Bentonite was first identified in cretaceous rocks in Fort Benton, Wyoming, but it can be found in many parts of the world. Liquid bentonite made for drinking is renowned for the powerful minerals it contains and for its ability to absorb and eliminate harmful toxins in the body.
Consult with a physician before using liquid bentonite to self-treat any medical condition.
Toxin Absorption
Toxins, like chemicals and pesticides, enter the body through the foods we eat, habits such as drinking and smoking, pollution in the air we breathe and through chemical products we use around the house. These toxins can be dangerous to the gentle equilibrium of our system and can cause digestive disorders and disease. Liquid bentonite may be effective because of its ability to attract toxins in the gastrointestinal tract. The toxins in our body are positively charged, while the ions in liquid bentonite clay are negatively charged, thus causing the opposites to attract. Bentonite clay cannot be absorbed by the body so it is completely discharged during elimination, taking its booty of toxins with it. Be advised that no studies could be found to support these claims.
Parasite Removal
Parasites are harmful living organisms that are ubiquitous in the environment--found in the foods we eat, the soil in which those foods are grown, and on the surfaces on our homes, schools and offices. AboutClay.com, an informational website on the healing properties of clay, states that "parasitic infection is often the undiagnosed root of many physical problems". Colon cleansing with liquid bentonite clay is thought to kill and remove parasitic organisms in two ways: First by stimulating to the gall bladder to produce bile, creating a bilious environment in which it is difficult for parasites to live; second, by attracting the parasites, which eat clay, and carrying them out of the body through elimination. Again, no reliable studies could be found to support these claims.
Restoration of Good Bacteria
Both good and bad bacteria live in the intestinal tract. The good bacteria, called probiotics, help strengthen the body's immunity to gastrointestinal diseases and create a healthy environment for digestive processes. Bad bacteria enter the system through the foods we eat and the air we breathe and wreak havoc on the digestive system. When too much bad bacteria collects in the digestive system, it can kill off the good bacteria, upsetting the digestive equilibrium and creating the perfect setting for digestive disorders. Regular detoxification with liquid bentonite clay may help absorb and remove the bad bacteria, restoring this essential equilibrium. You guessed it: No studies could be found to support this claim.