What is the difference between calcium bentonite and sodium bentonite clay?
Even though Sodium Bentonite and Calcium Bentonite Clay are cousins from the same family genesis, they are different in efficacy and intended uses.
Sodium Bentonite (montmorillonite)’s primary ion is Sodium (Na). It has a much greater swelling capacity than Calcium Bentonite, so it is not typically used/taken internally except for certain conditions (colon cleansing). Sodium bentonite is used extensively in industrial applications.
IMPORTANT: Consult your physician before beginning any supplement, including edible clay. Do not ingest within 2 hours of taking prescription drugs. If your skin is highly sensitive, do a patch test first. Keep out of reach of children. Don’t inhale powder.
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California Proposition 65 Warning
Living Clay and Mineral Toothpowder may have trace amounts of naturally occurring heavy metals. Heavy metals are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
[We must provide this warning to legally sell these products to residents of California. The clay we use chemically binds to these naturally occurring heavy metals, preventing their absorption by the body.]
Here is our Prop 65 statement regarding our Mineral Toothpowder and Healing Clay.