Zeolite is a natural mineral substance used in detoxification.
Potential benefits
Digestive support: Some products are marketed for reducing bloating, diarrhea, or intestinal discomfort because zeolite can adsorb certain substances in the gut.
Ammonia binding: Zeolite can bind ammonium, which is why it is widely used in water treatment and animal-feed applications.
Heavy-metal adsorption: Certain zeolites can bind metals such as lead or ammonium under specific conditions. However, this doesn't mean oral zeolite supplements reliably "detox" heavy metals in humans.
Antioxidant/inflammation claims: Some supplement manufacturers make these claims, but human clinical evidence is limited.
Food/water purification: Zeolite has established industrial uses for filtration and adsorption.