Is zeolite safe for humans?

Zeolite has been rated Generally Regarded As Safe (GRAS) for human consumption by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) and it has been used commercially for water filtration for years. Most studies published show the effectiveness of zeolite to clean up contaminated water from heavy metals and other toxins.

Does zeolite cross the blood brain barrier?

As zeolites do not cross the intestinal barrier, and not even the blood–brain barrier when the particles are big enough (no nanoparticles), this suggests an indirect mechanism that acts remotely (gut?) and positively on the brain.

What are zeolites used for?

Based on the pore size and absorption properties, zeolites are among the most important inorganic cation exchangers and are used in industrial applications for water and waste water treatment, catalysis, nuclear waste, agriculture, animal feed additives, and in biochemical applications (Bogdanov et al., 2009).

How does zeolite remove heavy metals?

Since most toxins, such as heavy metals, radiation, and pesticides, are positively charged, zeolite is pulled to the toxins, like a magnet, and sucks them up into its structure. This makes zeolite an effective detox method for a number of toxic elements.

Is zeolite FDA approved?

The FDA considers zeolites to be GRAS (Generally Regarded As Safe), but does put restrictions on their use. With all this potential mineral content, you can imagine zeolite might also be used as a vehicle for feed minerals.

Is zeolite and bentonite the same thing?

Zeolite and Bentonite are both known as effective pollutant binders. The difference lies in the mineralogical structure. Zeolite, as a microporous tuff rock, has a crystal lattice structure with cavities and Bentonite, as a clay mineral, has a layered structure that swells in water and forms a gel film.

Is zeolite toxic?

Zeolites are deemed 100\% safe and non-toxic by the FDA. This mineral is rough edged, with no positively charged fibrous particulates. Zeolites can activate certain healthy physiological responses without any negative effects.

Is zeolite diatomaceous earth?

Diatomaceous earth, also known as DE, is a fossil that consists of thousands of single-celled organisms known as diatoms. These diatoms are prehistoric and could be found in fresh and salt water. Zeolite is a mineral that usually contains aluminum, silicon and oxygen.

Can bentonite clay be harmful?

FDA has determined that the product contains elevated lead levels and may pose a lead poisoning risk. ). FDA laboratories have found elevated levels of lead in “Best Bentonite Clay.” Exposure to lead can cause serious damage to the central nervous system, kidneys, and immune system.

Does zeolite contain heavy metals?

What about heavy metals in zeolites? The Health Ranger claimed that raw zeolite (mined and packaged for sale) has high concentrations of aluminum and lead. This IS true. They also have other heavy metals, including arsenic, chromium and cadmium.

What metals does zeolite remove?

Cell studies have confirmed the ability of zeolite to bind and remove heavy metals such as lead, arsenic and mercury [7, 8].

Does bentonite clay detox the liver?

Most of the research on bentonite clay involves animals. Studies show it may lower the amount of certain toxins in the body, like aflatoxins. They’re made by certain molds and can hurt your liver. Some research shows it may remove pesticides and help treat metal poisoning.