Detoxification and general information about edible products & their effect
- Why detoxify your body?
- How can I detoxify my body?
- How does the detoxification of the body work?
- What is zeolite and what is bentonite?
- What is MED® Zeolite?
- What is MED® Zeolite used for?
- Where does MED® Zeolite come from?
- What is MED® Bentonite?
- What is MED® Bentonite used for?
- Where does MED® Bentonite come from?
- What is the ZeoBent MED® mixture?
- Why is the ZeoBent MED® mixture used?
- Are vitamins, enzymes, hormones and useful minerals also bound?
- What is the difference between Zeolite, Bentonite or ZeoBent mix?
- Which material is better?
CE certified medical devices and their importance
- What does CE certification mean?
- Are zeolite and bentonite considered food or food supplements?
- Which zeolite and bentonite products are suitable for eating?
- How do you recognise a certified product?
- Why not buy cheap zeolite or bentonite for edible use?
Limitations & side effects
- For whom are zeolite, bentonite and ZeoBent MED® mix suitable?
- For whom are edible products not suitable?
- Are edible products suitable for pregnant women, nursing mothers and children?
- Is it safe to ingest zeolite and bentonite?
- Are there any side effects?
- Are there any intolerances?
Application & Dosage
- What should users detoxing for the first time be aware of?
- What should you watch out for when taking medicines?
- Dosage examples;
- Examples of maximum time taken per dose;
- Are these products suitable for outdoor use?
Properties & Features
- What is the right grain size?
- What about nanoparticles?
- Powder or capsules?
- Fine zeolite powder or ultra-fine powder?
- How long do these products keep after opening their packaging?
Experience & studies
- How many years have zeolite and bentonite been used?
- Are there studies and observation methods?
- Is there any literature on the use of zeolite and bentonite?
- What is the difference from other manufacturers?
Order, payment and shipping of products
- How quickly will I receive my order?
- How can I order?
- How can I pay?
- How can I redeem a voucher?
- What does it cost to ship products?
- What types of shipping are available?
- I want to return a product. What should I do?
- How can I cancel my order?
- I would like to complain about a product. What should I do?
- I have received a damaged product. What should I do?
Why detoxify your body?
With today’s diet we not only provide the body with valuable nutrients such as vitamins and minerals, but we also absorb substances that can damage our health in certain quantities. These substances include environmental pollutants such as heavy metals, aluminium and ammonium, which can enter food through air, water and soil pollution. These pollutants have the unpleasant property of accumulating in the food chain. These substances can also be found in our living and working environment, such as in medicines, cosmetics, household chemicals, powders, vapours, paints, varnishes, solvents and disinfectants, technical equipment, water pipes and energy-saving light bulbs.
How can I detoxify my body?
A simple and natural, popular detox option is the intake of natural minerals such as zeolite and bentonite. These can bind harmful substances such as lead, mercury, cadmium, aluminium and ammonium through the digestive tract like a sponge. Since these natural metals themselves are insoluble in water and indigestible, they are simply eliminated naturally along with the bound contaminants in the stool through the intestine. Thus our body is relieved.
How does the detoxification of the body work?
The natural minerals zeolite and bentonite, among others, have the special property of selectively eliminating certain harmful substances. This happens through ion exchange and adsorption of substances in their natural cavities, such as, for example, Aluminium (Al3+), Lead (Pb2+), Mercury (Hg2+), Cadmium (Cd2+), Ammonium (NH4+) and Histamine (C5H9N3). At the same time they have the ability to release other minerals found in the cavities, such as calcium (Ca2+), magnesium (Mg2+), sodium (Na+) and potassium (K+).
A simplified scheme of the adsorption and release process in the zeolite structure follows:
What is zeolite and what is bentonite?
Zeolite and bentonite are natural minerals of volcanic origin with a high silica content.
There are more than 100 different types of zeolite. Clinoptilolite zeolite is used for health and medical purposes. This microporous rock consists of a crystal lattice structure with cavities containing cations such as calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium. Natural zeolite (clinoptilolite) has been used for natural detoxification since ancient times and is known for its effective pollutant-binding properties. For example, after the destruction of the Chernobyl reactor, 500,000 tons of Clinoptilolite zeolite were used in the reactor’s surroundings to disinfect water, soil, objects, animals and people.
Bentonite is a white or greyish-white clay of volcanic origin with a high percentage of montmorillonite, which is characterized as a three-layer silicate with swelling properties (smectite). Montmorillonite bentonite is very similar to clinoptilolite zeolite in its active properties. Bentonite has the ability to bind various pollutants on its surface and in the interlayers. Its particular characteristic is that it expands when in contact with water and forms a slightly gelatinous consistency. Bentonite montmorillonite was successfully used in Germany and Austria after the Chernobyl reactor disaster as a feed additive to reduce radioactive contamination in meat and milk of animals.
What is MED® Zeolite?
MED® zeolite is a CE certified product, certified throughout the European Union, consisting of 100% natural clinoptilolite zeolite for edible use – without additives. It is available in fine powder, ultra-fine powder as well as capsules made of pure plant envelope.
What is MED® Zeolite used for?
MED® zeolite can be used as a natural bioregulator to protect health, preventing and relieving symptoms caused by exposure to pollutants. It can selectively bind harmful substances in the gastrointestinal tract like a sponge and remove them naturally from the body. The indigestible Zeolite MED® is eliminated together with the bound pollutants without burdening the metabolism, naturally in the stool through the intestine. By binding e.g. lead, cadmium, aluminium, ammonium and histamine, Zeolite MED® can be used to relieve the liver through detoxification of the intestinal tract.
Where does MED® Zeolite come from?
There are zeolite deposits on every continent and the nearest deposits of high-quality clinoptilolite in the European Union are in the Carpathian Mountains, where MED® zeolite comes from. The zeolite is extracted in opencast mines. Quality control of the zeolite raw material is carried out in German accredited testing laboratories. Our MED® Zeolite products and our natural cosmetics are manufactured in Greece.
What is MED® Bentonite?
MED® Bentonite is a CE certified product, certified throughout the European Union, which consists of 100% natural montmorillonite bentonite for edible use – without additives. It is available in ultra-fine powder as well as capsules made of pure vegetable shell.
What is MED® Bentonite used for?
Like a sponge, MED® Bentonite can selectively bind harmful substances in the gastrointestinal tract and remove them naturally from the body. Undigested Bentonite MED is excreted along with the bound contaminants without burdening the metabolism naturally in the stool through the intestine. By binding heavy metals (mercury, lead, cadmium), aluminum, ammonium and histamine, Bentonite MED® can be used to relieve liver pain through detoxification of the intestinal tract. Bentonite MED® forms a thin protective montmorillonite gel film when administered orally. This protective film gently covers the mucous membrane of the stomach and intestines, which reduces the effect on pathogens and calms the nerve endings of the stomach and intestines. Bentonite MED is therefore particularly suitable for detoxifying the sensitive mucous membranes of the digestive tract.
Where does MED® Bentonite come from?
Montmorillonite bentonite is a common silicate layer. To date, about 1500 sites have been found worldwide, including many in Europe. MED® bentonite is mined in Southern Europe. Quality control of the raw material is carried out in German accredited testing laboratories.
What is the ZeoBent MED® mixture?
The ZeoBent MED® mix is a CE certified product, CE certified throughout the European Union, consisting of 100% natural clinoptilolite zeolite and 100% natural montmorillonite bentonite for edible use – without additives. It is available in fine powder, extra fine powder as well as capsules made of pure vegetable shell.
Why is the ZeoBent MED® mixture used?
The mixtures of zeolite and bentonite combine the properties of both volcanic minerals. Experience has shown that both minerals complement and enhance each other in their effects. Due to its crystal lattice structure, the natural clinoptilolite zeolite has a high selective adsorption capacity as well as molecular sieve functions on various substances.
Montmorillonite-bentonite has the ability to bind various pollutants on its surface and in the interlayers. It is expandable and forms a thin protective film of montmorillonite gel when administered orally. This protective gel film covers the mucous membrane of the stomach and intestines, reduces the effect of pathogens and calms the nerve endings of the stomach and intestines.
ZeoBent MED® can be used as a natural bioregulator to stay healthy, preventing and relieving symptoms caused by exposure to harmful substances. The natural product of zeolite and bentonite can bind harmful substances in the gastrointestinal tract like a sponge and naturally eliminate them from the body. ZeoBent MED® is naturally eliminated together with the bound contaminants in the stool through the intestine without burdening the metabolism. By binding e.g. heavy metals (mercury, lead, cadmium), aluminium, ammonium and histamine, ZeoBentMED can be used to relieve the liver by detoxifying the intestinal tract. The natural montmorillonite gel membrane created has a protective effect on the mucous membrane of the digestive tract.
Are zeolite and bentonite considered food or food supplements?
In the European Union, eating zeolite and bentonite requires CE certification as an edible medical device. One of the reasons for this is that there is no legal approval for zeolite and bentonite as food or food supplements in the EU. Therefore, zeolite and bentonite cannot be declared as foods or food supplements, but only offered and sold in the form of certified medical devices for edible or consumable use.
Which zeolite and bentonite products are suitable for eating?
Zeolite and bentonite are available in different grades for different purposes. In the European Union, the ingestion of zeolite and bentonite in humans requires appropriate testing and certification as a medical device for ingestion by a state-controlled body (an independent testing and certification company). By certifying an edible medical device, the manufacturer demonstrates the suitability, safety and effect of the zeolite or bentonite products for human consumption. Therefore, in the European Union only tested edible zeolite and bentonite products are authorised and suitable for ingestion.
How do you recognise a certified product?
Through the CE mark. A tested, certified, edible zeolite and bentonite product can be identified by the CE mark with the four-digit identification number of the notified body behind it, e.g. CE 0481. Zeolite and bentonite without the CE mark and the four-digit identification number of the State Notified Body have NOT been tested for ingestion and are therefore not allowed and are unfit for ingestion throughout the European Union.
Why not buy cheap zeolite or bentonite for edible use?
Because they are not tested by a competent, independent testing and certification company for suitability, safety and efficacy for human consumption. Not all zeolites and bentonites are suitable for edible use. There are different types of zeolite and bentonite for different applications, e.g. for disinfection in waste management and the nuclear industry, for waste water treatment, as an auxiliary material in the building, paper, ceramics or mineral industry, in detergents, as bedding for cats and farm animals, as a feed additive for farm animals and pets or as a soil conditioner and soil conditioner in agriculture. Each sector has its own quality requirements.
What is the right grain size?
Zeolite and bentonite are available in different grain sizes – from extremely fine powder to fine powder slightly friable – sandy. The smaller the grain size, the more effective the binding of harmful substances and the smaller the doses required. The larger the grain sizes, the higher the doses required. For example, ultra-fine zeolite with an average grain size of less than 10 micrometres is administered from 1 to 3 grams per day and coarser zeolite with an average grain size of less than 30 micrometres is administered from 6 to 10 grams per day. This allows the individual to choose the preferred grain size according to personal preference and the purpose of the application. Both grain sizes work and detoxify.
What about nanoparticles?
The grain size of zeolite and bentonite should not be too small, i.e. it should not contain nanoparticles. There are no cases in the research literature where the walls of digestive tract vessels absorb or allow the passage of inorganic nanoparticles. However, in order to proactively exclude potential risks, zeolite and bentonite with a grain size in the micrometer range are used in MED® natural products. For clarification: 1 micrometre = 1000 nanometres or 1 nanometre = 0,001 micrometres.
Is it safe to ingest zeolite and bentonite?
Yes, as long as zeolite and bentonite are approved with the CE marking in the category of certified products for ingestion. The CE marking of Zeolite MED®, Bentonite MED® and ZeoBent MED® as ingestible products represents the safety, performance and tested quality of the products.
Which material is better? Bentonite or Zeolite?
Both metals are effective binders of harmful substances for the body. Zeolite powder can be stirred more easily and quickly in water. However, the protective gel membrane of the fine-grained bentonite clay mineral could be useful for the sensitive gastrointestinal mucosa that tends to become inflamed. This protective gel film is formed, for example, when bentonite powder is beaten or stirred in water. When drunk, the protective gel membrane of bentonite gently covers the mucous membranes of the stomach and intestines, reducing the effect on pathogens and soothing the nerve endings of the stomach and intestines. Bentonite MED® is therefore recommended for sensitive mucous membranes of the digestive tract.
How many years have zeolite and bentonite been used?
Bodies in the form of therapeutic earth in the form of rock dust, clay, peat, clay, clay, clay, mud and bog have been used as mild, natural remedies since time immemorial. Zeolite was discovered in 1756 by the Swedish mineralogist and chemical baron Axel Frederick Cronstedt. The molecular structure of zeolites has been known since the 1920s, which allowed their use for ion exchange. As there were not enough natural zeolites in the 1950s, synthetic zeolites were produced in the laboratory. Today, natural zeolites are mined in large quantities and are of excellent quality.
Around 1890 the American geologist Knight explored a clay deposit in Wyoming (USA) near Fort Benton, named after its location “Bentonite”. Apart from its associated minerals, such as quartz, feldspar, mica or calcite, its most important component is montmorillonite, named after the deposit near Montmorillon in southern France. Just like zeolite, bentonite is mined in large quantities and used in a variety of sectors.
Are there studies and observation methods?
Yes, if you enter search terms such as “Zeolites”, “Bentonite” or “montmorillonite” in the scientific database “PubMed”, which is accepted by the scientific community, thousands of scientific studies from the most diverse fields of application, including medicine, will appear. Due to increasing pollution, detoxification treatments are important components of naturopathy, in which natural minerals that bind pollutants, such as zeolite and bentonite, are increasingly used. Thanks to the tireless work of Prof. Dr. habil. Karl Hecht, a German doctor, scientist, university professor, now actively retired and an expert in Zeolite and Bentonite, these two natural minerals are also becoming increasingly well known in Germany. In recent years he has published several scientifically documented books (see book recommendations) on the effects and health benefits when applying zeolite and bentonite.
Who are zeolite, bentonite and ZeoBent MED® mix suitable for?
To keep the whole family healthy.
For prevention: to bind unwanted harmful substances and pollutants in the digestive system before they are absorbed by the body.
For relief: The accumulation of toxic metals such as mercury, lead, cadmium, cadmium, aluminum and other substances such as ammonium and histamine can cause a variety of chronic diseases. The contaminant-binding and detoxifying properties of Zeolite MED®, Bentonite MED® and ZeoBent MED® medical products can be used therapeutically or concurrently with treatment as needed, especially in cases of increased histamine exposure and histamine intolerance, such as allergies, gastrointestinal diseases, liver dysfunction or increased liver exposure due to ammonium compounds.
For whom are these products not suitable?
Zeolite MED®, Bentonite MED® and ZeoBent MED® should not be taken in cases of severe renal impairment (e.g. renal failure). In case of medical problem or limited renal function, these products should be used only after consultation with a physician.
Are these products suitable for pregnant women, nursing mothers and children?
The worldwide widespread use of medicinal clay, zeolite and bentonite in empirical medicine has not led to any indication of risk when used during pregnancy, breastfeeding and children. However, results of adequate scientific studies in the sense of orthodox medicine are not available. Therefore, these products should only be used during pregnancy, lactation and in children only after consultation with a physician.
Are there any side effects?
Clinoptilolite zeolite and montmorillonite bentonite are non-toxic. In rare cases, constipation may occur if fluid intake is too low. This effect is dose-dependent and can be avoided by adequate hydration and dose reduction.
Are there any intolerances?
There are no known intolerances.
What should users detoxing for the first time be aware of?
Unless your physician has advised otherwise, please start taking it slowly with one (1) application per day. If necessary, the application may be slowly increased to 2 times a day, up to a maximum of 3 times a day. Experience has shown that in cases of high sensitivity or longer pauses, application should be started slowly with lower doses and increased slowly.
What should you watch out for when taking medicines?
After or before taking the medicine, a period of at least 2 hours should be observed.
Are vitamins, enzymes, hormones and useful minerals also bound?
From scientific or observational studies and from the practical experience of naturopathy no negative effects on the balance of vitamins and minerals are known. Natural zeolite and bentonite can only selectively bind smaller molecules. Organic compounds such as vitamins, enzymes or hormones are composed of larger molecules. Only positive experiences have been observed for decades with the combination of natural zeolite and bentonite with other natural substances such as psyllium seeds, herbs, algae, vitamins and minerals.
What is the difference between Zeolite, Bentonite or ZeoBent mix?
Zeolite and bentonite are both known as effective binders of harmful substances and pollutants. The difference lies in the mineral structure. Zeolite, as a microporous rock, has a crystal lattice structure with cavities, whereas bentonite, as a clay mineral, has a layered structure that swells in water and forms a gel film. This is also called a protective film of montmorillonite. When applied orally, the protective gel film of bentonite gently covers the mucous membranes of the stomach and intestines. It thus reduces the effect on pathogens and soothes the nerve endings of the stomach and intestines. Bentonite MED® is therefore particularly suitable for detoxifying the sensitive mucous membranes of the digestive tract.
Due to the different structure of the two minerals, there are also differences in the stirring of zeolite and bentonite powder in water: Add a teaspoon of zeolite powder to a glass of water, stir briefly, and the mixture is ready to drink. As a clay mineral, bentonite powder is very fine in powder, comparable to flour, which is likely to stick to the spoon and container. With the help of a whisk or eggbeater, however, bentonite powder can also be well dispersed in water.
If you want to use zeolite and bentonite at the same time, you can use the ready-to-use ZeoBent MED® mix, which combines the properties of both volcanic minerals. Experience has shown that both minerals complement and enhance each other in their effect.
Powder or capsules?
The powder is drunk mixed in water, that is, you need a teaspoon and a glass. The taste can be described as slightly dusty to earthy. The capsules are taken with water and are therefore ideal for travel. Consumption of powder mixed with water has an effect on the entire digestive system. The casings of the herbal capsules are not enteric, which means that the capsules release their contents from the stomach allowing the effect of the contained powder to start from the stomach. If the effect is also desired in the upper digestive tract, namely the oral cavity, throat, oesophagus and stomach, the powder should be chosen.
Fine zeolite powder or ultra-fine powder?
We have two different sizes of zeolite granules: in fine powder or ultra-fine powder. The slightly coarser powder leaves a slightly crumbly feel, as seen in classic pharmaceutical clays. The slightly finer powder is extremely fine.
Dosage examples;
Depending on the requirements, the product can be used for days, weeks or months. Powders and superfine powders can be easily dissolved in water from a slurry to a dilute liquid depending on the requirements. When stirring the fine-grained bentonite powder in water, the use of a whisk, stirrer or egg beater is very useful. Dosing is carried out individually by slow intake and according to weight, e.g:
Fine powder:
1 heaped teaspoon, 1 to 3 times daily, as needed
Extremely fine powder:
½ teaspoon, 1 to 3 times daily, as needed
Capsules:
1 to 2 capsules, 1 to 3 times daily, as needed
Examples of maximum time taken per dose;
Maximum use 3 times a day for 2 months
Fine powder:
e.g. 3 x daily 1 teaspoon of powder = approx. 10g x 60 days = 600g powder
Extremely fine powder:
e.g. 3 x daily ½ teaspoon = approx. 3g x 60 days = 180g ultra fine powder
Capsules:
e.g. 3 x daily 2 capsules = 6 capsules x 60 days = 360 capsules