Ugh. I've been detoxing from Candida overgrowth for the last few months; yeah, it's not at all pretty. After a month or so of continuously feeling downright awful (this was way beyond "flu-like symptoms"), I figured I'd try this clay. I had read about using bentonite clay and psyllium husk fiber for eliminating the Herx reaction associated with Candida die-off, but never thought I needed it. Boy, was I wrong.
I started making 1 "shake" a day and relatively quickly worked my way up to 3 per day, experiencing no ill effects like constipation. Provided you drink enough water, you'll have no issues with that. After a few days of taking the clay, I definitely started feeling less toxic. I've read other great reviews of the product, and I adamantly agree with them. This stuff is terrific and is really sparing me (and my liver) a lot of pain and suffering. It's my understanding that once the liver processes toxins for removal, they are sent out into the small intestine in bile. However, 95% of the bile is reabsorbed at the terminal end of the small intestine, allowing many of the toxins to also be reabsorbed. This clay binds those toxins, preventing reabsorption. So, this product is, in my opinion, an absolute must for anyone undergoing a detox program.
Recently I started using
Healthforce Intestinal Drawing Formula, Vegancaps, 260-Count once a day as an adjunct to the P&B shakes. In addition to bentonite clay and activated charcoal, it contains ingredients like slippery elm and marshmallow root that soothe and lubricate the digestive tract. I really like the combination, and the two products complement one another very well.
I'm very happy with this brand of bentonite clay and intend to stick with it. I recommended it to my father-in-law who is concerned about heavy metal toxicity. The bottom line: this product is good stuff. I'd rate it more than 5 stars if I could.