Silica / Diatomaceous Earth (Food Grade) / Orthosilicic Acid

I used to ingest DE - Diatomaceous Earth regularly (once a day or so) for some time. I stopped (can't remember why) and do it only every now and then. I was looking through the anecdotal testimonies and informational beneficial affects and properties of DE on the site I always order it from and found it may decrease tinnitus. hmmm... I never saw that before... probably cause I didn't have tinnitus when I studied up on it and purchased it. Earthworkshealth,com is the site.

Anyhow, I started more research today on DE for tinnitus and added orthosilicic acid / silica in the search engine. I just spent hours and hours on the internet. I was not going to just take the word of a few dozen or so web sites that all repeated the same stuff about the benefits of DE. No sireeee!

I will post videos and such if you are interested. I did have a thought about silica helping to restore the damaged hair cells in the ear... just a passing thought. Silica is involved with hair, skin , connective tissues, nails, bones, teeth, etc....

I will post (or you can if you find some good stuff) some information for you to decide.

My thought is that since I was taking DE for some time and I still got tinnitus, that it was not something that would help me. But, I can't remember how long ago I stopped in relation to when I got the T.

I know my cats do well with it when I add it to their food. Or for that matter for the elimination of fleas. I use it for all the ants that hang out too. My cholesterol levels and triglycerides were great on my last blood test... could be DE that helped... don't know for sure.

I have not found testimonies about taking DE for tinnitus decrease... still searching.

A friend of mine took DE with tomato juice and recently had an colonoscopy... clean as a whistle!

I am not familiar with the product, but it has all three elements explained....

Silicon: An Overlooked
Trace Mineral

Silicon, an abundant trace mineral in nature is proving to be an essential ingredient for stronger bones, better skin and more flexible joints. Including silicon in your diet may boost the benefits of calcium, glucosomine and vitamin D. Here are some of the latest findings on this overlooked mineral.
The human body contains approximately 7 grams of silicon, which is present in various tissues and body fluids. The silicon in tissues is usually bonded to glycoproteins such as cartilage, whereas the silicon in blood is almost entirely found as either free orthosilicic acid or linked to small compounds.
The biological requirement for silicon was first demonstrated by Edith Carlisle and Klaus Schwarz1,2 in experiments with rats and chickens that were fed silicon-deficient diets. These experiments demonstrated that nutritional silicon deficiency causes skeletal deformities such as abnormal skull and long bone structure, as well as poorly-formed joints with decreased cartilage content. Detailed biochemical analysis revealed that silicon is an essential nutrient for the structural integrity and development of connective tissue.3,4 Silicon's most popular use is as a nutritional supplement to strengthen not only the bones and connective tissues, but also hair, nails and skin.

Silicon in tissue and joints
Connective tissue is composed of cells which produce the fibrous protein matrixes of collagen and elastin, as well as the hydrated (water retaining) network of amino-sugars called glycosaminoglycans (GAG) or muco- polysaccharides (MPS). Silicon is believed to stabilize the glycosaminoglycan network.5
The amino-sugar glucosamine, which is also needed for the biosynthesis of GAGs, has been clinically proven to be effective in the treatment of arthritis.6 Given silicon's chemical association with GAGs, it seems that the combination of both glucosamine and silicon could have a complementary therapeutic value in the treatment of arthritis and other related connective tissue diseases.
Silicon, bone and osteoporosis
Bone is actually a special type of connective tissue. Silicon is a major ion in osteogenic cells, which are the bone-forming cells in young, uncalcified bone. As the bone matures, the silicon concentration declines and deposits of calcium and phosphorous are formed simultaneously. In other words, the more "mature" the bone tissue, the lower the silicon concentration in the bone. Therefore, it has been concluded that silicon acts as a regulating factor for the deposition of calcium and phosphorous in bone tissue.7 Silicon's regulatory action in bone calcification and its vital role as a structural component of connective tissue are the reasons for silicon's classification as an essential trace element in animal and human nutrition.

Closeup of silicon cluster
Silicon plays an ongoing role in maintaining bones after their formation. Bone is a dynamic, living tissue system that balances bone formation by osteoblast cells and the ongoing reabsorption of bone tissue by osteoclast cells. (Bone minerals are dissolved and organic bone matrix components such as collagen are digested by the action of of osteoclast cell.) Osteoporosis occurs when there is a low rate of bone formation and a high rate of bone reabsorption, thus leading to a decline in bone mineral density and a decreased mechanical strength of the bone. Bone loss occurs generally with aging, but a clear acceleration occurs during menopause or following a failure or removal of the ovaria, which leads to estrogen deficiency.
Studies with animals indicate that silicon supplementation reduces the number of osteoclast cells, thus partially preventing bone reabsorption and bone loss.8 On the other hand it was shown in vitro that silicon compounds stimulate the DNA synthesis in osteoblast-like cells.9 Animal models for osteoporosis using estrogen deficient rats demonstrate that silicon supplementation can prevent bone loss.10 In a clinical study of 53 osteoporotic women, silicion supplementation was associated with a significant increase in the mineral bone density of the femur.11 The positive results of these studies suggest that silicon supplementation, along with calcium and vitamin D, may be useful in the fight against osteoporosis.
Silicon's other uses
In addition to connective tissue and bone health, several other promising health benefits of silicon, such as protection against aluminum toxicity and protection of arterial tissue have been reported.

As much as aluminum has been found in brain lesions of Alzheimer's patients, several researchers have suggested that aluminum toxicity may be involved in the pathology of Alzheimer's disease and other neurological disorders. In studies with rats,13 silicon was found to prevent the accumulation of aluminum in the brain. It is believed that silicon bonds with aluminum in food and beverages, thereby reducing the gastrointestinal absorption of aluminum. The protective role of silicon against aluminum was also confirmed in a French population study of elderly subjects: high levels of aluminum in drinking water had a deleterious effect upon cognitive function when the silicon concentration was low, but when the concentration of silicon was high, exposure to aluminum appeared less likely to impair cognitive function.14

BENEFITS OF SILICON

Joints

• Silicon was shown to be essential for the formation of articular cartilage.
• Silicon is a cross-linking agent in the glycosaminoglycan network which attracts and hold water in the joint.

Bone

• Silicon acts as a regulating factor in bone mineralization.
• Silicon stimulates DNA synthesis in osteoblast-like bone forming cells.
• Silicon inhibits osteoclast mediated bone reabsorption in vitro.
• The synthesis of collagen, the fibrous protein which is essential for the flexibility of the bone, is decreased by Silicon deficiency.

Tendons and ligaments

• The synthesis of collagen, a major compound in tendons and ligaments, is decreased by Silicon deficiency.
• The activity of prolylhydroxylase, a specific enzyme for collagen synthesis, was shown to be Silicon dependent in vitro.

Heart

• Silicon makes the inner lining of arterial tissue (tunica intima) less permeable. In the case of a high cholesterol diet, Silicon supplementation reduces the occurrence of artherosclerotic lesions in blood vessels.
• The aorta and the carotid artery of healthy persons contain approximatively 10 times more Silicon compared to atheromatous arteries.

Skin

• Silicon is important for optimal collagen synthesis.
• Silicon is crucial for activating the hydroxylation enzymes for crosslinking collagen, which improves the strength and elasticity of this fibrous protein. Better collagen means better skin, more elasticity and fewer wrinkles.

Hair

• The outer shaft of hair, that provides elasticity and strength, is rich in Silicon. Hair with higher Silicon content tends to fall out less and has more shine and luster.

Nails

• Silicon is one of the predominant minerals in nails. A sign that Silicon may be systematically deficient is brittle and soft nails.
• Silicon improves the nail quality which results in a better protection against nail infections.

Mucosa

• Silicon restores mucosa in the respiratory tract in case of dehydration.

Atherosclerosis is a condition characterized by the formation of plaque in the arteries. Plaque is formed when damaged artery tissue is not properly repaired, thus allowing scar tissue, oxidized cholesterol and other materials to obstruct the normal blood flow.
Experiments with rabbits fed a high-cholesterol diet demonstrated that supplementation with silicon protected the rabbits from developing artherosclerosis. Aside from protection against artherosclerosis, silicon is a vital structural component of arteries. However, the silicon concentration of arteries declines with age, most likely increasing the risk of lesions and plaque formations.15,16
Silicon in your diet
The daily dietary intake of silicon is estimated to be between 20 to 50 mg,17 with lower intakes associated with animal-based diets and higher intakes associated with vegetarian diets. Plants absorb orthosilicic acid from the soil and convert it into polymerized silicon for mechanical and structural support.18 This explains why fiber-rich foods such as cereals, oats, wheat bran and vegetables have a high silicon concentration. An unbalanced diet with a limited supply of vegetables, fruits and cereals will be low in silicon concentration.
While whole grain foods are a good, natural source of silicon, the silicon from these foods is insoluble and cannot be directly absorbed in the gastro-intestinal tract. Silicon in food is solubilized by stomach acid into orthosilicic acid, which absorbs directly through the stomach wall and the intestine into the blood. Lower stomach acidity, whether due to illness or age, diminishes our ability to metabolize silicon from food sources. Aging is reported to be associated with an increasing gastric pH. In this view elderly people will have a decreased capacity to convert dietary silicates into bioavailable orthosilicic acid. The refining and processing of food, which removes silicon-containing fibers, contributes to a lower dietary silicon intake. Additionally, many of the additives used in the food industry interfere with the uptake of silicon. In fact, these additives can (a) increase the gastric pH and thereby decrease the rate of hydrolysis of dietary silicates, (b) promote polymerization of orthosilicic acid and (c) chelate minerals in general which are then eliminated through the intestinal tract without absorption. The extensive re-use of soils and the application of aquacultures minimalize the essential supply of orthosilicic acid to plants. The resulting crops have a less rigid structure due to decreased biosynthesis of phytolytic fibers and specific epidermal cells which contain silica structures. Consequently these crops will have a lower silicon concentration and contribute less to the dietary silicon intake compared to crops which have been cultivated on a natural, mineral rich soil. Given all these factors, it is not surprising that silicon supplementation may be useful for a complete and balanced diet.

Silicon: An Overlooked
Trace Mineral

Bioavailability and efficacy of silicon supplements
When selecting a silicon supplement, the most important considerations should be safety and bioavailability. (Bioavailability is a complex term for the degree of absorption and the biological response to the silicon compounds which are present in the product.) Organic silicon compounds, which are laboratory synthesized, contain silicon-carbon bonds. These molecules are normally not present in biological systems and can be very toxic. For this reason it is safest to use silicon compounds that are already present in nature or compounds that are the derivatives of natural products. Common silicon supplements include:
Plant extracts:
Bamboo and algae usually have high silica concentrations. However, plant extracts are often not standardized and the silicon concentration in these products varies greatly. As the silicon from plant extracts cannot be absorbed directly through the stomach wall, the bioavailability of these products requires high stomach acidity in order to produce soluble orthosilicic acid.
Colloidal silicon gel:
These products offer large, insoluble, polymer molecules of silicic acid suspended in water. Like plant extracts, these polymer-molecules cannot be absorbed directly through the stomach wall and therefore have a low rate of absorption. The stomach's ability to produce soluble orthosilicic acid is also limited to low concentration levels due to orthosilicic acid's limited stability.
Stabilized orthosilicic acid:
Now on the market is a liquid, stabilized orthosilicic acid concentrate. A research group from the University of Antwerp in Belgium has published a supplementation study describing a high rate of silicon absorption from a liquid silicon supplement containing 2% silicon in the form of stabilized orthosilicic acid. In the six-month study with calves, the total dietary silicon intake was increased by only 5% in the form of stabilized orthosilicic acid. Even with such a small dose of orthosilicic acid, the supplemented group showed 70% higher blood silicon levels than the unsupplemented group. These higher silicon blood levels also translated into a 12% higher collagen concentration in the skin of supplemented animals compared to unsupplemented animals. This study clearly demonstrated that the bioavailability of stabilized orthosilicic acid concentrate is very high compared to dietary silicon.19

THE COMPOSITION
OF SILICON

The slow and lengthy process of soil erosion breaks down rocks into clay and loam; eventually the silicates react with water to form soluble silicon molecules. These soluble silicon molecules are called orthosilicic acid or monomeric silicic acid. Orthosilicic acid is the natural water soluble compound present in sea water, drinking water and other beverages such as beer. However, natural mineral water has extremely low concentration levels of orthosilicic acid (0.1-1.0 parts per million) due to the molecule's limited stability. Attempts to increase the concentration of orthosilicic acid in mineral water result in the linking of several small orthosilicic acid molecules into larger, insoluble polymer-molecules. This so-called polymerization of orthosilicic acid occurs also in plants where the silicon fibers are important for the mechanical strength and flexibility of the plant. Silicon accumulating plants such as bamboo are characterized by a strong but flexible structure, whereas silicon deficiency in soil and plant tissues results in weakened mechanical strength.

Two independent Belgian research groups demonstrated both in a comparative human study that the total silicon absorption by the human body is considerably higher (more than 2.5 times higher) after supplementation of stabilized orthosilicic acid (as present in a product called BioSilTM) compared to plant extracts or colloidal supplements. In fact, only BioSilTM supplementation resulted in a statistical significant increase in silicon absorption compared to the placebo. Without exception, each test subject had a similar absorption from orthosilicic acid, whereas large differences among subjects were found for the other silicon supplements.20,21
The bone stimulatory properties of silicon was recently investigated in an extended study on chicks. For the first time a normal diet was used instead of silicon deficient diet, which made it possible to observe the superior biological action of silicon in supplemented chicks compared to a control group. The silicon was added to the drinking water of the chicks, which increased the total dietary silicon intake less than 0.5%. Despite this extremely low dose a significant effect was found on both the calcium concentration in the blood and the density of thigh bones (femura).
In fact, the chicks had, after six weeks supplementation, 5.6% higher bone density in the hip region and 4.25% higher bone density at the midshaft of their thigh bones compared to non-supplemental chicks. These results show clearly that stabilized silicon (choline-silicon complex) was able to stimulate the bone formation machinery resulting in a higher density.22
Based on all the current research, silicon is now being considered a critical nutrient to better manage the effects of age on the body. Increasing the silicon in your body can occur through foods, plant extracts or supplements. Those with osteoporosis should especially consider the benefits of consistent silicon intake.
References
1. Calisle EM. Silicon, an essential element for the chick. Science 1972, 178:619-62

2. Schwartz K, et al. Growth-promoting effects of silicon in rats. Nature 1972, 239:333-334.
3. Seaborn C, et al. Effects of germanium and silicon on bone mineralization. Biological Trace Element Res 1994, 42:151-164.
4. Seaborn C, et al. Silicon deprivation decreases collagen formation in wounds and bone, and ornithine transminase enzyme activity in liver. Biol Trace Elem Res 2002, 89(3):251-61.
5. Schwartz K. A bound form of silicon in glycosaminoglycans and polyuronides. Proc Nat Acad Sci USA 1973, 70(5):1608-1612.
6. Reginster J, et al. Long-term effects of glucosamine sulphate on osteoarthritis progression: a randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Lancet 2001, 357:251-56.
7. Carlisle EM. Silicon: a possible factor in bone calcification. Science 1970, 167:179-280.
8. Hott M, et al. Short-term effects of organic silicon on trabecular bone in matue ovariectomized rats. Calcif Tissue Int 1993, 53:174-179.
9. Keeting et al. Zeolite A increases proliferation, differentiation, and transforming growth factor beta production in normal adult human osteoblast-like cells in vitro. J Bone and Miner Res 1992, 7(11):1281-1289.
10. Rico H, et al. Effect of silicon supplement on osteopenia induced by ovariectomy in rats. Calcif Tissue Int 1999, 66:53-55.
11. Eisinger J, Clariet D. Effects of silicon, fluoride, etidronate and magnesium on bone mineral density: a retrospective study. Magnesium Research 1993, 6(3):247-249.
12. Candy JM et al. Aluminosilicates and senile plague formation in Alzheimer's disease. Lancet 1986, 1:354-356.
13. Carlisle EM, Curran MJ. Effect of dietary silicon and aluminum on silicon and aluminum levels in rat brain. Alzheimer Dis Assoc Disord 1987, 1:83-89.
14. Jacmin-Gadda H, et al. Silica and aluminium in drinking water and cognitive impairment in the elderly. Epidermiology 1996, 7:281-285.
15. Loeper J, et al. Study of fatty acids in atheroma induced in rabbits by an atherogenic diet with or without silicon IV treatment . Life Sciences 1988, 42:2105-2112.
16. Loeper J, et al. The antiatheromatous action of silicon. Atherosclerosis 1979, 33:397-408.
17. Pennington JAT. Silicon in foods and diets. Food Addit Contam1991, 8:97-118.
18. Sangstet AG, et al. Silica in higher plants nutrition. In Silicon Biochemistry, CIBA Foundation Symposium 121, John Wiley and Sons, New York, p. 90-111.

19. Calomme M, Vanden Berghe D. Supplementation of calves with stabilized orthosilicic acid. Biol Trace Elem 1997, 56:153-156.
20. Calomme M, et al. Silicon absorption from stabilized orthosilicic acid and other supplements in healthy subjects. Trace elements in Man and Animals 10, ed by Roussel et al. Plenum, p. 1111-1114.
21. Van Dyck K, et al. Bioavailability of silicon from food and food supplements. Fresenius J Anal Chem 1999, 363:541-544.
22. Calomme M, et al. Effect of choline stabilized orthosilicic acid on bone density in chicks. Calcif Tissue Int 2002, 70:292.
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Great information Calin thanks so much for posting stuff like this!

Glad you are finding it useful information!

I spent some more time today researching silica and tinnitus. I found some typical treatments - over the counter stuff - such as T-gone and Lipoflavonoind (?) tinnitus remedies that had silica in their compounds.

I think I remember about the time I stopped taking DE.... it may have been when I developed dizziness last summer. My doc gave me dizzy pills .... geez. Like that was going to fix the problem. Anyway, I researched my condition and symptoms and figured I had a case of BPPV. I did the exercises at home for the full three weeks as the docs on the internet suggested and the dizziness went away. I traced back my head motions for that time frame and realized I must have gotten one of the inner ear crystals loose. I stopped taking the DE thinking it may have contributed somehow to the dizziness. I developed tinnitus months later.

I started taking 1 tsp twice a day a couple of days ago in my teas. This morning my ph was about an 8. Pretty high alkaline. I am thinking that since the DE is mineral, I was eliminating the DE in my urine.

I think I will experiment with testing DE in a small amount of water and check the ph. just a thought....

I looked on the Earthworks site under the FAQ and found the technical data sheet and the ph level for DE is 8.0. hmm.... so if you are more on the acidic side (which is not healthy), you may want to consider taking this stuff to bring your ph up to a better range. I monitor my ph daily, so I will adjust my ph booster in water if it gets too alkaline.

My tinnitus has been very very low today. I have been getting ups and downs with the volume but nothing near to what I had in the beginning.I haven't had a consistent volume for more than a day. That is good if the volume was higher than another day! lol

I am still researching this, so bear with me. I talk out loud here, so don't mind me if I ramble!

What Are the Benefits of Liquid Silica? Jul 10, 2011 | By Allison Adams



Liquid silica is a health supplement that supports the connective tissues in your body. Liquid silica facilitates the construction of connective tissues both on the inside and the outside of these tissues. Manufacturers of liquid silica products claim that as a supplement, liquid silica provides both cosmetic benefits and supports an overall healthy disposition. As a health supplement, you should speak to a medical professional prior to taking liquid silica.
Background

Doctors understood the benefits of organic silica before the discovery of silica's liquid form. The French forensic scientist Loic le Ribault discovered the liquid form of silica and began to research its therapeutic benefits. The liquid silica Rinault discovered was a drinkable form of silica that is non-toxic when consumed.

Cosmetic and Anti-Aging Benefits

Silica is a substance that exists in almost every part of your body including the many parts of your body that naturally begin to show the signs of aging. Because silica helps to build connective tissue, a liquid silica supplement can help to restore wrinkled, sagging skin. Additionally, liquid silica can also help to revitalize hair that dulls over the years, and improve brittle, broken nails. Liquid silica can, according to "Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine," help you fight aging as both an internal and as an external health supplement.
Benefits for the Digestive Tract

Liquid silica also can benefit conditions that disrupt the inner-workings of your stomach. This includes conditions such as indigestion, bloating, ulcers, inflammation and other intestinal problems. When you consume liquid silica orally, it, functions by coating the inner linings of your intestinal tract, reducing the symptoms of many intestinal problems. Additionally, liquid silica supports an overall healthy intestinal structure by helping to build connective tissue.
Additonal Benefits

According to "Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine: The Definitive Home Reference Guide to 550 Key Herbs With All Their Uses as Remedies for Common Ailments," liquid silica can also help to relieve the symptoms of several additional ailments including arthritis, high cholesterol and weakened immune systems. Further, liquid silica can help to treat tinnitus, dizziness and damage caused to vertebral discs. You should, however, speak with a medical professional prior to consuming a liquid silica supplement to treat any specific medical condition.

References

• "Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine"; Michael Murray and Joseph Pizzorno; 1997
• "Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine: The Definitive Home Reference Guide to 550 Key Herbs With All Their Uses as Remedies for Common Ailments"; Andrew Chevallier; 2000
• "Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine"; Dennis Kasper et al; 2004
• "Human Physiology: The Mechanisms of Body Function"; Arthur Vander et al; 1998

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/488798-what-are-the-benefits-of-liquid-silica/#ixzz1tx0k0IWe

Found this. ( not doing marketing Jim) I posted it for the dosage and tinnitus reference. This looks like it was posted in 2010 based on the comments at the end of the article.





A natural cure for Tinnitus (ringing in ears)

By mikes197131 | 2 Comments | Rating: 1

A continuous ringing of the ears is called tinnitus. This can be caused by a variety of different things, anything from loud music, to a blow to the head. The ringing in the ears can be anything from mildly annoying, to ringing that is so bad that it's very hard to hear conversations. You can go to a doctor, but that can cost quite a bit of money, and some people can't afford that. Others choose to avoid doctors all together, and just learn to live with ringing in the ears. There is an inexpensive way to lessen or eliminate the ringing, and get you life back to normal.

Things You Will Need

Perma-Guard Diatomaceous Earth. Only use this brand, as this is the only safe brand of diatomaceous earth

Step 1

First purchase the Perma-Guard Diatomaceous Earth. Once you have this, you need to mix one tablespoon of the diatomaceous earth with half a cup of water, and drink this down. Do this twice a day everyday. The diatomaceous earth is comprised heavily of silica, which many people are lacking in their diet.

Step 2

If you feel like taking the diatomaceous earth twice a day isn't helping as much as you would like, then increase it to one tablespoon three times a day. You should start to see a big difference within a months time. Many people have reported that the ringing in the ears has gone away completely.

Many people quit taking the Perma-Guard Diatomaceous Earth too soon, because they don't see immediate results. So, really just stick with dosage, and take this daily. What have you got to lose? Diatomaceous earth is inexpensive, and there are many other benefits to taking it. Just be patient, you won't be disappointed.

Tips & Warnings

Only use Perma-guard diatomaceous earth. Just Google Perma-Guard diatomaceous earth, and you will find plenty of places to purchase this from

Read more: http://www.infobarrel.com/A_natural_cure_for_Tinnitus_(ringing_in_ears)#ixzz1tx2TQxTC

hmm... I just found that acidic ph of the body can cause tinnitus... Not everyone has tinnitus due to that, but it wouldn't hurt to test your urine. It's easy and cheap. I get my test strips from amazon.com.

Anyway, if you have a ph in the acidic range there are lots of things you can do to bring it back up to normal ranges. google it.. you will see for yourself.

Here is the article I found that bit of information -

http://www.livestrong.com/article/342872-how-to-alkalize-your-body-quickly/

Tips and Warnings

• Avoid sugar at all costs, eliminating sodas and many processed foods from your diet. Avoid testing your pH right after eating a meal, because you may get a false reading of a higher pH. This is due to your body's prandial alkaline tide, which is when the body releases a high amount of bicarbonate to balance the acid of your stomach fluids.
• Symptoms of an acidic body include joint pain, continuous mucous, blurred vision, tinnitus, skin breakout, estrogen imbalance, gallbladder problems, ulcers and weak spells. Consult your doctor if you have any of these symptoms.

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/342872-how-to-alkalize-your-body-quickly/#ixzz1tx8RoQ1P

by Galen Knight, PhD. http://www.vitaletherapeutics.org/immunecf.htm


For daily adult immune system maintenance in our polluted environment one needs...

• • DIATOMACEOUS EARTH– food grade, freshwater, and amorphous (non-crystalline)

• • 
    Diatomaceous earth (

DE

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    ) has been reported in the scientific literature to absorb methyl mercury, E. coli, endotoxins, viruses (including poliovirus), organophosphate pesticide residues, drug residues, and protein, perhaps even the proteinaceous toxins produced by some intestinal infections. Pyrethroid insecticide residues probably also bind to diatomaceous earth, since pyrethrins from Chrysanthemum flowers bind to and are stabilized by this material. The only brand of pure

DE

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    currently recommended is from

PermaGuard

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    , based in Albuquerque, NM (1-505-243-1460) and Salt Lake City, UT. If there are other

DE

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    products out there that have already been approved by the FDA (as a 2% by dry weight food additive, as an anti-caking agent, or as a grain storage additive), let us know and we will subject it to rigorous chemical and morphological testing to ensure that it is safe. Dust from diatomaceous earth products, especially those that contain high amounts of crystalline material, should NOT be inhaled. PermaGuard Fossil Shell Flour is amorphous (non-crystalline) and is Generally Regarded As Safe (GRAS), but as an extra safety precaution the dust should not be inhaled. Since it appears to pass inertly through the digestive tract, releasing only a few trace minerals, decide for yourself what dose works well, bearing in mind that taking large amounts may have some very uncomfortable effects. "

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    "-ing one's system too quickly might not allow enough time for one's metabolism to re-balance, creating discomfort known as a "healing crisis". This discomfort may be nothing more than inflammation caused by a reawakening immune system as it detoxifies and begins to attack previously unadressed chronic infections. Working up the amount slowly from about a teaspoon to a rounded tablespoon over a few days or weeks may help to avoid this situation. A heaping tablespoonful, as much as we recommend, in water before bed or first thing in the morning, if one doesn't normally eat an early breakfast, will allow the

DE

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  time to move through and absorb toxins from one's digestive tract without interference and without absorbing nutrients from foods or liquids.

I gradually increased my dosage of DE to two Tbs as day. I avoid taking it when I am taking my supplements. It gives me a bit of energy, so I don't take it just before bed.

Removing toxicity from the body by diatomaceoous earth can be found on pages 41 and 42 of this PDF by Kaayla T. Daniel, PhD, CCN and Galen D. Knight, PhD in their article "Mad as a Hatter"......there is no better product to detox HEAVY METALS and RADIATION from your body than with Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth!