Diatomaceous Earth
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Food-Grade Diatomaceous Earth: Unpacking Potential Side Effects

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Side Effects
Posted by i promise i%u2019m not an idiot (kelso washington ) on 06/18/2024

I miss read the dosage on diatomaceous earth and ended up taking 2 tablespoons… Oops… Are there any effects I should be worried about? I don't feel sick but I did read that taking too much can be very bad for you and can cause flu like symptoms and etc.

Side Effects
Posted by Cindy (Illinois, USA) on 06/18/2024 533 posts

I would imagine that the 1/8 tsp didn't do much after the 2 TBS. Nothing to worry about. Just let it flush itself out. So to speak. When things get back to normal, start over.

Why did you take it in the first place?


Side Effects
Posted by Elizabeth (PA) on 08/30/2023

I just started taking DE . I began with a 2 tsp was way too much, caused watery diarrhea. I dropped to 1/8 tsp and still same result. Will this eventually stop? I had to stop taking it because not conducive with work lol. Maybe take less than 1/8 tsp? Or is there an alternative not so strong?


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