What is Zeolite?

Zeolite is a porous, inorganic mineral produced after millions of years from volcanic ash and sea salt.  There are three prominent types of zeolites:  fibrous, leafy or crystalline. The crystalline forms are typically used for medical purposes, as they contain high quantities of the mineral clinoptilolite.  This and other naturally-occurring zeolites such as heulandite and chabazite have useful antibacterial, anti-diarrheal and antitumor properties.
 
In a paper written for the Nano Science and Technology Institute, it was stated that medical research with oral supplementation of tribomechanically activated zeolite (TMAZ) – a potent antioxidant – has resulted in healthier antioxidant levels and in decreased free radicals.
 
Zeolites have become a popular nutritional supplement used for detoxification.  Activated zeolites possess a unique structure:  they contain negatively-charged, vacant spaces that attract and trap positively-charged ions which can then be eliminated from the body.  Clinoptilolite has a honeycomb-like cellular composition which provides the perfect structure to catch and bind toxins, metals and other impurities.  The U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave zeolite a G.R.A.S. rating, which means generally recognized  as safe.
 
Many people are supplementing with a liquid form of active zeolite on a daily basis for the removal of toxins such as mercury, arsenic, cadmium and lead.  The removal of toxins and chemicals from the body supports a healthy immune system.  Active zeolites also trap and remove allergens, reducing symptoms from food and environmental allergies.
 
Zeolites are useful for antiviral effects; as a preventative to cold and flu infection; to help restore pH levels in the body; and to lower the chances of acid reflux.  In addition, zeolites have been shown to boost the absorption of nutrients in the digestive tract, which enhances anti-diarrheal properties.