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There are two types of diatomaceous earth. One has crystalline silica, which causes cancer. The other type is called food grade diatomaceous earth, it will not cause cancer. The food grade version is used by organic gardeners everywhere.
Yes, many people use the food grade version of diatomaceous earth as a supplement.
As long as you are using the food grade version of diatomaceous earth, it will not hurt you. However do not take the pool grade version.
Probably compressed Diatomaceous Earth.I use Diatomaceous Earth (food grade) for ant control
Food grade diatomaceous earth is used for several things. One can use it as a anticaking agent or insecticide when storaging grains. It can also be used to extend the shelf life of different fruits.
There are many different people who have used diatomaceous earth just for those reasons. Just make sure you use the food grade version for diatomaceous earth.
Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth has been used by many people as a wormer for children and adults alike.
Diatomaceous Earth. It's used as an anti caking agent in food, as and anhelminthic and as an external anti-parasitic.
Diatomaceous Earth, commonly known as DE, can be found in any home improvement store in the pool supplies section. Although it has many other uses, it's commonly used for swimming pool filters.
Detoxes the body. Makes fingernails stronger. Lowers blood pressure. Stengthens immune system.
Not FOOD GRADE. You must use Food Grade DE.Otherwise, Check the MSDS. The others can cause cancer in the lungs. Can cause eye irratations and skin irratations.According to the CDC, Diatomaceous Earth is dangerous to your lungs.crystalline [pool grade] is the more dangerous one, but really any kind of silica in your lungs is harmful for you.use a respirator.
Not sure if you can buy it locally; however a good online source is Garden Harvest Supply. I have added a link below.