Anyone here take diatomaceous earth?
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Would that be like activated charcoal? If so please be aware that if you use it in proximity to your meals it will absorb and lock up nutrients and prevent you from utilizing them
I wouldn't think so. Diatomaceous earth is fossilized hard-shelled microalgae. Basically it's a very fine silica. Think microscopic razor blades. The way it kills bugs is by cutting through their exoskeletons. Once the exoskeletons are breached they dry out inside. That's a much different process than activated charcoal which absorbs moisture around it, including the water soluble nutrients and vitamins the moisture contains.
right but if I remember that stuff is very porous and absorbs all moisture
Silica doesn't absorb moisture. Diatomaceous earth actually allows liquids to flow through while capturing unwanted material.
Well I stand corrected! Might have to look into this then
I cannot comment on that one. No idea.
Same reason that zeolite warns you not to take it at the same time as any medications.