Diatomaceous Earth Food Grade Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Diatomaceous Earth Food Grade 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
Diatomaceous Earth Food Grade 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.
HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Diatomaceous Earth Food Grade 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.
What’s inside
Low disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: diatomaceous earth, a naturally occurring silica-rich powder. Food-grade diatomaceous earth is mined and processed differently than industrial forms, resulting in lower crystalline silica content.
There are no inactive ingredients listed.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
We don't have reliable evidence that diatomaceous earth works for high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia). The data we hold rates it as having insufficient reliable evidence to rate for this use.
If you're considering it for that reason, talk with your doctor about what the research actually supports.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Food-grade diatomaceous earth is generally well tolerated, though clinical research is very limited and we don't have solid information on common side effects. The main concern is crystalline silica — industrial and processed forms of diatomaceous earth carry a documented risk of lung cancer and chronic lung disease (COPD) with heavy exposure.
The unprocessed food-grade form used orally or topically contains much lower crystalline silica and appears less toxic by comparison. One case report linked processed diatomaceous earth to a connective tissue disorder called systemic sclerosis, though this is rare.
Safety hasn't been studied in pregnancy or breastfeeding, so the data advises against use in both.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredient we checked. That said, because clinical research on this product is very limited, check your exact medications with the tool on this page before you start.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Diatomaceous Earth Food Grade by Ormus Minerals is a minimally studied supplement with no documented interactions in our data. Because safety data in pregnancy and breastfeeding is absent, it's best avoided during those times.
If you're pregnant, nursing, or have lung concerns, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking 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 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
General information
Key facts about Diatomaceous Earth Food Grade, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Ormus Minerals |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 3 Pound(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Feb 26, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 213118 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Powder |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Diatomaceous Earth Food Grade by Ormus Minerals, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Diatomaceous Earth | 0 NP | -- |
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Take 1 tablespoon daily (See detailed flyer for further information)
Precautions
Precautions Keep away from children.
Consult with your health provider 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.
Is this label outdated? Report a formula or label change and our pharmacy team will review it.
Diatomaceous Earth Food Grade by Ormus Minerals label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Diatomaceous Earth Food Grade by Ormus Minerals
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Tablespoon(s) Dosage formPowder Amounts shown are per serving.
Diatomaceous Earth
No knowninteractions
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 & interactionsDiatomaceous Earth Food Grade by Ormus Minerals Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Diatomaceous Earth Food Grade. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Diatomaceous Earth Food Grade, from the product label.
Ormus Minerals
See all Ormus Minerals products- Name
- Ormus Minerals Inc.
- Street Address
- Post Office Box 513
- City
- Caldwell
- State
- Idaho
- ZipCode
- 83606
- Web Address
- www.OrmusMinerals.com
Diatomaceous Earth Food Grade by Ormus Minerals: Common Questions
Does Diatomaceous Earth Food Grade by Ormus Minerals interact with any medications?
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Where does this information come from?
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Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
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Label information is sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database and reflects the product version on file; always read your actual product label. This page is for education only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Confirm with your pharmacist or doctor before combining supplements and medications.
The Full Monographs Behind Diatomaceous Earth Food Grade’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Diatomaceous Earth Food Grade'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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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
- Rushton L. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and occupational exposure to silica. Rev Environ Health 2007;22(4):255-72. PubMed
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
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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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