Diatomaceous earth?

pavingnewpaths
pavingnewpaths Posts: 367 Member
in Food and Nutrition
For human consumption, that is.

Has anyone tried this? If so, can you tell me about your experience with it?
I'm considering ordering it.
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  • pjp1125
    pjp1125 Posts: 313
    It's good for cleaning pool water and killing fleas. Don't resort to dangerous short cuts. Eat less calories and burn more calories, and you will lose weight.:smile:
  • HappyElizabeth
    HappyElizabeth Posts: 231 Member
    It's great for killing slugs in the garden. I can't imagine eating it!!!
  • Keiras_Mom
    Keiras_Mom Posts: 844 Member
    I took my first dose this morning. So far, so good. I'm NOT taking it for weight loss, but for the cleansing effects. I'm also planning to use it to brush my teeth, as I hear it has great whitening properties. Make sure you get food grade, not the pool stuff.
  • astrampe
    astrampe Posts: 2,169 Member
    Diatomaceous earth consists of fossilized remains of diatoms, a type of hard-shelled algae. It is used as a filtration aid, mild abrasive in products including toothpaste, mechanical insecticide, absorbent for liquids, matting agent for coatings, reinforcing filler in plastics and rubber, anti-block in plastic films, porous support for chemical catalysts, cat litter, activator in blood clotting studies, a stabilizing component of dynamite, and a thermal insulator.

    :huh: :huh: :huh:
  • BarbieAS
    BarbieAS Posts: 1,414 Member
    "Diatomaceous earth consists of fossilized remains of diatoms, a type of hard-shelled algae. It is used as a filtration aid, mild abrasive in products including toothpaste, mechanical insecticide, absorbent for liquids, matting agent for coatings, reinforcing filler in plastics and rubber, anti-block in plastic films, porous support for chemical catalysts, cat litter, activator in blood clotting studies, a stabilizing component of dynamite, and a thermal insulator."

    Sounds delicious. Sign me up!

    ETA: Jinx to the poster before me. Great minds!
  • astrampe
    astrampe Posts: 2,169 Member
    "Diatomaceous earth consists of fossilized remains of diatoms, a type of hard-shelled algae. It is used as a filtration aid, mild abrasive in products including toothpaste, mechanical insecticide, absorbent for liquids, matting agent for coatings, reinforcing filler in plastics and rubber, anti-block in plastic films, porous support for chemical catalysts, cat litter, activator in blood clotting studies, a stabilizing component of dynamite, and a thermal insulator."

    Sounds delicious. Sign me up!

    ETA: Jinx to the poster before me. Great minds!

    LOL for great minds...My only thought was WHY?????:sad: :bigsmile:
  • pjp1125
    pjp1125 Posts: 313
    cleanses are garbage- don't fall for the junk science behind them.
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    I took my first dose this morning. So far, so good. I'm NOT taking it for weight loss, but for the cleansing effects. I'm also planning to use it to brush my teeth, as I hear it has great whitening properties. Make sure you get food grade, not the pool stuff.

    Could you expand on the "cleansing effects" and, perhaps, point me towards some studies supporting its safety and efficacy?
  • JudieJudes
    JudieJudes Posts: 174 Member
    For human consumption, that is.

    Has anyone tried this? If so, can you tell me about your experience with it?
    I'm considering ordering it.

    My goodness man ... I would only eat proper food :tongue:
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    I took my first dose this morning. So far, so good. I'm NOT taking it for weight loss, but for the cleansing effects. I'm also planning to use it to brush my teeth, as I hear it has great whitening properties. Make sure you get food grade, not the pool stuff.

    Could you expand on the "cleansing effects" and, perhaps, point me towards some studies supporting its safety and efficacy?

    I would be interested myself in these studies!
  • BrainyBurro
    BrainyBurro Posts: 6,129 Member
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  • SteveJWatson
    SteveJWatson Posts: 1,225 Member
    I took my first dose this morning. So far, so good. I'm NOT taking it for weight loss, but for the cleansing effects. I'm also planning to use it to brush my teeth, as I hear it has great whitening properties. Make sure you get food grade, not the pool stuff.

    Could you expand on the "cleansing effects" and, perhaps, point me towards some studies supporting its safety and efficacy?

    I would be interested myself in these studies!

    As far as I am aware it used to be used to clean ones teeth. I think that about sums up its cleansing properties.
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    I haven't tried it, but I can't wait to hear all about your experience with it. Please do keep us posted.
  • BarbieAS
    BarbieAS Posts: 1,414 Member
    "Diatomaceous earth consists of fossilized remains of diatoms, a type of hard-shelled algae. It is used as a filtration aid, mild abrasive in products including toothpaste, mechanical insecticide, absorbent for liquids, matting agent for coatings, reinforcing filler in plastics and rubber, anti-block in plastic films, porous support for chemical catalysts, cat litter, activator in blood clotting studies, a stabilizing component of dynamite, and a thermal insulator."

    Sounds delicious. Sign me up!

    ETA: Jinx to the poster before me. Great minds!

    LOL for great minds...My only thought was WHY?????:sad: :bigsmile:

    Yeah, when I was making my lunch today, I thought to myself "well, I've got some lettuce, and some leftover chicken from last night. But, wait, I also have this insecticide and this box of cat litter. Hmmmm, decisions, decisions."
  • chubby_checkers
    chubby_checkers Posts: 2,352 Member
    nm.
  • ThickMcRunFast
    ThickMcRunFast Posts: 22,511 Member
    CobbDiatomite.jpg

    good times at the buffet!!!
  • iAMsmiling
    iAMsmiling Posts: 2,394 Member
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  • BeachIron
    BeachIron Posts: 6,490 Member
    Pica, anyone?
  • StarChanger
    StarChanger Posts: 605 Member
    Diatomaceous earth consists of fossilized remains of diatoms, a type of hard-shelled algae. It is used as a filtration aid, mild abrasive in products including toothpaste, mechanical insecticide, absorbent for liquids, matting agent for coatings, reinforcing filler in plastics and rubber, anti-block in plastic films, porous support for chemical catalysts, cat litter, activator in blood clotting studies, a stabilizing component of dynamite, and a thermal insulator.

    :huh: :huh: :huh:

    This is absolutely right. It is essentially very fine SAND. Your intestines were NOT designed for sand. This could be, frankly, catastrophically dangerous.

    Who is promoting this to you????
  • StarChanger
    StarChanger Posts: 605 Member
    darwin.jpg

    OMG, I'm saving this to desktop! THANK YOU!
  • Serah87
    Serah87 Posts: 5,481 Member
    I haven't tried it, but I can't wait to hear all about your experience with it. Please do keep us posted.

    Seriously?? :huh:
  • ChristyMomx3
    ChristyMomx3 Posts: 176
    Blech that stuff is gross. We have a 50lb back of it for our dogs/rabbits/and cattle. It kills any bug with an exoskeleton. Great for killing cockroaches. If you get the food grade you can put it in your food as well.
    The advantages of this are several:

    -regularizes bowel movements (this is the most frequently mentioned benefit about D.E.)
    -creates a healthier colon environment (a cleaner colon helps to keep away polyps, cancers,
    and ulcers)
    -gives increased energy and less need for sleep (with a cleaner colon, food and nutrients are
    better absorbed into the blood stream)
    -reduces inflammation of the intestinal tract (can prevent or clear up diarrhea and, rather
    intelligently, also cures the opposite condition of constipation)
    -helps to normalize hemorrhoidal tissues
    -alleviates lower back pain that is caused by a too-full colon

    But the health benefits of D.E. only begin with colon detoxification. Other benefits of Diatomaceous Earth can be organized around three principles: over-all health; anti-aging; weight loss.

    Over-All Health Benefits:
    -helps repair and maintain vital lung tissues and protects them from pollution
    -lowers high blood pressure
    -lowers high cholesterol
    -addresses osteoporosis?& joint problems
    -acts as a cough decreasing agent; tones the upper respiratory tract (nose, pharynx, larynx)
    and reduces swelling because of its positive action on the lymphatic system
    -helps to prevent many unwanted side-effects of menopause?
    -helps to prevent kidney stones
    -heals infections of the urinary tract; is a natural diuretic which can increase excretion of
    urine by 30 percent, thus flushing the water-excreting system and restoring normal
    function to these vital organs
    -effective with female discharge, abscesses and ulcers in the genital area and cervix, as well
    as mastitis (especially for breast feeding mothers).
    -acts as a supportive treatment for inflammation of the middle ear (effective in reducing
    swelling of the lymph nodes in the throat)
    -has anti-inflammatory disinfecting, absorbing and odor binding effects
    -normalizes circulation and regulates high blood pressure (hypertension)
    -decreases vertigo, headache, tinnitus (buzzing of the ears) and insomnia
    -promotes synthesis of elastase inhibitor by the pancreas, thus helping to normalize diabetes
    -strengthens blood vessels
    -helps to prevent Tuberculosis.
    -improves the elasticity of the joints; helps rheumatism
    -stimulates metabolism for higher energy levels

    Weight Loss:

    One of the benefits of silica is that it helps to destroy bad fats. Taken in the morning, it helps to curb appetite throughout the day.

    Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/033367_silica_diatomaceous_earth.html#ixzz2Wh69F6CZ


    However it looks like concrete powder and taste like dirt. so I'll pass
  • mumofzoe
    mumofzoe Posts: 29 Member
    I dust my chickens with it to keep lice t bay
    Sue
  • StarChanger
    StarChanger Posts: 605 Member
    Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/033367_silica_diatomaceous_earth.html#ixzz2Wh69F6CZ


    Wikipedia: Silicon dioxide, also known as silica (from the Latin silex), is a chemical compound that is an oxide of silicon with the chemical formula SiO2. It has been known since ancient times. Silica is most commonly found in nature as sand or quartz, as well as in the cell walls of diatoms (frustule).[2]

    *where did I just put that Darwin pic???*
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    You know... whenever I see this topic all I think is "mud pie, anyone?"
  • BeachGingerOnTheRocks
    BeachGingerOnTheRocks Posts: 3,927 Member
    *Wonders silently whether it will make you poop out a seashell necklace*
  • SummerLovesPhil
    SummerLovesPhil Posts: 242 Member
    I put this stuff on my chickens when they get mites. I have to wear a respirator when I do it.
  • sunnshhiine
    sunnshhiine Posts: 727 Member
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    This made me LOL.

    and I echo: no no no no.
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/033367_silica_diatomaceous_earth.html#ixzz2Wh69F6CZ

    I always get a kick out the outrageous claims made by some of these "alternative" medicine sites. Interestingly the source they quote is a book written by a psychoanalyst (different from a psychiatrist who is a real medical doctor specializing in mental health) who also runs a day spa.

    Why is it none of these claims are ever supported by any form of scientific research? (a rhetorical question........you could process dog poop into capsules and, as long as it didn't kill anyone, make spurious claims about its health benefits as long as you included the famous disclaimer - These products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose or treat any disease)
  • Jaulen
    Jaulen Posts: 468 Member
    I put this stuff on my chickens when they get mites. I have to wear a respirator when I do it.


    Yep, when breathiong silica dust, important to wear a respirator/mask....

    Can cause silicosis.....kind of like breathing in asbestos fibers.

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