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Diatomaceous Earth Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Earthborn Elements

Diatomaceous Earth label
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Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
No known interaction
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 23, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Diatomaceous Earth against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Diatomaceous Earth is a dietary supplement by Earthborn Elements with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive cleansing or 'detox', intestinal parasite support, skin, hair, and nail health (silica).We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Diatomaceous Earth by Earthborn Elements

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

Generated from HelloPharmacist’s pharmacist-curated databases and editorial rules · Last generated Jul 11, 2026

What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: food-grade diatomaceous earth, a natural mineral made from the fossilized remains of algae-like organisms. The capsule itself is made with gelatin as an inactive ingredient.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Diatomaceous Earth product and its label doesn't state a use — see Diatomaceous Earth's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The product is marketed for hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), but the evidence we hold rates it as having insufficient reliable evidence to rate. In other words, we don't have enough quality data to say whether it works for that purpose.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Diatomaceous Earth

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Safety data for diatomaceous earth is limited, especially for oral use. The most concerning information we hold comes from industrial exposure studies, which show that high levels of crystalline silica in processed diatomaceous earth may raise the risk of lung cancer and chronic respiratory disease.

Food-grade diatomaceous earth used at supplement doses is thought to have much lower crystalline silica content than industrial forms, but human safety studies are sparse. The product facts advise against use in pregnancy because safety hasn't been studied, and the same applies during breastfeeding.

We don't have reliable information on common side effects from supplemental doses.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Diatomaceous Earth

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check in this product.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

If you're considering this supplement, talk to your pharmacist or doctor first — the evidence for its main claimed benefit isn't established, and safety data in people is limited. It's important to confirm you're using food-grade diatomaceous earth only.

Pregnant or nursing people should avoid it.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 21, 2024.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Diatomaceous Earth, straight from the product label.

Brand Earthborn Elements
Net contents 200 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 21, 2024
DSLD ID 319533
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Diatomaceous Earth by Earthborn Elements, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
200
IngredientAmount% DV
Diatomaceous Earth275 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule daily, preferably with meals, or as directed by a physician. Take with at least 8 oz of liquid.

General Statements

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FDA Statement of Identity

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Diatomaceous Earth by Earthborn Elements label

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Diatomaceous Earth label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Diatomaceous Earth by Earthborn Elements

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container200 Amounts shown are per serving.

Diatomaceous Earth

No known
interactions
275 mg per serving

Diatomaceous earth is a fine powder made from the fossilized shells of tiny algae called diatoms. Only food-grade diatomaceous earth should ever be sw...

Diatomaceous Earth monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Diatomaceous Earth by Earthborn Elements Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Diatomaceous Earth. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Diatomaceous Earth, from the product label.

Earthborn Elements

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Name
Earthborn Elements
Street Address
9450 SW Gemini Dr #49936
City
Beaverton
State
Oregon
ZipCode
97008
Web Address
Earthbornelements.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Diatomaceous Earth by Earthborn Elements: Common Questions

Does Diatomaceous Earth by Earthborn Elements interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Diatomaceous Earth. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Diatomaceous Earth contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Is food-grade diatomaceous earth safe to swallow?
Food-grade versions have much lower crystalline silica than industrial forms, making them less of a concern than occupational exposure. That said, human safety data from oral supplements is very limited, so talk with your pharmacist about whether it's right for you.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
No — safety hasn't been studied in pregnancy, so it's best avoided. There's no reliable safety data during breastfeeding either, so avoid use then too. Talk with your doctor about safe options if you're pregnant or nursing.
Does diatomaceous earth actually lower cholesterol?
The evidence we hold rates it as insufficient to say. We don't have enough quality studies to know whether it works for high cholesterol, so don't rely on it as your main approach to managing cholesterol.
What are the common side effects?
There's very little clinical research on diatomaceous earth supplements, so we don't have reliable information about typical side effects at supplement doses. If you experience anything unusual after starting it, let your pharmacist know.
Why does the product mention lung cancer risk?
That risk comes mainly from industrial exposure to high levels of processed diatomaceous earth over time. Food-grade supplements have lower crystalline silica, but it's something to be aware of, especially if you have a history of lung disease.

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The Full Monographs Behind Diatomaceous Earth’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Diatomaceous Earth

Diatomaceous earth is a fine powder made from the fossilized shells of tiny algae called diatoms. Only food-grade diatomaceous earth should ever be swallowed, and human evidence for its heal...

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Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Diatomaceous Earth's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 6 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Diatomaceous Earth 6 references
  1. Rushton L. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and occupational exposure to silica. Rev Environ Health 2007;22(4):255-72. PubMed
  2. Gallagher LG, Park RM, Checkoway H. Extended follow-up of lung cancer and non-malignant respiratory disease mortality among California diatomaceous earth workers. Occup Environ Med. 2015;72(5):360-5. PubMed
  3. Moisan S, Rucay P, Ghali A, Penneau-Fontbonne D, Lavigne C. Silica-associated limited systemic sclerosis after occupational exposure to calcined diatomaceous earth. Joint Bone Spine. 2010;77(5):472-3. PubMed
  4. Park R, Rice F, Stayner L, Smith R, Gilbert S, Checkoway H. Exposure to crystalline silica, silicosis, and lung disease other than cancer in diatomaceous earth industry workers: a quantitative risk assessment. Occup Environ Med. 2002;59(1):36-43. PubMed
  5. Nattrass C, Horwell CJ, Damby DE, Kermanizadeh A, Brown DM, Stone V. The global variability of diatomaceous earth toxicity: a physicochemical and in vitro investigation. J Occup Med Toxicol. 2015 10;10:23. PubMed
  6. Wachter H, Lechleitner M, Artner-Dworzak E, Hausen A, Jarosch E, Widner B, Patsch J, Pfeiffer K, Fuchs D. Diatomaceous earth lowers blood cholesterol concentrations. Eur J Med Res. 1998 8;3(4):211-5.

See these in context on the Diatomaceous Earth monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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