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Below is general information about the effectiveness of the known ingredients contained in the product Diatomaceous Earth Food Grade. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
INSUFFICIENT RELIABLE EVIDENCE to RATE
Below is general information about the safety of the known ingredients contained in the product Diatomaceous Earth Food Grade. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
There is insufficient reliable information about the safety of diatomaceous earth.
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION:
Insufficient reliable information available; avoid using.
Below is general information about the interactions of the known ingredients contained in the product Diatomaceous Earth Food Grade. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
Below is general information about the adverse effects of the known ingredients contained in the product Diatomaceous Earth Food Grade. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
General ...There is very little clinical research on diatomaceous earth and no reliable information about tolerability and potential common side effects. There is some data suggesting an increased risk of lung cancer and non-malignant lung disease in people exposed to high crystalline silica in processed diatomaceous earth used industrially (26630,91493,91496,91498).
Dermatologic ...In one case report, diatomaceous earth was found in the skin of a woman diagnosed with a delusional infestation. Due to the delusional belief of a chronic cutaneous parasite infestation, the woman used diatomaceous earth topically as an insecticide. Examination revealed erosions and ulcerations on the skin on her trunk and extremities, but these were absent on hard to reach areas of the body. A biopsy of a papule revealed a crust of neutrophils and extravasated erythrocytes. The presence of diatomaceous earth was determined using microscopic magnification (91499).
Musculoskeletal ...In one case report. exposure to processed diatomaceous earth was associated with the development of systemic sclerosis (91494).
Pulmonary/Respiratory ...When mined or used for industrial purposes, diatomaceous earth appears to increase the risk of lung cancer and non-malignant respiratory disease such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), likely due to its constituent crystalline silica. However, compared to other forms of silica, the crystalline silica content of unprocessed diatomaceous earth, used topically or orally medicinally, is quite low and therefore this source does not appear to be as toxic as other sources of silica (26630,91493,91496,91498).
