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.
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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 
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- Eliminate Fleas
- Eliminate Ants
- Eliminate Bed Bugs
- Eliminate Hornets & Wasps
- Eliminate Mice
- Natural Garden Pesticide
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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 
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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I use diatomaceous earth in my home to ward off cockroaches and silverfish. It works great and doesn’t affect my cats!
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!
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
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?
No! Do not inhale it! It will damage your lungs if you breath it – it’s like breathing fine sandpaper. When using it, you should make sure you do not inhale it while opening and closing the package. I repeat myself because you can do severe damage to your body.
I ingest it and have zero problems. Nails and hair are thicker and stronger than they have ever been. The “warning” in this article is VERY flimsy and as you may have noticed, not founded on any science or study. Oooh it’s a powder that will coat your intestines… no, it isn’t. Like I said before, it’s like fine sandpaper. If anything, it will help move things along in you digestive tract. Just talk to a competent physician if you are worried.
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?
Anything that promotes health is going to be shut down by our government, the person who wrote this article is probably affiliated with them and some type of way. Diatomaceous earth does the exact opposite of what this article claims it does, it’s a shame but it’s the truth, our government does not want us to be healthy!!!!!! Diatomaceous earth pulls mucus from your gut, the mucus that is caused by eating toxic food. This mucus is what causes vitamin deficiencies and disease and diatomaceous earth does a fantastic job at pulling it from your gut allowing your body to become healthy once again, you are absolutely right!
Hi we have just come across this product, for our 2 chickens and Anatolian shepherd puppy, would it be ok for me to have to help with my Rhuematoid arthritis?
Thank you for sharing. It gave me confidence to use it
Yes thank you all for sharing the benefits…I have only been taking it for 5 days and I’m amazed at the benefits…weight loss of 2lbs, no more daily abdominal pain, so much energy -I feel great. And most surprising a lymph node on my neck that has been swollen for years is disappearing! Can’t see how a mineral product making everyone who takes it report these kinds of benefits could somehow secretly be harmful…I will continue taking it!!
I truly believe this article was written so people stay unhealthy. Anything that promotes healing is always going to be shut down. DE doesn’t stick to the lining of your gut Infact it does the exact opposite pulling out the mucous that causes deficiencies. This article is WRONG. I hope you continue healing! Are you fasting at all? It will also promote a lot of healing everyday if you intermittent fast daily! Plz find me on Facebook under Sarah Marie or you can email me@ crazypitbulllady727.com for more tips on how to reverse your cancer!!!!!
I tried to reach you Sarah to learn more about reversing cancer but the email address did not go through.
Hi Sarah,
I Just had a friend who said not to breathe it in and definitely not to ingest but I love DE. Have you heard not to breathe in? She said it will shred your lungs? And wear and N95 to apply it? Have you heard of any of this. Then there is Samantha that says…No! Do not inhale it! It will damage your lungs if you breath it – it’s like breathing fine sandpaper. When using it, you should make sure you do not inhale it while opening and closing the package. I repeat myself because you can do severe damage to your body. What is your opinion?
Thanks
May you share your knowledge with me regarding reversing cancer? Kind regards , Iestyn.
Can I ask how you are ingesting it? Thank you.
Start with 1/2tsp in warm water, then slowly increase to 1 tbsp as you feel is good for you… I started with half teaspoon now I’m on day six and I’m up to 2 teaspoons in warm water daily… i’ve had no side effects of headache or anything so I felt comfortable increasing it that way… make sure to drink plenty and extra water! Best thing I could have done was start taking this!
Right this article is top notch scare tactic BS. It’s amazing for literally everything they said not to use it for. lol
The warnings about ingesting DE still stand, regardless of whether you have not noticed any problems. Over time, you’ll just have to trade in lack of nutrient absorption for less tumors. It’s your choice, but that does not negate the fact that DE will block nutrient absorption in your intestines. It’s not the government trying to suppress health. That’s so hilarious that everyone jumps to that conclusion. Not everything that helps with a few issues is 100% safe.
There are always side effects to everything. The key is to be EDUCATED and AWARE of those side effects so you can make your own choice. If the benefits outweigh the risk, eat it… but you’ve been warned. And if you make a mistake, and in ten years realize you are nutrient-deficient, it will be a big lesson to learn. But someone sharing factual information about DE blocking nutrient absorption isn’t a government-sponsored way to control your access to health. Give me a break.
I totally agree with you on this I take DE. Food grade and it cleans me out. It makes me feel better takes my muscles aches away ,makes me look younger , my hair and nails grow .
I am so glad to read your response.. this article had me spooked to take it, til i read your experience. And i believe, we should only take in information when a person has had ACTUAL experience. Good or bad before being warded off something. Thanks again!!
Thanks, July, you said everything I wanted to know. Especially the part about pups. I want to keep him from of parasites, especially hookworm. The vet always says it’s negative, but
I lost a three year old Havanese because of their mis diagnosis. I am using DE to kill all the parasites. I also have been drinking it for over a year, and I think it’s all been good. Thank you.
Christine
Thank you Thank you so much for your input. I myself have been taking this since 2012 and I feel so much better my bones don’t ache my stomach is so much better than before. Before I would go to a restaurant and literally have to go to the restroom, since I have taking this I don’t do that anymore. It even cures urinary tract infections. I use to drive school bus and have to hold it at times that really messed me up but since I found this no more and talk about no more arthritis. I feel like a new person and I’m 50 yrs. old. My dad is 75 and he had aches and pains before trying this and now he says he’s never felt better. Let the Doctors be miss informed. My Dad and I are walking proof.
May I ask what type of arthritis you had, I have Rhuematoid arthritis and have had some very negative side from my medication and would love to try something natural
Unless you’re eating raw meat, contaminated processed foods or have someone with an active infections living in close quarters with you you shouldn’t be getting pinworms…
I am so glad you posted this reply July and I wanted to reply to you because there is a ravaging disease called Lyme disease that survives antibiotic treatment in many cases and is literally ruining lives and families. If DE destroys parasites and fleas and bugs, it most certainly “should” destroy these biofilms as well! CAN YOU IMAGINE such a simple and affordable treatment for the THOUSANDS that are suffering with debilitating exhaustion and pain not be tried? That is what I am doing after being diagnosed with lyme disease more than 30 years after exposure. I have now read MANY people are in fact reversing their symptoms of chronic lyme disease with DE!!! This product is widely known and positively used as a health supplement! I think with the proper diet (more fiber, no refined sugar), more water, and the use of immune boosting supplements AND DE, a person has a great chance to finally kill lyme disease and it’s co-infections! If it will kill the parasites in my cat, and the ticks in the yard, and the fleas that usually only deadly chemicals kill AND IS SAFE for consumption (according to all the testimonies I have read) then I am going to ignore this article! P.S. Have you listened to the drug ads on TV? You’ll be lucky to make it out ALIVE by following the PROPERLY PRESCRIBED USE OF MEDICATIONS by your DOCTOR! So yes, I am willing to listen to user reports and try this DE to KILL the lyme disease that has tried to kill me. GOD IS GOOD! John 3:16
Exactly. Its wonderful. Have only seen benefits.
1000% agree. In fact, I looked at what appears to be the source of the claim (not being healthy to consume) which is Anthony William’s and there is a link to his book. When you click on the link and get to his book you will see that DE is listed in the beginning of the book as one of the “Dangerous Health Fads” yet there is no other mention of it in the entire book. Anthony Williams is not a doctor, not a researcher, and has no other strongly educated background, and shows no evidence for his claims.
July the most natural way to treat your candida is probiotics, and the cheapest way will be with kombucha. You can ferment your own kombucha tea. For proper scientific info google search for kombucha (or probiotics) and your problem, in this case candida overgrowth. Focus on research journal sites like BMJ (British medical journal). It’s worth your while and the pro’s are endless.
For all the diy health conscious guys out there, always be aware of unsubstantiated publications, specifically advertisements websites.
Thank you for your post. So many distractions and lies to what really can help us.
Diatomaceous earth includes silica but also other chemicals from the original Source. Silica is normally in water, both well water and groundwater such as streams and lakes. I come from Greece where there is a lot of silica in the water, and we have health conditions including obesity, diabetes, OCD, Alzheimer’s and Mania, which can be the result of low levels of ceruloplasmin. I’m not sure that diatomaceous earth is the best form of silica, but by binding copper in protein the way it’s supposed to be, it has temporarily gotten rid of my diabetes which came back when I reduce the dose oh, and it helps the fibromyalgia as well. So I’m not sure that diatomaceous earth is the best form, I don’t understand how the doctors feel that they can take calcium, magnesium, lithium, and silica, and I don’t know what else, out of our water and expected our bodies are going to function correctly when they’re not getting what they were built to get.
I keep hearing how we can replace it and diet. Our ancestors were eating as well as drinking, and there was supposedly more nutrients in the food at that time, so I don’t see how they think that by eating the same diet without eating so much that we get overweight we can get the same amount of nutrients oh, the same amount of calcium, magnesium, lithium, and silica, via our diet. Considering that trientine, which at $62 a pill prioritizes copper to the heart, which seems to be where the body senses that it needs more chemicals to bind copper in the body, has been found to limit or reverse diabetes and Alzheimer’s, maybe we need to put silica back in our water or Diet rather than spending $62 a pill or being sick. The fact that it helps tumors, well, trientine also reverses or prevent certain types of cancer as well, and I guess that’s just another one. And it’s $62 a pill, we’re not hearing much about it. But is silica does the same thing more slowly, and glycine, maybe we need to look at our diet and what we are getting in our water that our bodies are expected instead.
Thankyou. I agree. This article is not correct. Don’t want to put big Pharma out of business.
Right On, July it’s the reason why I ingest a teaspoon in water 1st thing in the morning, empty stomach so it can go to work on the exoskeleton of any parasite worm etc. I mix smaller ratio for my german sheppard and together we hopefully can stay parasite free. The added benefit of drying up my ‘runners runny nose’ mucus it a big annoyance off my mind:) I take it 1 week on, one or two weeks off.
I use it with a small brush into my german Sheppard’s coat to keep fleas off. Because I also dont want her ingesting fleas then larvae and then worms, ya know. So I did buy the kind used for livestock, chickens and I dont breath it in. Even scooping a teaspoon of it into water makes a slight nano dust, so I’m cautious. I sprinkle it in the yard coz we like to be out there flea free:) it’s a great product. It is very similar to bentonite clay and I use that clay on my face. It pulls metals out of the skin. DE also pulls heavy metals out of the body, so added benefit.
God Bless thx for what you wrote.
Thank you so much for sharing your personal experience. This is just what I’m looking for not scare tactics. It’s greatly appreciated because some of us are trying to get well.
How do you use it to ward off the bugs?
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.
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!
Amen!
I take it twice a month and have cleared soo much sickness with it. I agree with you. ?
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.
I agree Cari? Very bad information.
No surprise google recently bought a pharmaceutical company.
Whaat? Now, that is terribly scary. One more reason to get off the Google wagon. Duck Duck Go!
I take a 1/2 cup a day and have lost 40 pounds, my nail and hair grown fast and strong and it helped my IBS. And I have not been sick since, well until now but that is due to a different issue and will be remedied soon. I swear by DE even though my friends look at me like I am nuts. lol
How do you ingest that much? Just putting it in with your water?
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Can I ask you what its done for your skin? My skin is aging real early with wrinkles and not being plump.
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
please tell me your experience with ingesting Diatomaecous Earth? I’m super scared, but also I’m worried about internal parasites, i was out with animals and i found what might be part of a flea in my mouth = tapeworms coming…
So I wanted to try Diatomaecous Earth in a couple weeks, but someone on reddit said she tried ingesting it for better skin and it caused her to bleed. It was a painful lesson and she wouldnt recommend doing it.
People claim it should be used only on an empty stomach.
Would be grateful to know if its something that can be taken daily continuously or does the body need breaks from it
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.
Agreed!? Upsetting and false claims based article. Not cool at all.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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 alijmccright@gmail.com
Thank you ??
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.
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.
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!
Try taking a copper and boron
supplement. Copper especially helps with arthritis
Thank you for this comment about the knots on the knuckles. I have wondered if there is anything that would help.
Have you also tried DE for knots in your knuckles? If so, I’d like to know how it went
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!
Agreed 100%
Why 10 days on then off? Why not just keep a smaller dose consistently?
thank you very much for your info. I have been looking for an answer about medication interaction and this is the only thing I found so far. thank you for that comment!
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.
What you’re saying is so true!! Thank you
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.
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.
If this were true people and cattle taking it for 2-10 years would have blood in stools. They do not.
so i’m concerned with possibly having tapeworms, found what might be part of a flea in my mouth other day. we have animals
in researching, a girl on reddit said she ingested diatomaceous earth for better skin and it caused her to bleed. she wouldnt reccomend it, and to just take silica pills instead. it was a painful lesson to her.
sounds super scary… sigh
i dont get why her body reacted like that. and then positive for others. just not sure what to believe or what’s going on
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.
It doesn’t bother earthworms.
Yes!!!! Thank goodness! Logic and reason!
He is actually a medium who claims to gain his medical knowledge from a spirit that he communicates with. No word on what medical school the spirit attended.
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
The FDA classifies DE as GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) for human ingestion. There have been some studies you can find via google.
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
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.
I am on a medication that causes really horrible constipation. It is so bad to the point that my whole stomach is swollen. Laxatives barely work. If this DE really coated intestines like the author states than how is it I have regular bowel movement’s with DE and within days my swollen stomache begins to flatten. This is literally the only thing that helps my secere constipation. I am aware that not enough studies have been done on DE but, look at the side effects to all the drugs we take. Just be cautious not to breathe it in and be sure you are taking food grade DE. I am so desperate to conquer my digestive problems and this really helps. I am sure having waste accumulated in your body is far worse than anything. I will continue to take this and feed it to my cats.
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.
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…
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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.
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.
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.
I am a CNC and have recommended DE for several years now. My clients have had nothing but great health benefits from DE use. In on scenario an 11 boy with severe neurological damage. The doctors tried so many remedies that they almost ended his life. In desperation his mom brought him to me. One simple test showed an overload of heavy metals. For 6 months we worked with DE and HCI along with good food state vitamins. He is a different person today and in fact recently graduated. Literally DE saved this young man’s life. This article is very poor information.
I am concerned regarding reports that D E should not be ingested,can you tell me if there is any danger to health .
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
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!
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..
Yes, it does say why not. It blocks intake of trace minerals and binds to wall of the intestine. Read it again.
He also has no medical background
Yes, he did not support his theory with any science based article.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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
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?
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.
Detox symptoms. People take it for 90 days. Or 10 days off and 10 on.
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!
I have done my research Tracy, why don’t we just agree to disagree.
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.
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.
How do you use it for your hair? Do you wash your hair with it or take it orally?
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.
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..
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.
Thank you! Because I firmly it’s a wonderful and works excellent when I do my detox.
I meant to say I firmly believe
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.
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!!!
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).
*mouth,not both
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.
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!
Amen sister!!!? Such a foolish article!
Excellent response
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.
Can you link me please?
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!
it itself is full of good minerals.. a real health booster – I love DE
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.
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.
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.
After giving my older cat de he threw up small sand like specs. He also has very thin poop
any suggestions please?
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.
Small sand specs sounds like parasite eggs… Better out than in
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?
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.
Have you tried citronella essential oil, or Lemon Eucalyptus EO?
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.
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.
I’m happy to do this, Linda. I’ve been taking it for about five years.
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.
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.
Thank you for sharing your info on how you and your friends use it. I think this article overlooks the differences amongst pool grade diatomaceous earth, and insect-killer grade (normal grade) diatomaceous earth and food grade diatomaceous earth (edible by most mammals). Haha. Anyway, a good read and so many comments to read through too.