Bentonite
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Bentonite is an absorbent aluminium phyllosilicate clay consisting mostly of montmorillonite. It is a unique clay due to its ability to produce an “electrical charge” when hydrated. Upon contact with fluid, its electrical components change, giving it the ability to absorb toxins. Bentonite is known for its ability to absorb and remove toxins, heavy metals, impurities, and chemicals.
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Special Precautions of Bentonite
This is a powerful and effective substance. However, there are times when it should not be taken :
- Aged people and pregnant women shouldn't taken Bentonite Clay or products containing Bentonite Clay.
- Should not be taken if you took medication or supplements less than two hours prior.
- Some bentonite clay products contains trace amounts of lead and may not be appropriate for consumption by children and pregnant women
The benefits of Bentonite are
- Detox : Bentonite clay has strong internal cleansing properties. As a result, it has become a very popular ingredient in some detoxification programs. It's adsorptive and absorptive properties occurring naturally in the clay. Adsorptive abilities lie in the fact that its molecules are negatively charges. So as it passes through the intestinal tract it attracts the toxins which are positively charged. When they are in contact with each other, they swap ions and are bound together and the toxic molecule is absorbed by the clay molecule. Absorptive abilities come from the low number of minerals that comprise it — only 17 minerals. This low number indicates a higher potential to absorb other molecules. The toxin molecules that bonded with the clay molecules are internalized in the clay molecule. In this state, your body can expel the toxin-filled clay in normal bowel movements. The clay can also be added to your bath water and used as a soaking liquid, binding to the toxins that are dispelled from your skin. The clay leaves skin feeling smooth, hydrated, and less inflamed, all while you relax in the tub effortlessly!
- Relieves Digestive Problems (Constipation, IBS, Nausea, etc.) : Thanks to its ability to neutralize bacteria in the gut and kill viruses, bentonite clay helps to alleviate many digestive problems. It is often used as relief for nausea and vomiting by pregnant women, is a safe way to remedy constipation, and helps with IBS.
- It has brought relief of symptoms from some diseases as serious as Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
- After radiation treatment, it can remove heavy metals and chemicals
- Healthful bacterial balance in the digestive system is promoted
- Liver detoxification
- Cleanses colon of toxins
- Heal Eczema, Dermatitis & Psoriasis : When combined with water and left to dry on the skin as a clay mask, the clay is able to bind to bacteria and toxins living on the surface of the skin and within pores to extract these from the pours. This helps to reduce the outbreak of blemishes, alleviate redness, and also to fight allergic reactions from irritating lotions or face washes, and even helps help poison ivy. Thanks to the clay’s special ability to act as an antibiotic treatment when applied topically to the skin, the clay can help to calm skin infections and speed up healing time of wounds or eczema, even when prescription antibiotics were not able to help solve the problem.
- Boosts Immunity by Killing Harmful Bacteria and Viruses : Bentonite clay was also found to be effective at killing harmful bacteria. In a study published by the Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, “results indicate that specific mineral products have intrinsic, heat-stable antibacterial properties, which could provide an inexpensive treatment against numerous human bacterial infections.
- Improves the Health of Teeth and Gums : The mouth is one of the most susceptible areas of the body when it comes to harmful outside “invaders” taking over, like bacteria and toxins. Bentonite clay binds to unhealthy substances in the mouth, such as around the teeth and on the tongue and gums, and helps to remove them before you swallow them and become sick. Because of Bentonite’s antibacterial properties, it has been used in natural toothpastes and even mixed with water and used as a daily rinse.
- Purifies Water : Bentonite clay has been researched as an effective way to remove some of the fluoride that is often in drinking water. When combined with magnesium, the clay has been shown to benefit the purity of tap water, which leads to some promising possibilities for using it in the future as a widespread cost-effective water purification method.
- As a Baby Powder Alternative : Bentonite clay can be applied to any area on the skin of babies that is irritated, red or needs soothing in the same way that traditional powders are used. Plus, it is very gentle and naturally cleansing. Apply a small amount of the clay directly to the skin and allow it to sit for several minutes before wiping/rinsing it away.
- Boosts Probiotics : By removing toxins, digestive-distress causing chemicals and heavy metals from the gut, bentonite clay helps to promote the “good bacteria” or probiotics living in your gut wall and decrease the amount of harmful “bad bacteria.”
- Alkalizes the Body
- Allows Cells to Receive More Oxygen : Bentonite clay helps to get oxygen into the cells because it has the ability to pull excess hydrogen from the cells, leaving room for oxygen to take its place. When cells have more oxygen entering them, you feel more energized and your body can repair itself more easily from illness or hard workouts, including improving muscle recovery.
