Bentonite Clay Drink (for detox)
See the main recipe below, or see the Notes section for a bulk recipe that you only need to mix up once a week. Do not take with other supplements or medications.
Servings 1 serving
Cost <$1
Ingredients
- 8 ounces water filtered (not distilled)
- ½ to 1 teaspoon (or more; see Instruction 5 below) bentonite clay <-- see link for safe source of bentonite clay
Instructions
- Put bentonite clay and about 2 ounces of filtered water in 2-4 cup mason jar with plastic or coated metal screw-on lid.
- Shake vigorously (about 60 seconds). Once mixed, add remaining 6 ounces of water. Shake again.
- Drink immediately; or let sit out overnight, and drink in the morning: Some sources say the overnight soaking is best to activate the clay.
- Follow by drinking additional filtered water.
- For general detox, use up to 2-1/2 teaspoons bentonite clay daily for 2 weeks, in divided doses, morning and night: about 1-1/4 teaspoons in the morning and the same in the evening. For heavy metal detox, 1-1/4 teaspoons can be taken 3 times daily. For general long term use, 1-1/4 teaspoons can be taken once daily. More may be taken at any point, as desired. Increase gradually.
Notes
Here's food-safe, high quality bulk bentonite clay supplement, intended for internal use.
Here's psyllium husk, if you'd like to add it (1 teaspoon) to prevent constipation.BULK Bentonite Clay Drink RECIPE
To make a larger portion of Bentonite Clay water that you can drink daily, but only make once a week or so, follow this recipe:- Place 2 ounces bentonite clay in 16 ounce jar.
- Add 16 ounces water, and shake vigorously.
- Allow to sit out for 24 hours, during which time the clay activates more.
- Shake, and drink about 2 ounces daily, or less depending on your body.
- Follow by drinking a full glass of water.