https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeH7VNBEMi0
Dr. Garrett Smith
https://nutritiondetective.com
Tuesday, Sept 9th, 2025
Love Your Liver Livestream #215
ZeoLyte (zeolite)
Testimonial:
What is Zeolite?
Zeolite – New World Encyclopedia: https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Zeolite
Zeolite Clinoptilolite: Therapeutic Virtues of an Ancient Mineral – PMC: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6515299/
Structure: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6515299/#molecules-24-01517-f001
Naturally occurring zeolite “cages” are stable, and do NOT leach aluminum into the body of animals or humans, and detoxes aluminum out:
Novel, oxygenated clinoptilolite material efficiently removes aluminium from aluminium chloride-intoxicated rats in vivo – ScienceDirect: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1387181117303116?via%3Dihub
Selective-binding properties, aka cation-exchange, aka “swap & drop”:
Cation Exchange of Natural Zeolites: Worldwide Research: https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/13/14/7751
Clinoptilolite — BEAR RIVER ZEOLITE Preston Idaho Clinoptilolite Zeolite: https://www.bearriverzeolite.com/new-page-1
Zeolite is safe, and drops off minerals/cations in its structure for other more toxic ones:
Critical Review on Zeolite Clinoptilolite Safety and Medical Applications in vivo – PMC: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6277462/
How our ZeoLyte is made:
- Start with using the highest-grade clinoptilolite zeolite (94%) in the world
- Cleaned to remove any impurities (including toxins already adsorbed by the zeolite being out in nature, and any potential free aluminum from broken “cages”)
- Then re-mineralized or “charged”, where the zeolite cages are saturated with electrolytes (Mg, K, Na, Ca) so the zeolite has good minerals to “exchange” for bad ones it encounters
- It is then micronized (NOT nano) to increase surface area for better detoxing capability
- Third-party testing, then packaged
https://jacobsensalt.com/
How to use it, and fluffing it up and measuring
Zeolite dosing paradox, figured out by Jeff Hoyt
The Zeolite Dosing Paradox Jeff Hoyt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kM3CltOFCe8
Helping plants grow better and healthier:
Zeolite amendment reduces lead accumulation and improves growth and yield in tomato plants irrigated with sewage water | Environmental Science and Pollution Research: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11356-023-25190-7
Worked better than antibiotics in broilers (chickens raised for their meat):
Effects of Dietary Zeolite Supplementation as an Antibiotic Alternative on Growth Performance, Intestinal Integrity, and Cecal Antibiotic Resistance Genes Abundances of Broilers – PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31683981/
Benefiting osteoporosis in animal and human studies:
Treatment of osteoporosis with a modified zeolite shows beneficial effects in an osteoporotic rat model and a human clinical trial – PMC: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7930600/
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Clinical Parameters in Osteoporosis Patients Supplemented With PMA-Zeolite at the End of 5-Year Double-Blinded Clinical Trial – PMC: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9272402/
Helped bones in chicks purposely given “vitamin” A toxicity:
Effects of dietary zeolite and vitamin A on tibial dyschondroplasia in chickens – PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2836841/
Improved leaky gut and inflammation:
Effects of zeolite supplementation on parameters of intestinal barrier integrity, inflammation, redoxbiology and performance in aerobically trained subjects – PMC: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4617723/
Improved gut biome:
Effects of clinoptilolite and modified clinoptilolite on the growth performance, intestinal microflora, and gut parameters of broilers – PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23436519/
Modulation of the Bifidobacterial Communities of the Dog Microbiota by Zeolite – PMC: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5031887/
Helped with reflux/GERD:
Potentiated clinoptilolite: artificially enhanced aluminosilicate reduces symptoms associated with endoscopically negative gastroesophageal reflux disease and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug induced gastritis – PMC: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4087055/
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7m_lG5uwupI&t=40s GERD Episode
Helped Irritable Bowel Syndrome of both types:
Clinoptilolite in Dextran Sulphate Sodium-Induced Murine Colitis: Efficacy and Safety of a Microparticulate Preparation – PMC: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6176897/
PMA – Zeolite (Clinoptilolite) in the Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome – a Non-Interventional Study
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38224685
Reduced blood sugar to normal levels in type 1 diabetic rats:
The Effects of Natural Clinoptilolite and Nano-Sized Clinoptilolite Supplementation on Glucose Levels and Oxidative Stress in Rats With Type 1 Diabetes – PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28506813/
Helped with Alzheimer’s:
Dietary zeolite supplementation reduces oxidative damage and plaque generation in the brain of an Alzheimer’s disease mouse model – PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23562853/
Increased potassium:
“A 20% increase of the potassium level was detected in mice receiving the zeolite-rich diet, without other changes in serum chemistry”
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11397518
More human medical applications on PDF at this link:
https://www.bearriverzeolite.com/medical (see pdf)
Binding bile acids:
K+ and Ca2+ modified Na-X zeolites as possible bile acids sequestrant
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17957446
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Detoxing toxic/heavy metals:
Adsorption of cadmium, nickel and lead ions: equilibrium, kinetic and selectivity studies on modified clinoptilolites from the USA and RSA – PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30182313/
Modified natural clinoptilolite detoxifies small mammal’s organism loaded with lead I. Lead disposition and kinetic model for lead bioaccumulation – PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22147334/
Protective Effect of Microporous Natural Clinoptilolite on Lead-Induced Learning and Memory Impairment in Rats: https://brieflands.com/articles/healthscope-20043
The kinetics of fluoride sorption by zeolite: Effects of cadmium, barium and manganese – PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25909159/
Detoxes toxic/heavy metals without affecting electrolytes:
NDS_8043_Clinical-evidence-supporting-the-use-of-an-activated-clinopt_111009.pdf: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/file:///C:/Users/docto/Downloads/NDS_8043_Clinical-evidence-supporting-the-use-of-an-activated-clinopt_111009.pdf
Detoxing ammonia/ammonium and bad bacterial metabolites:
Effects of Dietary Arginine, Ornithine, and Zeolite Supplementation on Uremic Toxins in Cats – PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29783632/
Removal of ammonium ion from aqueous solution using natural Turkish clinoptilolite – PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16442711/
Using natural Chinese zeolite to remove ammonium from rainfall runoff following urea fertilization of a paddy rice field – PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26564188/
Sorption and desorption of ammonium by zeolite: Batch and column studies – PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21391034/
Reduces malondialdehyde in the liver:
Effects of clinoptilolite on growth performance and antioxidant status in broilers – PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23949793/
Does supplemental zeolite (clinoptilolite) affect growth performance, meat texture, oxidative stress and production of polyunsaturated fatty acid of Turkey poults? – PMC: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6064620/
Effects of clinoptilolite treatment on oxidative stress after partial hepatectomy in rats – PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22464830/
Detoxes histamine:
Histamine-binding capacities of different natural zeolites: a comparative study – PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29881882/
Natural Cuban zeolites for medical use and their histamine binding capacity
Detoxes manganese, helping Parkinson’s disease model:
Neuroprotective effects of punicalagin and/or micronized zeolite clinoptilolite on manganese‐induced Parkinson’s disease in a rat model: Involvement of multiple pathways – PMC: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11457879/
Removing microplastics:
The potential of zeolite nanocomposites in removing microplastics, ammonia, and trace metals from wastewater and their role in phytoremediation
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38051490
Removal of Polystyrene Microplastics from Aqueous Solution Using the Metal–Organic Framework Material of ZIF-67
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8878825
Removal of microplastics from wastewater with aluminosilicate filter media and their surfactant-modified products: Performance, mechanism and utilization
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1385894721015023
Exploring the Potential of Amino-Functionalized Zeolite Series/H3PO4-Biochar for Environmental Microplastic Removal
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.iecr.3c03971
The Uptake Potential of Santa Barbara Amorphous Silica/Zeolite Composite for Environmental Microplastics in Wastewater
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsestwater.4c00558
Binding & excreting mycotoxins (mold toxins):
The role of natural and synthetic zeolites as feed additives on the prevention and/or the treatment of certain farm animal diseases: A review – PMC: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7106472/
In-field evaluation of clinoptilolite feeding efficacy on the reduction of milk aflatoxin M1 concentration in dairy cattle – PMC: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4943012/
Effects of a modified clinoptilolite zeolite on growth performance, health status and detoxification of aflatoxin B1 and ochratoxin A in male broiler chickens – PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33595390/
Effects of various types of aluminosilicates and aflatoxin B1 on aflatoxin toxicity, chick performance, and mineral status – PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8382814/
Efficacy of zeolitic ore compounds on the toxicity of aflatoxin to growing broiler chickens – PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8383962/
Effect of clinoptilolite on performance of Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) during experimental aflatoxicosis – PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10579408/
Preventive efficacy of clinoptilolite in broilers during chronic aflatoxin (50 and 100 ppb) exposure – PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11020375/
Efficacy of synthetic zeolite to reduce the toxicity of aflatoxin in broiler chicks – PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10685881/
Effect of dietary protein, alfalfa, and zeolite on excretory patterns of 5′,5′,7′,7′-[3H]zearalenone in rats – PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6260315/
Synthesised magnetic nano-zeolite as a mycotoxins binder to reduce the toxicity of aflatoxins, zearalenone, ochratoxin A, and deoxynivalenol in barley – PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33010139/
Detoxes radioactive minerals:
Relationship between zeolite structure and capture capability for radioactive cesium and strontium – ScienceDirect: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0304389420324092?via%3Dihub
Case Studies — BEAR RIVER ZEOLITE Preston Idaho Clinoptilolite Zeolite: https://www.bearriverzeolite.com/case-studies
