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Diatomaceous Earth Food Grade 285 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Ormus Minerals

Diatomaceous Earth Food Grade 285 mg label
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Capsule Category: Other Combinations
No known interaction
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 9, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Diatomaceous Earth Food Grade 285 mg 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 Food Grade 285 mg is a dietary supplement by Ormus Minerals 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 Food Grade 285 mg by Ormus Minerals

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.

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Generated from HelloPharmacist’s pharmacist-curated databases and editorial rules · Last generated Jul 23, 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: diatomaceous earth (food grade), at 285 mg per capsule. Diatomaceous earth is a naturally occurring silica-rich powder derived from fossilized algae.

The capsule itself is made of gelatin.

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 effectiveness of diatomaceous earth for high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia) has not been reliably established. The evidence we hold is insufficient to rate whether it works for this purpose.

If you're considering it for a specific health goal, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist to see what the current evidence supports for your situation.

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.

Food-grade diatomaceous earth is the only type meant for ingestion, and human safety data remains limited. Diatomaceous earth used in industrial settings or when mined can expose people to crystalline silica, which carries a risk of lung cancer and chronic respiratory disease (COPD) with prolonged high-level exposure.

The food-grade form used medicinally has much lower crystalline silica content than industrial products, so this risk appears lower — but we don't have detailed safety data on the tolerability and common side effects of oral food-grade diatomaceous earth in humans. Very rarely, exposure to processed diatomaceous earth has been associated with systemic sclerosis (a connective tissue condition).

Safety has not been studied in pregnancy, so it's best avoided if you're pregnant. There is no reliable safety data during breastfeeding, so avoid use if you're nursing.

If you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding and interested in this product, talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.

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 in our data for the ingredients we could check. Run your medications through the search tool on this page before you begin, and let your doctor or pharmacist know you're considering 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.

Diatomaceous Earth Food Grade may appeal to someone looking for a natural supplement with no known medication interactions — but the evidence that it works for cholesterol isn't established yet, and human safety data is sparse. Food-grade is essential if you do try it; industrial-grade carries respiratory risks.

Before you start, especially if you're pregnant, nursing, or have any lung concerns, check in with your doctor or pharmacist.

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 Feb 26, 2020.

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 Food Grade 285 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Ormus Minerals
Net contents 180 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 26, 2020
DSLD ID 213137
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Diatomaceous Earth Food Grade 285 mg by Ormus Minerals, 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:
2 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
6 Capsule(s)
IngredientAmount% DV
Diatomaceous Earth285 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin Capsules

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Take 2-6 capsules daily

Precautions

Precautions: Keep away from children.

Keep away from eyes. Consult with your health consultant for use of this product.

Formulation

100% natural

No preservatives

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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Diatomaceous Earth Food Grade 285 mg by Ormus Minerals label

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Diatomaceous Earth Food Grade 285 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Diatomaceous Earth Food Grade 285 mg by Ormus Minerals

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

Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Amounts shown are per serving.

Diatomaceous Earth

No known
interactions
285 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 Capsules. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Diatomaceous Earth Food Grade 285 mg by Ormus Minerals Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Diatomaceous Earth Food Grade 285 mg. 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 Food Grade 285 mg, from the product label.

Ormus Minerals

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Name
Ormus Minerals Inc.
Street Address
Post Office Box 513
City
Caldwell
State
Idaho
ZipCode
83606
Web Address
www.OrmusMinerals.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Diatomaceous Earth Food Grade 285 mg by Ormus Minerals: Common Questions

Does Diatomaceous Earth Food Grade 285 mg by Ormus Minerals interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Diatomaceous Earth Food Grade 285 mg. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Diatomaceous Earth Food Grade 285 mg 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?
Only food-grade diatomaceous earth should be ingested — never the industrial kind. Food-grade has much lower crystalline silica than industrial products, so it carries a lower risk of lung problems. That said, human safety data is limited, and we don't have reliable information on common side effects.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Safety hasn't been studied in pregnancy, so it's best avoided if you're pregnant. There's no reliable safety data during breastfeeding either, so avoid use while nursing. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding and want personalized guidance.
Does diatomaceous earth really help with cholesterol?
The evidence isn't established yet. We don't hold reliable data showing whether it works for high cholesterol. If lowering cholesterol is your goal, talk with your doctor about treatments that have stronger evidence behind them.
What are the side effects?
There's very little clinical research on diatomaceous earth, so we don't have reliable information about common side effects or tolerability. If you experience any respiratory symptoms or unusual reactions after starting it, stop and tell your doctor or pharmacist right away.
Are there fillers or other ingredients in here besides diatomaceous earth?
The capsule itself is made of gelatin. That's the only other ingredient — the rest is the diatomaceous earth.

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Go deeper

The Full Monographs Behind Diatomaceous Earth Food Grade 285 mg’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...

Read the full Diatomaceous Earth monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Diatomaceous Earth Food Grade 285 mg'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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