Diatomaceous Earth Health Benefits, Properties, and Uses

Diatomaceous earth (DE) is a powdered substance composed of the fossilized remains of diatoms. Diatoms are aquatic organisms, whose skeletons are composed of silica. Silica makes up roughly 26% of the Earth’s crust.¹

Diatomaceous earth comes in food-grade, which can be internally ingested. It’s also sold in non-food grade, which is used in industrial capacities. Farms and other industrial businesses use diatomaceous earth as a way to protect against invading parasites and pests. Diatomaceous earth powder naturally binds to these organisms, drying them out and killing them.¹

Diatomaceous earth is often included in powdered products such as beauty and skincare products. You can purchase diatomaceous earth in powdered form. Look for it at health food stores under other names like miracle mineral, dinosaur dust, ancient treasure and fossil shell.¹

Diatomaceous Earth Health Uses and Health Benefits

Diatomaceous earth health benefits are known for their natural antioxidant abilities to eliminate free radicals. Taking diatomaceous earth helps to naturally detoxify the body and rid it of harmful substances, viruses and other organisms that cause infection and disease. One study found that diatomaceous earth is a powerful way to rid the body of harmful heavy metal buildup, including aluminum.

Diatomaceous earth is considered an important blood cleansing remedy. It also helps to clean and detoxify the digestive system, which helps stop problem like bloating, gas and cramping. Diatomaceous earth is also a powerful liver-cleansing tonic.

Another important diatomaceous earth health benefit is its ability to support connective tissue. It also helps to stop the loss of bone mass. These two diatomaceous earth health benefits make it an important treatment for conditions like osteoporosis and bone spurs. It has also been shown to have important benefits for dental, skin and nail health. Taking diatomaceous earth can help to thicken and strengthen thin and limp hair, repair and restore brittle nails, and strengthen weakened and soft dental enamel.^1,2


Diatomaceous earth uses have been proven as a natural remedy for:

• Parasitic Disease - Studies have found that diatomaceous earth has been proven to help control parasitic infections caused by contracting many different types of parasites. Taking diatomaceous earth can help to disinfect the intestinal tract from parasitic worms by drying them out and stopping them from laying eggs. 

Diatomaceous Earth Side Effects and Precautions

You should start off by taking a small dose of diatomaceous earth and slowly increasing the dose over time.There have been no reports of severe diatomaceous earth side effects. However, some people may experience skin irritation or respiratory irritation when breathing it in.¹

References

1. https://draxe.com/diatomaceous-earth/ 
2. https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/5-benefits-of-diatomaceous-earth/