How to Take Bentonite

Bentonite is an edible clay used in many detoxification remedies. Derived from volcanic ash, bentonite has drawing and absorptive properties that grab and remove toxins loosened in the body during detoxification. Bentonite is not absorbed by the body but instead travels through the body preventing the intestinal tract from reabsorbing the toxins. The FDA includes bentonite in its GRAS (Generally Regarded As Safe) database. Bentonite is sold over the counter as a powder, liquid or a capsule and is taken by mouth.

Things You'll Need

• Bentonite powder
• Measuring spoon
• Glass
• Water or juice

Instructions

1. Take bentonite on an empty stomach at least 1 hour before a meal regardless of the form in which it is taken.

2. Begin with a quarter tsp. of powder daily, dissolved in an 8-oz. glass of juice or water. Gradually build up the dose to a tbsp. each day.

3. Drink plenty of water throughout the day to aid the movement of the bentonite through the body.

4. Take a course of clay daily for three weeks, and stop for a week. Proceed with a routine of taking the dose daily for a week, and then stop for a week.

5. Take pre-packaged products as recommended by the manufacturer.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not leave a metal spoon in a glass of bentonite.

• Taking bentonite with a meal can prevent proper absorption.

• Finish a course of prescribed medicines before taking bentonite.

• Inhaling bentonite powder can be harmful to the lungs and cause eye irritation.

References

• FDA - Bentonite
• The Detox Manual; Suzannah Oliver; 2001