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Bentonite Clay

Purpose: Remedy note for bentonite clay.

Claimed use

Bentonite clay is often claimed to bind toxins or support gut protocols. In this knowledge base, keep product identity and contamination risk front and center.

Safety cautions

Safety note: Only consider products specifically intended for human use, and even then note contamination risk. Some bentonite products have triggered FDA lead-contamination warnings. Clay can also bind medications or nutrients.

Observation notes

  • Exact product and batch:
  • Food-grade claim verified?
  • Third-party testing available?
  • Timing away from medication/supplements:
  • Digestive effects:
  • Skin effects:

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