago, and I would have it daily.

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  5. Megan says

    August 23, 2018 at 1:58 pm

    I ingest it. I had a terrible problem of insomnia, anxiety attacks, bloating and headaches while breastfeeding my baby after I had lost about 40 lbs over the course of a couple months. I started taking DE and all the symptoms disappeared within 2 weeks. I had dealt with those symptoms for a couple weeks and researched a lot about DE from personal testimonies and holistic doctors and nutritionists. I’m glad I took it. I still take it occasionally when symptoms start to arise again. The key is not to take it when ingesting food, vitamins, or medicines. It is best to wait a couple hours to make sure the DE doesn’t take out the good nutrients you ingest.

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  6. DeROCKS says

    September 7, 2018 at 7:15 am

    I use DE all around – for me, for my pets, for the yard/house.
    I put it in my Coke every day – makes it all fizzy – and it helps
    me feel better.

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  7. diane says

    September 20, 2018 at 9:10 am

    After giving my older cat de he threw up small sand like specs. He also has very thin poop
    any suggestions please?

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    • Debra says

      January 16, 2019 at 9:16 pm

      You may have given the cat too much, especially if it is the first time. Even when people consume it, they are only to consume maybe a teaspoon or so to start. A cat is way smaller than a human, so they probably only need maybe an 8th of a teaspoon in their food. I know a lot of people are saying they believe it is dangerous for humans to consume, but many veterinarians and farmers have given it to their animals for years with great results; you just have to know how much to give for a particular animal, and how often.

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    • Lola says

      May 9, 2019 at 12:27 pm

      Small sand specs sounds like parasite eggs… Better out than in

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  8. Jeffrey says

    October 13, 2018 at 9:55 am

    Jen, we have an issue here in Orange Ca. With very small Asain mosquitoes.
    Do you think ingesting D.E. would help to repel them?

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    • Joanne Truitt says

      January 4, 2020 at 1:18 pm

      It has nothing in it to repel them. I’ve consumed 3 tablespoons a day for maybe 5 years now (it helps tremendously with my arthritis pain) and even on that amount mosquitoes find me absolutely delicious. Your best bet is to be freshly showered (there’s something in our sweat that attracts them), and not breathing heavily (the carbon monoxide we exhale attracts them also).

      When I go for hikes in our swampy forests here I just make sure I’m well covered and then wrap a light summer scarf across my mouth so that it helps disperse each time I exhale instead of it being a cloud of breath that they can be attracted to.

      If you need to do yard work, if you can, keep spraying yourself down or jump into a pool if you have one. You obviously can’t minimize the amount that you exhale but continuously washing the sweat off of you will help you to not attract them.

      As an aside I have tried a whole lot of botanical essential oil type mosquito repellents and none of them seem to work terribly well. I’m down to using a DEET product or rinsing off regularly. Mosquitoes hide beneath plants during the heat of the day so the more you disturb plants (including grass) the more likely you are to kick up mosquitoes! It’s why yard work can be so awful, it shakes them loose and up into the air.

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  9. Jk says

    January 5, 2019 at 2:33 pm

    Obviously there is a difference between pool grade DE and food grade. However, if the food grade DE works in the body as the pool grade works in pool systems I could understand the problem with consuming it. I worked at a pool for a few summers including cleaning out the pool filtration system. They add DE to the water to help catch the pool pollutants (like dirt, hair, leaves). It is extremely effective in clumping to pollutants and was tricky to remove from the fabric filters (part of the cleaning process was to spray water on the filters to wash the polluted DE down the drain before adding fresh water and DE to the system). I think it sounds feasible that it could attach itself to nutrients and a person should consult medical professionals before and during use.

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  10. Linda says

    January 26, 2019 at 3:25 pm

    I’m not convinced that the DE is the sole reason some have had worsening/new symptoms. I’d love to hear from someone who’s willing to subject themselves to scrutiny by giving specifics as to before and after DE usage, i.e. general health info, symptoms, how/when DE consumed (w/ or w/o meals? with enough (in oz/L per day) of water/liquid, dosage (initial to end) activity level/lifestyle/life events-good or bad—stress?), etc. I recognize this sounds like an informal study that may warrant scientific research & controls. However, I believe much can be gleaned by those of us that need specific examples and more info. and those who’ve not had a net benefit might gain insight as to results. So long as we’re intent & focused on learning and exchanging information/opinion as such, I believe the exchange won’t enter the realm of the offensive/defensive. I’d love to have respected authorities’ definitive/exhaustive research on the matter, but sometimes an informal series of question/answer can lead to informed risk-taking.

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    • Joanne Truitt says

      January 4, 2020 at 1:21 pm

      I’m happy to do this, Linda. I’ve been taking it for about five years.

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  11. John Soother says

    January 31, 2019 at 1:45 am

    This article is hilarious and that “doctor” talked alot but said nothing what so ever. “It gets stuck to intestine walls” what? Show us a picture or at least care to explain a bit more on the topic how that happens?

    He just used common fear inducing commentry without a shred of evidence so that people wont profit from naturally existing helpful ingredients. Discard this whole article and give it a go. Of course keep it moderate and simple.

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  12. Angie says

    February 4, 2019 at 4:10 am

    I have eaten diatomaceous earth food grade for years. I use to just mix it in a smoothie or my coffee but now I just eat it on my cereal. I give it to my dogs because they’re always catching rabbits and rats. It keeps the intestinal worms from taking over.
    For me, I never have any pooping problems, my hair is very soft, thick and healthy. People don’t believe I’m 53. I’m told all the time how young I look. I’ve had no serious health issues. No medications I have to take. And I smoked cigarettes for 35yrs. I quit a little over a year ago. I use to have alot of adult acne, but very little since eating diatomaceous daily.
    When you 1st start eating it your acne will get worse at 1st until it cleans the toxins out. But then it gets better.
    My daughter gets UTI ‘s a lot, but not when she faithfully eats the diatomaceous. My roommate has constipation problems and when nothing else seems to do the trick he comes and asks me to make him what we call a poop shake….. banana milk shake with diatomaceous earth food grade.

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  13. Vida C says

    February 13, 2019 at 1:14 pm

    I just started taking it 3 days ago, let’s see how it goes, how long can I start seeing results? For hair, weight loss , face?

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  14. Joel Williams says

    February 20, 2019 at 11:51 pm

    It works great if you maintain proper hydration. If you don’t drink enough water while taking DE you will surely see constipation, dry skin, etc…

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  15. Tanya says

    March 9, 2019 at 10:41 pm

    Is it harmful to someone with celiac disease?

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    • Christine says

      March 14, 2019 at 4:53 pm

      Not sure, if you want to try it, i suggest starting with a very small dose. You really need to concentrate on healing your leaky gut. I know a lot can be done in cases like yours with proper diet. I would consult a naturopathic doctor first.

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  16. Jack says

    April 8, 2019 at 8:26 am

    The title is irritating. This is all your opinion and you definitely SHOULD NOT tell us what we SHOULD NOT do.

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    • Halle Cottis says

      April 8, 2019 at 9:32 am

      I’m not telling you to do anything and yes, this is my website where I share my beliefs. That’s why it’s my website. You are free to read my content and it is okay if you don’t agree with everything I say.

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    • Chodd says

      April 11, 2019 at 11:04 pm

      I’ve used DE for 7 years and I live it. It work better than anything I’ve tried to clean me out. Also pysillium husk activated charcoal bentonite clay works too. You can’t listen to people if you know you used something and it works for you you can’t listen to everybody. I am into all homeopathic medicines herbs and teas.

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  17. Yofisofi says

    April 22, 2019 at 2:20 am

    Hello, I am curious as to how DE works if you ingest it — as a gardener, I’ve learned that DE applied to soil/plants does not work once it gets wet, so I’m confused. Can someone please clarify?

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  18. Peter says

    April 22, 2019 at 11:11 am

    I have been ingesting DE for many years and like it. I mix it with some Apple Cider Vinegar first to activate it and then put it in my smoothie. I have no health problems. I am 52 now. I have recommended DE to all my clients too. They have had great results. It is a collagen booster. Great for hair skin nails joints bones and improving digestion.

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  19. Cindie L. says

    May 16, 2019 at 10:02 am

    The guy you quoted used no scientific studys or references. If you look it up on ncmbi you find it lowers cholesterol extremely. Like any supplement its not a one size fit all but I do not know that eventually it will be included in a pharmaceutical.

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  20. Asia says

    May 29, 2019 at 9:21 am

    D.E. is great I take a tablespoon in 8 ounces of water every morning along with pure collagen peptides powder in my coffee. I’m 35 with 3 young kids and feel like I am in my early 20s.

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  21. Angelica says

    May 29, 2019 at 12:12 pm

    I plan on using it in my garden, but I’m worried it will end up in my food and I have gut issues already. I’ve been trying to find any actual evidence that it either helps or harms the gut and and I’m finding plenty of opinion but nothing on actual studies done, not even on animals. Nobody’s referencing anything, they’re just pointing to the next site and that one has an opinion that points to the next site… none of them end in a reference to a science journal article. Anyone have some actual proof or a keyword for a starting point on pubmed? Thanks!

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    • Karl says

      May 29, 2019 at 6:12 pm

      This healthline article sources several peer reviewed documents: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/what-is-diatomaceous-earth

      What I gather is that it doesn’t supplement your diet in any way. Though it is super effective at pest control and keeping dry foods dry in a completely non-toxic way.

      That’s why I think this article is so harmful! Diatomaceous earth is an excellent tool to keep pests off our food and increase its shelf life with no side effects!

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  22. Marysia says

    June 19, 2019 at 1:52 am

    For the past year I’ve been taking half a teaspoon of DE in a large glass of water most mornings on an empty stomach and an hour or more before breakfast. I do this as part of the Root Cause Protocol which thousands of people worldwide follow with great results.

    I tried the MM’s celery juicing thing (to restore stomach acid levels) before the RCP but after 6 weeks of daily morning celery juice I started to experience constant nausea and painful stomach cramps straight after drinking it. It took a week after stopping the celery juice for my stomach to come right and after a break I tried it again but same problems arose. I re-tried several times but it was no good. I’m now quite dubious about MM’s recommendations, they don’t work for everyone. He’s lost credibility with me.

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  23. mathew says

    July 2, 2019 at 10:03 am

    Dipshit

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    • Ted Wimsly says

      August 31, 2019 at 8:37 am

      exactly…, DE…greaT stuff, use it correctly.

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  24. Mathew says

    July 2, 2019 at 10:05 am

    They let anyone post BS on the internet…..

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    • Frank Cockman says

      August 31, 2019 at 8:39 am

      that is the truth,,,this article is total nonsense ..

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  25. Bob says

    July 24, 2019 at 1:57 pm

    Bought some food grade off amazon, and totally regret it.
    Not only did it make my stomach ache. I feel I’m having a histamine reaction. the back of my throat feels like the lining is being ripped off. I consumed it without doing any research, just some people on youtube saying it’s natural and your body loves silica.

    None of these sellers tell anyone to not inhale the dust, with is similar to ASBESTOS.

    You’re basically consuming ground up glass. That’s the truth. Sharp glass that is ripping up your system, your organs, as well as all the “worms”. I’d rather have the worms. I feel awful. I would like to find a way to detox the diatomaceous earth. 100% regret it. government should either do some clinical trials with this on humans, or outlaw it for human consumption.

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    • Nancy Edwickerstone says

      August 31, 2019 at 8:43 am

      ..you are am Imbecile…no need to respond further to a nitwit like you!!!

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    • Joanne Truitt says

      January 4, 2020 at 1:31 pm

      Bob, I am sincerely sorry that you suffered so much from consuming it without researching what you were taking and knowing to never inhale it. If you can find the places that suggested it to you I would recommend commenting there as clearly they aren’t giving that information out and they ought to. I’ve consumed it for about five years now and whenever anyone asked me about it is the VERY first thing I say to them- do not inhale it! 2nd- make sure it’s food grade. 3rd- start on a very small dose, usually 1/8 of a teaspoon for a week or two at least before doubling that.

      I understand why you’re upset as it is incredibly irritating to the lungs and throat when dry, but please don’t say it should be outlawed simply because you didn’t know that when so many of us rely on it. Without diatomaceous earth the only thing I could use for my arthritis at this point would be immunosuppressants and they would destroy my immune system. Please, please point your ire at the people that deserve it- the ones who told you about it without any of the warnings. It was incredibly irresponsible of them.

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      • Darek says

        October 20, 2020 at 8:03 am

        His expressions, and remark regarding regulation, suggests of a shill of big pharma.

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  26. Gina says

    July 25, 2019 at 2:31 pm

    I’m a nutritionist and just wanted to add that food grade DE is already abundantly found in many things we already eat. It’s used as an additive and flowing agent in some supplements. DE will add minerals to your body and not cause mineral deficiencies. Like most things it’s about balance and not overdoing it. I believe food grade DE is safe to ingest when used properly and not over used. Start slow, take it for 2 weeks on then 2 weeks off. Inhaling DE is another thing, you want to avoid inhaling it because it can cause lung problems, which is luckily reversible most of the time. So, don’t inhale DE.

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  27. Stephanie Wahlberg says

    October 18, 2019 at 6:39 pm

    I love DE! We take the food grade internally. Silica is required for rebuilding collagen. It helps give you a glow because it helps carry blood cells to carry more oxygen and nutrients to the skin. Within one week, my teens acne cleared up significantly. It is a natural anti-inflammatory. After 6 months, my dad’s hair went from silver back to strawberry blond. With all due respect, to the Medical Medium, celery is one of the worst produce for pesticides even if after it has been juiced.

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  28. Molly says

    October 20, 2019 at 7:22 am

    I first took Diatomaceous Earth about 5 years ago for several weeks and felt like I had more energy, I even liked the taste and looked forward to my daily drink. However I developed Gastritis while taking it, so I immediately stopped. I couldn’t stomach anything for several days and have had really bad indegestion every day all day ever since, however I had been diagnosed with Gerd a couple of years before ( but it was all chest pain before and no indegestion). I imagined my Gerd would of gotten worse anyway and was hoping it was just a coincidence that it happened when it did, so I decided to try it again a couple of months ago. After 4 or 5 days my stomach started rattling around non stop (which is how the Gastritis started last time ) and I had to stop taking it. I guess it’s just not for me. I’ve seen some claims of it healing Gastritis and other digestive issues, but it just seems to irritate mine and make them worse. I’ve read far more positive reviews than negative and would still recommend it to someone without preexisting digestive issues or Gerd.

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    • Darek says

      October 20, 2020 at 8:17 am

      I am a retired physician, and a naturopathic doctor too. I have treated GERD (caused by helicobacter pylori) , including myself. It is tough, and not a single element by itself does the job.. (Hyperthermia, with Short Wave seem to be the most powerful part.. you have to search for it, VERY few clinics offer it) other then that, Iodine & Colloidal Silver, are very helpful. DE contains little Boron, so it might be useful, but you might be better with very small dosage, and very gradual increase, to prevent a Herxheimer response.

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  29. Devi Shammuramat says

    November 6, 2019 at 10:34 pm

    Out of all the different uses, can anyone tell me if this stuff can be used to purify fruit juice (by adding to boiling juice, in order to bring out impurities – but of course Not ingested) ?

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  30. Anthony says

    January 10, 2020 at 10:03 am

    Blasphemy, the “medical practitioner” you quoted cites no studies, no evidence, not even logic. His conclusion isnt even logical let alone scientific, and im willing to bet money he’s clueless about the real studies published on DE. I was a huge skeptic of the stuff and thought it was BS for the longest time (thanks in part to your article), until i actually tried it and it literally cured my vision problems, my malnutrition issues and much more. I was scared of this substance but after taking it i see now that fear was unfounded. at least try it befote writing this presumptious… article- no offense intended.. its true though,

    What ‘doc’ doesn’t mention is that DE actually only coats things it has a magnetic affinity for, like parasites, which have a distinctively different electric charge than say good bacteria.

    If you dont believe me, put a tbsp of DE in a glass of water and then let it settle for an hour. No matter what, it will always magnetically rearrange itself into the same pattern on the bottom of the glass, a perfectly level torroidal shape. Incredible. Ive never seen another substance do such a thing.

    Im a huge skeptic of pretty much everything woowoo, but this stuff is the real deal, i mean that from my heart. if magic exists, it is Diatomaceous Earth,

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  31. Rochelle Watters says

    January 19, 2020 at 5:41 pm

    William is best known as the “Medical Medium”. He is a New York Times bestselling author who has published 5 books. … According to the legal disclaimers on his site as well as on his Goop articles, William has no certifications of scientific or medical training. And in my opinion he has a “really, relimited vocabulary 🤣

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    February 4, 2020 at 7:13 pm

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  33. Maxwell says

    February 22, 2020 at 2:15 am

    “It tenaciously binds to the inside lining of your intestinal tract and it suffocates the intestinal tract.” – Absolutely wrong, zero science to back this in any way whatsoever. Mixing DE with water requires INSANELY high amounts to have it approach anywhere near a “suffocating” consistency.

    “What that does is it stop absorption is micronutrient trace minerals.” – Absolutely wrong, DE is, in fact, loaded with trace minerals and easily absorbed. All science shows that silicon does NOT build up in the body.

    Keep up the scare tactics, wackadoos. Try science sometime.

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  34. Tom Smith says

    March 23, 2020 at 8:33 am

    I’m gonna be 65 March 25th, 2020 and I’ve been drinking FOOD GRADE DE SINCE JANUARY 23RD 2017 to detox and improve my immune system. I barely had symptoms of a flu early 2017 and recently two days ago and continue to take take FOOD GRADE DE AND DRINK AT LEAST 3 glasses of water throughout the day. I’m almost back to 100% since two days ago. I also sent info to the CDC/CNN/FOX/DELCO TIMES EDITOR AND THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER with no response. Whoever wrote the article is partially correct for you should not take calcined grade DE//FOOD GRADE DE IS UNCALCINED AND WILL USUALLY SAY LESS THAN 2 or 3 percent crystalline. FOOD GRADE DE IS AMORPHOUS and should only be consumed into the body with liquid by mouth and drinking at least three cups of water a day. MAKE SURE WITH YOUR DOCTOR THAT IT WILL NOT INTERFERE WITH ANY MEDICINE//over and out, DIA TOM

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  35. MJM says

    March 24, 2020 at 5:51 am

    Empirical evidence is king. Experiment. Listen to your body not the words of others. Trust your intuition and instincts. We’ve been trained to believe we are much MUCH less than we actually are. We are amazing. We are the apex of creation. Stop believing the lie.

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  36. Mazyar says

    March 28, 2020 at 12:36 am

    Hello

    Thank you for usefull article regarding Diatomaceous earth, we also found it very important for human health. Please keep us updated with more usefull informations.

    Best Regards
    Mazyar

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  37. Andante says

    March 28, 2020 at 10:57 pm

    This article is completely misleading.

    The most important fact that is NOT mentioned in this article is that there are *two different forms* of diatomaceous Earth. The one labelled “food grade” is extremely healthful. The one not labelled “food grade” should never be ingested and can indeed do harm.

    Food grade diatomaceous Earth helps your digestive tract in myriad ways, and has been used successfully for many years by many people. It is indeed an asset for those with digestive ills.

    But never ever ingest any diatomaceous Earth that is not labelled “food grade”! It is not meant to be eaten by humans.

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  38. Trakehner says

    April 3, 2020 at 4:25 am

    My husband tried it and had several serious seizures right afterward- he does have epilepsy due to brain trauma. He did not have a seizure in a long time before this, AND he never had more than one in a day. THis was 3 horrid ones, in a few short hours. He was very incoherant for a few minutes after, which he usually goes back to normal right away.
    Just wanted to make sure people knew that it can interfere with meds., and just to be cautious.
    I personally have had no trouble with it (except that sorry to be graphic, but the toilet clogs with #2 when I’m using D.E.) OTher than that, I feel great from it.

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  39. chamitch says

    June 18, 2020 at 1:21 am

    the lack of any kind of research is astounding and to say things on a health website is not responsible. site something! while DE may or may not be good for anytihg internally for humans. this “blocking” the gut is silly and 100% made up in some naturopaths mind no doubt or maybe a chiro. Anyway, DE is used ALOT in farming pigs infact, who absorb nutrients like us.. if a farmer noticed he had to supplement more by using said product they would not use it esp if caused noticible SIGNIFICANT changes that blocked nutrietn uptake as they want to get them fat as possible fast! I am assuming it is mixed in much higher rates then folks are eating it. major concerns would be heavy metal content as oceans lakes etc concentrate heavy metals radioactive ones aswell esp in muddy bottoms that concentrate for 100s of thousands of years where these are mined.

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    • truth hurts says

      December 13, 2020 at 4:02 pm

      do the candida spit test in a glass of water, then add DE, you will see the webs being dismantled.

      all drugs are derivatives of plants (or natural source) taken and manipulated by drug companies made to maintain a condition (never to cure it), with side effects that can be worst than what its treating.

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  40. Stephen says

    July 5, 2020 at 9:25 pm

    Good article although i wouldn’t say it’s perfectly fine for everyone. I can confirm that i get a rash reaction when it touches my skin. Also, my cat has developed a dry patch on her skin where she has a newly formed bald spot from over grooming. No vet has been able to suggest a verified reason and after multiple pet specific solutions nothing has resulted in an answer to why she developed this habit. This started only when we moved into our latest apartment where the cleaners use D.E. prior to moving in. I know this is simply an assumption but I have a feeling she may be reacting to the D.E. as well. Perhaps there are multiple types of D.E. and we have a one off situation going on.
    I am in the process of doing deep cleaning and vacuuming quite often to get this stuff up but boy is it stubborn!
    Again, thank you for the article but i just wanted to state my experience with it as i’m newly learning about it.

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  41. ky says

    July 13, 2020 at 8:12 pm

    fake news

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  42. Landon says

    July 21, 2020 at 8:33 pm

    Hey guys I am Landon. I wanted to start this off by saying I am not going to read every comment on this page but just by seeing one I am going to comment as well. This person Anthony William’s that you are talking about. Look at his credibility. He states “tenaciously binds to the inside lining of your intestinal tract and it suffocates the intestinal tract”. But if you look him up on google, he is “a medium who offers pseudoscientific medical and health advice based on alleged communication with a spirit.” Basically he has no REAL license in medicine or degree in college or anything science based that we should trust. I understand we can learn over time however knowing he has no credibility or known experience such as tests, experiments, recording, just a big mouth, we should not listen to him. Also, “based on alleged communication with a spirit”, count me out! If I am learning what to put in my body and what to eat, I don’t want to learn from a spirit. I want just regular hardcore tests, experiments, credibility, experience, and EVIDENCE. So much now-adays we have people that made crap up. I am going to continue taking DE food grade.

    [Things I have learned: Silicon nano-meter can be absorbed by rats at safe amounts for 28 days with no noticeable biological problems. DE can be as small as 3Micrometers all the way to 1millimeter. Absorption of DE in rats was seen to be dependent on size. And the size that they started to absorb was noted once reaching nano-meter size. Seeing that DE can be all the way around 3UM(Micrometers) and 1micrometer is 1000nanometers, It is obvious that the rats absorbed a good amount of silica with no toxic effects. And seeing that humans digestive organs are much more complex, we must be able to absorb a good amount of silica from ingesting DE. That being said, more research is needed to understand the full effects of silica that is safe. Right now, In the united states the limit is 2% per ration ingested. (This is because the effects of more are not known). ] >>>https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4184165/<<>>https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6466221/<<&lt;

    Thanks for reading my insight on food grade DE.

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  43. katalin says

    July 31, 2020 at 5:16 pm

    I took DE for 5 days and developed excruciating headache with nausea and my blood pressure shoot up tremendously. Did anybody have a similar experience at all?

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    • Deb RN says

      September 9, 2020 at 7:39 pm

      These are detox symptoms. Just cut down on amount of DE for awhile. Then titrate up.

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    • Darek says

      October 20, 2020 at 8:23 am

      Could be few issues, IF @ all DE related, most likely-not enough water, or too high dosage, Herxheimer response, or unrelated issues.. If you start, take very low dose, & lots of fluid.

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    • Hazel says

      January 16, 2021 at 7:02 pm

      I took the tiniest bit, like 1/4 tsp in water (I left a comment of my experience if you want to read it) and had a huge reaction from it. Yes it did cause rapid heart palpitations. Kept me up all night. In fact, I think if I had taken more, I would have been in real trouble. I kept at it but I didn’t take nearly the amount that other people talk about taking. I only took the tiniest bit (I think even 1/8 tsp might be a lot for someone) in the morning with water. In a couple weeks, it no longer caused the heart palpitations, even when I increased the amount to 1 tsp. For me it definitely was worth taking in the long run. But only because I went at a pace my body could handle and didn’t overdue it. I take this stuff seriously. A lot of people don’t react much at all to it but I think it could be dangerous for some people if they take too much at once. I read at one point that when Candida is killed, it’s byproducts can cause heart palpitations. However, I don’t remember where I read that. I just thought mentioning it might lead you in the direction of some answers. Anyway, I can’t say DE is right for you but I hope hearing my experience helps inform you in some way. The heart response can be intense. And of course, headaches (which luckily I didn’t experience), can be a scary thing when you don’t know why you’re experiencing them. I wish you and your health the best

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  44. Michelle Kelley says

    August 11, 2020 at 6:13 pm

    The medical medium does not do any research. He gets his so called information from the spirit realm. Hence, the term medium.

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    • Mark G says

      August 23, 2020 at 2:52 pm

      Exactly right. And this is why I refuse to take one iota of advice from him. He’s a snake oil salesman as far as I’m concerned.

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    • Deb RN says

      September 9, 2020 at 7:38 pm

      You mean he gets his info from demons.

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  45. Ji says

    August 11, 2020 at 6:19 pm

    I swear, do not ever use diatomaceous earth in your house or anywere.
    It is literally impossible to remove, I tried everything to make it go away it just wont! Especially in clothes and materials of the sort.
    I am saying this because I feel my lungs have a hard time breathing and my eyes are red all the time.
    I perform much worse in sports and I feel tired. This stuff is to be avoided at all cost please do not buy it and do not use it ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    • Deb RN says

      September 9, 2020 at 7:37 pm

      This is not true. I have put DE heavily on bed, floor and carpet. It vacuums up easily. And gives energy. If you are tired, you are detoxing.

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  46. Mark G says

    August 23, 2020 at 2:51 pm

    Anthony Williams is not a doctor. And he even tells you on his website that everything is for entertainment purposes only. Also, he has no actual clinical evidence to back up any of the statements he has made. So why would you listen to him?

    I have been vegan for 32 years and I have seen all sorts of flim flam artists come and go. Anthony Williams is one such person. I would never take advice from him. Especially considering that people have been consuming DE for decades.

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  47. Tia says

    October 30, 2020 at 7:44 am

    Is this safe to use when having a stomach ulcer, as well as a hernia/tear in my diaphragm?I want to use it for arthritis.

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  48. Toja says

    December 12, 2020 at 1:53 am

    I dont think so they will help you with asbestos problem in your lungs asbestos is of shape little small hooks the works similar to fishing hooks if they get in the can’t go out

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  49. Pat says

    December 13, 2020 at 7:16 am

    Anthony WIlliam… Hahaha. Who can take that guy serious?

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  50. Serenity Rodarte says

    December 28, 2020 at 10:45 pm

    😂🤣😂 👌

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  51. Russ H says

    January 3, 2021 at 3:10 pm

    Zero legitimate sources or studies for your claims.

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  52. Hazel says

    January 16, 2021 at 6:32 pm

    I suffered from fatigue and SO MUCH debilitating brain fog for 20 years until I took diatomaceous earth. No doctor had been able to help me with my problem. I read about it in a blog, took the tiniest bit in water (around 1/4 tsp) because I wasn’t sure what I thought about it. My reaction was huge with just that tiny bit (heart palpitations, awake all night) but I kept up with that daily (in 16oz of water and increasing to 1 tsp). Despite my extreme reaction, and partly because of it, I had a feeling it was doing something I needed done. And it was. My brain fog cleared and my energy increased. I still have health problems, including a bit more fatigue than I’d like, but I haven’t suffered in the helpless overwhelming way I did before I tried diatomaceous earth. And it’s been 6 years now since I did that. Diatomaceous earth isn’t necessarily for everyone but if it can significantly and permanently change someone’s life for the better- I wouldn’t advise against it. It’s also a bit unfair to expect a medical medium, or even a doctor, to advise everyone in the world what to take or not take. We all have different health situations. And the reason given is that DE can prevent nutrient and mineral absorbtion. Even if that’s the case, the benefits could totally outweigh that possible temporary drawback. I theorize now that my body was dealing with thickened developed colonies of fungus protected with heavy metals. Nothing I tried before DE (and I tried antifungals) had the strength to do anything. That’s just my theory. All I know is DE gave me a piece of my life back and I only took it once a day, for a few weeks, around 6 years ago. It’s pretty amazing.

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  53. Joe says

    January 22, 2021 at 11:32 am

    Food grade DE is absolutely beneficial to ingest. This is a perfect example of doing your own research and trials with things. many persons will have a negative response to ingesting simply because it doesn’t sound normal. Many millions of Americans are manipulated daily by reading or listening to others opinions instead of researching themselves. Politically, a person may hear (1) thing they like about a candidate and they are ready to vote but had they researched they may find (dozens) of things they dont agree with. DE is beneficial and a wonderful inexpensive product that can rid body of parasites, colon polyps, strengthen bones, remove metals & many more…Another excellent inexpensive product is sodium Bicarbonate (Baking soda) doctors would rather prescribe harmful drugs damaging a persons stomache & liver than just using baking soda. It promotes alkalinity warding off heartburn that leads to problems. I recommend buying brands that a refined and mined better than arm & hammer. Dont let a misguided article like this put you on a wrong path. Always research because there will always be persons like this one whom write to manipulate.

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