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1. Detoxes the Digestive Tract
Animal studies have shown that bentonite is effective at removing specific types of gastrointestinal pathogens, including aflatoxins. Aflatoxins are commonly found in foods that harbor mold, such as peanuts and certain grains. When ingested frequently, aflatoxins can lead to liver damage, impaired immune function, digestive complaints, and debilitating illness.
2. Encourages pH Balance
Without a diet that’s rich in vegetables, fruits, and other whole foods, most of us don’t get enough alkalizing, mineral-rich foods in our diet. This matters because your body requires a complete collection of minerals to function. When those minerals aren’t present, it affects your health. Bentonite clay is naturally rich in minerals, and it can provide the minerals and trace minerals that you need for a healthy pH balance.
3. Promotes a Healthy Gut Microbiota
Due to its ability to keep toxins at bay in the digestive tract, bentonite helps support a diverse and robust gut microbiota. A healthy gut is essential not just for digestive health, but also a strong immune system.
4. Resists Harmful Organisms
Studies published in such prestigious journals as The Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy found that the minerals in bentonite clay, and other clays, have an impressive action against antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
5. Removes Fluoride From Water
Common in dental products and added to nearly all municipal water systems in the United States, fluoride is a tricky toxin to avoid. Contrary to its perceived “safety,” integrative doctors have long warned against consumption and oral use of fluoride.
Researchers at Harvard and China Medical University in Shenyang, have raised red flags over the effects of fluoride on the developing brains of children, and fluoride was officially acknowledged as a neurotoxin by The Lancet in 2014. Bentonite clay, when combined with magnesium, is a helpful water filtration tool that removes fluoride.
6. Helps Remove Environmental Toxins
Due to its magnetic properties, bentonite clay has shown promise in attracting and removing health-damaging environmental toxins like VOCs, which are a broad collection of toxic chemicals commonly found in paints, cleaning supplies, office equipment, permanent markers, and hundreds of other household products.
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What Is Bentonite Clay?
Also known as montmorillonite, bentonite clay is clay formed from the ash of volcanoes. The name “Bentonite” comes from the location of the largest source of the clay: Fort Benton, WY. Since the time of Aristotle, clays like bentonite have been used internally (known as “geophagy”) to soothe digestive ailments and topically (known as "pelotherapy") to absorb toxins from the skin.[1] If you have read stories or seen movies that depict sick people being slathered with mud, wrapped in a sheet, and miraculously healed — these experiences may very well be the result of bentonite clay.
Bentonite clay consists of aged volcanic ash also known as “Montmorillonite.” The name comes from the largest known deposit of bentonite clay located in Fort Benton, Montana.
It is an odorless grey/cream color with an almost soft, very fine consistency. Unlike some other clays, it doesn’t stain and is easy to work with in beauty and natural remedy recipes.
Healing clays like bentonite have a high concentration of minerals including silica, calcium, magnesium, sodium, iron, and potassium.
It also absorbs and removes toxins, heavy metals, impurities, and chemicals.
Because of this, bentonite clay is a common ingredient in detox and cleansing products. Common external uses include poultices, mud packs, detox baths, and skin care recipes.
Some (including myself) even use it internally. It has an alkalizing effect on the body and when taken correctly, it can help balance gut bacteria.
How Does Bentonite Clay Work?
When a remedy like bentonite clay has been used for centuries, you know there’s something to it. Though our ancestors didn’t know how this clay worked, modern research has provided answers.
Believe it or not, it’s all about electricity. You see, your body is as much electric in nature as it is chemical. Your nervous system, brain, and circulatory system all operate on electrical impulses. This is what is measured when you have an EKG, for example.
Bentonite clay produces an electrical charge when it contacts water. This negative charge attracts positively-charged toxins like toxic metals and chemicals. Like a magnetic sponge, it holds onto impurities and carries them out of the body for elimination.
Bentonite Clay Benefits & How It Works
Bentonite clay is a unique clay due to its ability to produce an “electrical charge” when hydrated. Upon contact with fluid its electrical components change, carrying a strong negative charge which bonds to the positive charge in many toxins.
When it comes in contact with a toxin, chemical, or heavy metal, the clay will absorb the toxin and release its minerals for the body to use. Bentonite also helps get oxygen to cells as it pulls excess hydrogen and allows the cells to replace it with oxygen instead.
Personally, I’ve seen people benefit from taking bentonite clay to help with:
- digestive disturbances like acid reflux, constipation, bloating, gas, etc. (Kaolin clay was common ingredient in medicines like Maalox and Rolaids for years.)
- helping with skin and allergy issues
- providing minerals for the body
- recovering from vomiting and diarrhea
- detoxification
- oral health preparations
- externally for all types of skin problems and to speed healing
Even Dr. Weston A Price, in his book Nutrition and Physical Degeneration reported that several native cultures including those in the Andes, Central Africa, and Australia consumed clays in various ways. Commonly they would carry balls of the dried clay in their bags and dissolve a small amount of the clay in water with meals to prevent poisoning from any toxins present.
In a study from Arizona State University,Bentonite Clay was found Highly Effective at Killing MRSA as well as Salmonella, E. Coli and others. What is promising as research continues in this area is that depending on the method in which the clay kills the infection, it may not be possible for the MRSA or other bacteria to develop a resistance to it as it does with antibiotics.
The effect of bentonite on body function Detoxification
Bentonite clay has been shown to act as a detoxifying agent. This property is referred to its poly-cationic nature, which leads to absorption of negative charge toxins.
T-2 is a trichothecene mycotoxin which is a naturally occurring mold byproduct of Fusarium fungus and is toxic to humans and animals. When rats ingested bentonite for 2 weeks before T-2 toxicosis, a significant increase in fecal excretion of this toxin and a decrement of that in muscle has been reported which indicates the healing effect of bentonite against T2 toxicosis.
Aflatoxins are poisonous and cancer-causing chemicals that are produced by certain molds which primarily affects liver. Firstly in 1989 Dvorak et al reported that bentonite is able to reduce water aflatoxin to 66% of its primary concentration which showed the adsorbing capacity of bentonite for aflatoxin . Schell et al showed that in pigs, when clay is added to aflatoxin-contaminated corn, it partially restored liver function without greatly affecting mineral metabolism. In rabbits fed with aflatoxin-contaminated diet, there is a deficiency in reproductive function and adding bentonite to the aflatoxin-contaminated diet improved the physical semen characteristics of buck and reproductive performance traits of doe rabbits. There are numerous animal feeding studies, which demonstrated that bentonites, can bind aflatoxins in ingested feed and reduce or eliminate the toxicity. Bentonite reduces the bioavailability of aflatoxin and decreases the amount of Aflatoxin M1, which is a hydroxylated metabolite of aflatoxin B1 in Ghanaian population. Currently the safety of dietary bentonite is shown in different studies including animals and humans. Besides, it does not affect the serum concentrations of important vitamins and nutrient minerals in humans). Then bentonite is being used in humans as a dietary intervention to prevent and cure aflatoxin toxicity.
Organochlorine pesticides are known to be one of the most persistent organic pollutants present in the environment. They are highly toxic, chemically and biologically stable and have the tendency to accumulate in organisms. Bentonite is reported to have the capacity to absorb pesticides due to its cationic nature . It has the potential for sorption the pesticide endrin possibly due to a combination of hydrophobic and charge-dipole interactions in lab conditions. Paraquat is an herbicide, which is highly toxic to mammals, including human. Following ingestion of paraquat in high dose, hepatic, cardiac or renal failure or death might occur. In smaller doses the symptoms like as respiratory distress, renal dysfunction or, occasionally, jaundice or adrenal cortical necrosis appear. Gastric lavage with bentonite removes paraquet. It might acts as an adsorbent to reduce the effect of this toxin on body. Then it might be concluded that bentonite counteract pesticides and herbicides toxicity.
Some toxins might exist in foods of livestock. Lantana camara, a species of flowering plant, is known to be toxic to livestock such as cattle, sheep, horses, dogs and goats. When cows which were poisoned with Lantana camara, were treated 5 days after with oral bentonite, five of 6 calves given bentonite recovered while 5 of 6 calves in the control group died and comparing with activated charcoal, the plasma total bilirubin concentration was statistically more appropriate in bentonite treated cows. Then bentonite is suggested to act as a cheaper and more effective treatment comparing with charcol.
Metal toxicity or metal poisoning is the toxic effect of certain metals in certain forms and doses on life. Lead poisoning is a medical condition in humans and other vertebrates caused by increased levels of the heavy metal lead in the body. Lead interferes with a variety of body processes and is toxic to many organs and tissues including the heart, bones, intestines, kidneys, and reproductive and nervous systems. In pigs, the feeding supplementation of montmorillonite for 100 days, reduced lead concentration in blood, brain, liver, bone, kidney and hair. Copper toxicity, also called copperiedus, refers to the consequences of an excess of copper in the body. Consistently in sheep, it was concluded the dietary Cu bioavailability could be decreased by oral supplements of bentonite. Cadmium is an extremely toxic metal commonly found in industrial workplaces. The exposure of carp (Carassius auratus to dietary cadmium caused oxidative stress, while montmorillonite supplemented in diet reversed relatively cadmium-induced oxidative damage in liver and kidney. Bentonite is additionally reported to decrease cadmium induced cytotoxicity and genotoxicity in Nile tilapia fish. Generally, it seems that bentonite is a reliable treatment for metal poisoning.
Generally, it seems that bentonite can be considered as a treatment in different types of toxicities although in some sorts of toxicities such as locoweed toxicosis in rats, it is not effective in alleviating the symptoms.
Skin and hair
For a long time bentonite has been used externally on skin. Poison ivy and poison oak are the most common causes of allergic contact dermatitis in North America. Quaternium-18 bentonite lotion has been shown to act effectively in preventing or diminishing experimentally produced poison ivy and poison oak allergic contact dermatitis. Irritant and allergic hand dermatitis is considered as a difficult problem to be controlled in individuals who are unable to avoid causative exposures. Using Quaternium-18-Bentonite in a moisturizing cream has been shown to improve chronic hand dermatitis in a majority of individuals with previously uncontrolled dermatitis. In diaper dermatitis, which is one of the most common skin disorders of infancy, bentonite is reported to act better and faster than calendula, the current treatment of this type of dermatitis.
Bentonite could act as a barrier for toxic organophosphorous compound transfer across the skin, which suggests its physical protective action on skin. In case of sunscreens, it has been reported that inclusion complexes of commercial sunscreens in montmorillonites have optimized functional properties such as water resistance and skin adherence, which make them good substrate in these types of skin product. Furthermore, it is reported that sun lotions containing specific proportion of bentonite mineral are more potent than commercially available sun lotion in absorbing the highest level of UV light.
Bentonite is also shown to act efficiently in healing of skin lesions and ulcers.
Although in many areas such as Iran it was long used as a hair cleaner and softner, there is not any scientific article assessing its effect on hair. Meanwhile it is shown that in sheep bentonite increases wool growth.
Gastrointestinal tract
For a long bentonite was considered as a treatment of diarrhea. At 1961, it was shown that orally administered bentonite treat 97% of cases with different causative factors of diarrhea (virus infection, food allergy, spastic colitis, mucous colitis, and food poisoning).
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common, long-term condition of the digestive system. It can cause bouts of stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhoea and/or constipation. When bentonite (3 g, t.d. for 8 weeks) was administered in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) it affected this syndrome. Although pain or discomfort was not significantly improved in the entire IBS population treated with montmorillonite in comparison with placebo, it modulates bowl habits in constipation-predominant IBS. The montmorillonite which was combined with zinc in diets, improved growth, alleviated post weaning diarrhea, and enhanced intestinal mucosal integrity and the digestive enzyme activities in pancreas and small intestinal contents of pigs.
While bentonite can absorb many organic and inorganic materials in GI tract, it is reported not to affect mineral metabolism and absorption. Gut flora is the complex community of microorganisms that live in the digestive tracts of humans and other animals. These microorganisms benefit the host by fermenting dietary fiber into short-chain fatty acids and synthesize vitamin B and vitamin K as well as metabolizing bile acids, sterols, and xenobiotics. Intragastric administration of bentonite to rats for 28 days leads to hyperproduction of colonic yeast micro-flora. Then bentonite might help nutrients absorption through increasing gut flora activity.
Kidney
Creatinine is a breakdown product of creatine phosphate in muscle and its serum content is an important indicator of renal health as it is excreted by kidneys. Creatinine is able to diffuse from the blood vessel to the intestine and be reabsorbed in the intestine. In experimental model of hypercreatininaemia in mouse, montmorillonite is reported to decrease serum creatinine by absorbing that in GI tract and accelerating its excretion from the intestine. Urea is the primary metabolite derived from dietary protein and tissue protein turnover. As kidney function decreases, the BUN (blood urea nitrogen) level rises. Bentonite is shown to promote the diffusion of urea from blood vessel to intestine, and inhibits the absorption of urea in intestine. Then it sounds that bentonite might be beneficial in renal health.
Antibacterial effects
The number of antibiotic-resistant pathogenic bacteria has substantially increased nowadays. This alarming trend implies the need to identify and assess new antibacterial agents. It is reported that natural geological minerals hold antibacterial properties, which might provide the hope for novel therapeutic compounds. It was shown that montmorillonite is able to absorb coliphages T1 and T7 of Escherichia coli in vitro. When the clay was mixed with water (2–4 parts water to 1 part clay) and incubated for 24 hours with live bacteria at body temperature (37°C), a broad spectrum of bacteria was killed. Some modified menmorillonits have also shown to exert antibacterial effect. These antibacterial effects might result from physical interaction (i.e. penetration or rupturing of the cell) and/or chemical interaction of the clay with bacteria (i.e. poisoning or nutrient deprivation.
It is shown that bentonite might modulate the immune response of body. Particles of bentonite inhibits lipopolysaccharide- or concanavalin A-induced red blood cell proliferation and antibody response in vitro
Bone
It is reported that oral bentonite slightly decreases incorporation of calcium in the bones of goats. In nutrient-deficient broiler chicks, although bentonite increased food intake, but did not compensate tibia calcium decrement.
Cancer
Montmorillonite has been used as a drug delivery system for drugs used in cancer therapy such as Paclitaxel, 5-fluorouracil, 6-mercaptopurine
Although a study reported the genotoxic effect of bentonite on human B lymphoblast cells, recently bentonite has been shown to inhibit the growth of human cancer cell lines U251 (central nervous system, glioblastoma). It seems that bentonite clay surfaces controls the levels of metabolic growth components.
Other effects
Montmorillonite is reported not only to adsorb thyroxin and triiodothyronine in vitro but also reduces these hormones in hyperthyroidism model mice. It prolongs the sleep time, improves the hypoxia tolerance capacity and reduces the spontaneous activities of those mice
Bentonite is shown to decrease the bleeding and clotting time and therefore is suggested as a haemostatic agent.
It is also reported to act as a promising nanoscale size filler in food packaging industry
Indoor volatile organic compounds (VOCs) have been assumed to affect human health. VOCs can either originate from phenolic and benzene-like compounds in building materials and office furniture or from molds (fungi) growing inside improperly ventilated or sealed buildings. Interestingly it is mentioned that volcanic materials, clays and minerals such as montmorillonite filter VOCs and thereby limit human exposure to these dangerous compounds.How to Use Bentonite Clay
Bentonite (and other clays) are staples in my homemade herbal cabinet and medicine chest. I’ve used them internally and externally for various issues on myself, my husband my kids.
- On the Skin: Externally, I apply a paste of bentonite clay and water on any skin irritation like blemishes, insect bites, cuts, skin itching, or burns. I leave it on until it dries and wash off. This is said to be especially calming to skin itching from eczema, psoriasis, chickenpox, etc.
- Armpit Detox: I use a mix of bentonite clay and apple cider vinegar to detox my armpits.
- Skin Poultice for Bug Bites/Burns/Cuts/Stings: For more severe issues, I create a poultice by putting a thick layer of clay on the skin and applying a wet gauze or cloth over it. I wrap the area and leave the poultice on, changing every 2 hours. I’ve even applied this treatment on poison ivy.
- Face Mask: Many beauty products use bentonite clay for its ability to bind with and remove toxins and impurities. For smooth and healthy skin, I make a bentonite clay mask simply by mixing a paste of bentonite and water. I leave on for 20 minutes and wash off with warm water. I typically do this once or twice a week. Bentonite clay powder mixed with applied cider vinegar also makes an excellent and balancing face mask.
- Homemade Clay Soap: add clay to homemade hand soap. I to give it a silky feel. Bentonite clay soap is great for oily skin and acne
- Detox Bath: I sometimes add about 1/4 cup of bentonite clay to bath water for a relaxing detox bath that softens skin.
- For Oral Health: Because of its excellent ability to bind to heavy metals and toxins as well as to provide minerals, I use bentonite clay in my Remineralizing tooth powder. It can even be used alone for brushing and is tasteless and relatively textureless.
- As an Oral Rinse to Whiten and Remineralize Teeth: Besides the use in my tooth powder, I use bentonite mixed with water as an alkalizing and toxin-removing mouth rinse. I mix 1/2 teaspoon of clay in 1/4 cup water in a small jar with a plastic lid and shake well. Then, I rinse with the water for 1-2 minutes and repeat until I’ve used it all.
- For Mastitis: I’ve created a poultice or mask of bentonite clay and water and applied externally to the area. I repeat as needed every hour until the infection is gone. I also take internally during infection along with Vitamin C and Fish Oil Capsules.
- For Baby Powder: Plain bentonite clay makes a very soothing baby powder for use when there is infection or redness. It can also be made into a clay “mask” to help speed recovery in this area.
- For Digestive Problems or Morning Sickness: I took 1/2 tsp of bentonite clay in water during early pregnancy to ward off morning sickness. It helped with the nausea and helped me feel better. I checked with my doc/midwife first and was told this was fine. Check with your doctor or medical professional before using during pregnancy.
- For Internal Cleansing: I drink 1/2 to 1 teaspoon most days in a cup of water. I combine in a glass jar with a plastic lid and shake until well incorporated. This has helped improve my digestion and also seems to give me more energy. Since adding this and Getting Gelatin in my diet. I also notice that my nails and hair grow more quickly. Make sure that any clay taken internally is labeled safe for internal use.
- For Pets: For pets that are sick, vomiting or showing signs of illness, you can add bentonite to their water or mix and give orally with a dropper or syringe without the needle. I have seen several cases where this helped pets recover quickly from what could otherwise have been serious illnesses.
- Other Uses: bentonite and other healing clays being used internally to help reduce radiation exposure, in alternative cancer treatments, and in MRSA infections. It is also said to greatly help in parasite removal.
