What Is Zeolite?
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Zeolite is a rigid three-dimensional microporous aluminumsilicate crystalline structure that is being used as a detoxifying dietary supplement. Silica is the third most abundant trace element in the human body, as well as in zeolite. For commercial purposes, zeolite is used as an absorbent material in disasterous environmental spills. For instance, zeolite was used to uptake radiation contamination from the Chernolbyl nuclear power plant disaster. Zeolite is used as a catalyst to purify drinking water and for swimming pool filters. There are more uses for zeolite in the construction industry, cosmetics such as detoxifying facial masks, it's used as a time release substance in modern medicines, a soil conditioner, fertilizer extender, and zeolite is even used in aquariums. Currently, zeolite is administered as a dietary supplement in pills,
drops, powders and colloidal sprays. Zeolite is added to livestock feed to improve the overall healthy growth and weight of the livestock along with a |
more sterile healthy environment [8]. Scientists believe the first indication of zeolite formation occured over 300 million years ago. Zeolite was formed from the intense synergy of hot scalding lava chemically reacting with extremely cold sea water. Zeolite has a unique cage-like structure with identical connecting three-dimensional hexagonal honeycomb shaped chambers that allows water and ions to permeate and flow through its cavities of interconnecting tunnels, also referred to as cages. Aluminum and silicon make up the chemical composition of the main structure of zeolite but oftentimes zeolite includes other elements such as, oxygen, tin, zinc and titanium. There are over 40 varieties of zeolite but clinoptilolite is the most abundant in nature and is the one used primarily in dietary supplements because of its ratio 5:1, silica to alumina.
6 Important Health Benefits of Clinoptilolite Zeolite
#1 Zeolite Is A Masterful Detoxifier
Symptoms of a toxic body are fatigue, brain fog and a weakened immune system.
Each three-dimensional honeycomb in the clinoptilolite zeolite structure is nearly identical to the next, which makes for a perfect sieve-like effect as it attracts positively charged ions into these chambers of the appropriate molecular size. Zeolite naturally has a negative charge attracting to itself positively charged ions such as the ions in toxins. Zeolite functions as a mineral sponge by magnetically attracting to these unwanted toxins in the gut: mold; toxins; radiation; and finally, heavy metals, such as, lead, mercury, nitrosamines, ammonia, ammonium, arsenic, cadmium, aluminum, iron, barium, cesium and iron. These toxins are then flushed out of the body along with the zeolite in the urine. Zeolite only remains in the body for a matter of a few hours before the body eliminates it through the urine and/or by sweating. [2]
Using advanced nanotechnology, the natural zeolite crystalline rigid structure has a vast surface area to trap and remove toxins.
Each three-dimensional honeycomb in the clinoptilolite zeolite structure is nearly identical to the next, which makes for a perfect sieve-like effect as it attracts positively charged ions into these chambers of the appropriate molecular size. Zeolite naturally has a negative charge attracting to itself positively charged ions such as the ions in toxins. Zeolite functions as a mineral sponge by magnetically attracting to these unwanted toxins in the gut: mold; toxins; radiation; and finally, heavy metals, such as, lead, mercury, nitrosamines, ammonia, ammonium, arsenic, cadmium, aluminum, iron, barium, cesium and iron. These toxins are then flushed out of the body along with the zeolite in the urine. Zeolite only remains in the body for a matter of a few hours before the body eliminates it through the urine and/or by sweating. [2]
Using advanced nanotechnology, the natural zeolite crystalline rigid structure has a vast surface area to trap and remove toxins.
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#2 Zeolite Can Alkalize The Body
Zeolite can provide the body with alkalizing minerals such as calcium, potassium and magneium and in exchange zeolite uptakes the toxins into its honeycomb gaps where they are further excreted naturally by the body. Zeolite helps the kidneys maintain its proper pH through zeolite's ability to rid the body of these acid forming toxins.
Some main causes of a toxic and acidic body are:
Signs of an acidic body:
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#3 Zeolite May Strengthen The Immune System
Preliminary studies suggest that zeolite increases T-cell activity and can increase the number of macrophages in the body. When zeolite eliminates the toxins from the intestines and organs, the immune system is strengthened making the body less vunerable to the usual army of invaders and overgrowth of bad bacteria, mold, fungus, heavy metals and other sundry pollutants. [3]
#4 Zeolite Improves Intestinal Health and Flora
You've heard the term "leaky gut syndrome" before. This is where unwanted toxins and microbes penetrate the intestinal walls and leech into the bloodstream. This happens when toxins destroy the lining of the gut and the tissues become more permeable and vunerable to this phenomena.
Some of the symptoms of a weakened intestinal lining of the gut are:
One study suggests that zeolite, when taken as directed can help to restore the correct pH balance of the gut and help to restore the tissues that line the gut by increasing the integrity of the intestinal wall.
Some of the symptoms of a weakened intestinal lining of the gut are:
- extreme fatigue
- autoimmune responses
- skin rashes
- depression
- cravings for sweets and carbohydrates
One study suggests that zeolite, when taken as directed can help to restore the correct pH balance of the gut and help to restore the tissues that line the gut by increasing the integrity of the intestinal wall.
#5 Zeolite Can Help To Restore A More Balanced Happy Mood
It has been discovered that heavy metal toxicity will directly affect one's mood in a negative way. In one study on patients with amalgam fillings it was noted the people exposed to this toxin were more prone to:
- depression
- outbursts of anger
- high anxiety [1]
#6 Zeolite Is Anti-Microbial
Zeolite can protect the body from lethal and toxic microbes. This means zeolite can fight potentially harmful bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
In recent experiments, zeolite has been tested to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs) and dental plaque formations, which are caused by pathogenic microbes.
Another study found that zeolite has antiviral properties (6) due to its potential ability to absorb viral particles within zeolite's crystaline three-dimensional cages.
By reducing pathogenic bacteria in the gut, studies suggest the body's immune system will kick in and aid in the repair process of the intestines (7). What makes zeolite even better is that it doesn’t have a negative effect on the beneficial microbes in your gut.
When selecting your zeolite products look for these things:
In recent experiments, zeolite has been tested to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs) and dental plaque formations, which are caused by pathogenic microbes.
Another study found that zeolite has antiviral properties (6) due to its potential ability to absorb viral particles within zeolite's crystaline three-dimensional cages.
By reducing pathogenic bacteria in the gut, studies suggest the body's immune system will kick in and aid in the repair process of the intestines (7). What makes zeolite even better is that it doesn’t have a negative effect on the beneficial microbes in your gut.
When selecting your zeolite products look for these things:
- Lab tested for heavy metal elimination in the zeolite itself
- Use only high grade clinoptilolite food grade zeolite
- Make sure the company has a 30 day money back guarantee
- Look for a company that is conscience about the integrity of the ingredients on the label
- Find companys with GMP certification (Good Manufacturing Practices)
- Only go with certified organic zeolite as in the Touchstone Essentials Pure Body line of zeolite detox products
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Who Can Take Zeolite?
Anyone can take Zeolite because it's non-toxic. However, if you are under a doctor's care, consult your doctor if you plan on taking Zeolite or any other all natural dietary supplements. Is Zeolite Safe For Children? Under normal circumstances, yes. However, if the child is under a doctor's care or an infant consult with a doctor before taking Zeolite or any other all natural dietary supplements. How Long Does It Take For Someone Taking Zeolite To See or Feel Results? Zeolite begins the detoxification process in the human body immediately following every single dose. Everyone's toxicity level is different. Some people may notice their body detoxing quickly, others may detox more slowly due to build up, and some may experience no change at all when taking Zeolite. |
