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In this article, Zeolite Health Benefits: Which One to Choose for Your Needs, we look at the three best zeolites, and what makes them superior. And how to use them — for various symptoms, conditions and dosing.
What is Zeolite
Zeolite is a natural mineral known for its distinctive cage-like structure, which allows it to attract and trap toxins in the digestive system. It’s valued for its powerful detoxifying and anti-inflammatory effects.
By binding to positively charged toxins — like heavy metals, ammonia, mycotoxins and environmental pollutants — zeolite helps safely carry them out of the body before they can cause damage.
Health benefits of zeolite
As I introduce this topic, I’ll add that not only do my family and I take zeolite, but I’m also part of a health community that uses zeolite. So some of the health benefits I’ve seen are from testimonies within the group. I love this, because it adds to the usual medical insights, but also corroborates them.
Overcome:
- stubborn weight you want to lose
- copper and other heavy metal toxicity
- ammonia toxicity
- Epstein Barr Virus
- pathogen overgrowth
- leaky gut
- “leaky bile” (coined by my doctor, who I recommend)
- eczema
- tinea versicolor
- infertility
- estrogenic symptoms (like cramps and PMS related)
- hair loss
- bone loss
- some symptoms of autism
- constipation
- food sensitivities
- joint pain
- bad insect bites, tick bites (and aid Lyme recovery)
- mold toxicity
- a variety of bowel movement problems
- mental health challenges
- behavioral challenges in children
- high stress
- sugar cravings
- gut infections
- sinus issues
- brain fog
And the list just goes on and on! Zeolite can work in conjunction with other supplements, but it can also single-handedly be a game changer for any number of symptoms.
Why zeolite works
Why and how zeolite works to accomplish all this is: It grabs onto toxins that each wreak their own havoc. I’m going to give you just two examples:
- Pathogens feed on heavy metals. Zeolite ushers heavy metals from the body. With reduced heavy metals, the pathogens starve and die. As a result, digestion, skin conditions and other issues related to pathogenic overgrowth disappear.
- Copper is estrogenic. Estrogen causes increased fat. When copper is ushered from the body by zeolite, many people report weight loss! People who have struggled for years, suddenly lose stomach fat and overall experience really encouraging weight loss.
More benefits exist as well. When zeolite grabs on to heavy metals and ammonia, health conditions reverse, and the body is more able to heal itself.
THE THREE BEST BRANDS OF ZEOLITE
These three products work the best to help detox the body, and I’ll share why with each one:
1. Clinoptilolite Zeolite by Heiltropfen
This product is 5-star quality and affordable. My family uses it daily.
Clinoptilolite zeolite is superior to other zeolites because:
- it’s 100% natural and pure, and contains no fillers, binders or additives
- of its detox and anti-inflammatory properties
- it possesses a high adsorptive capacity
- of its ability to selectively exchange ions, allowing it to remove pollutants and contaminants, including heavy metals and ammonia
- it’s been shown to improve intestinal health and the health of the immune system
- of its anti-viral properties
- it’s linked to improved brain health
It’s great for general detox, leaky gut, leaky bile and better bowel movements.
Why this one’s less expensive but you have to use more
Side note on this product: Because it’s naturally occurring and hasn’t been cleaned from how it is found in nature, it does not have as much capacity for storage of human toxins. For this reason, you have to use more of this product than the third product I review below. This capacity issue is why it costs less. However, it’s still an excellent product: If you need help healing your gut lining, with food sensitivities or pooping better, having more bulk zeolite in your intestines is actually helpful.
Find Heiltropfen Zeolite here.
2. TRS liquid Zeolite spray
I’ve used TRS for several years and will continue to stock it and use it for our family.
Clearing the brain of heavy metals
I first learned about it in a moms of autistic children forum where many parents see their kids go from nonverbal to verbal from the use of TRS. Because it’s nano-particle, it crosses the blood-brain barrier and detoxes the brain better than other forms of zeolite (or at least faster and more directly. There are no studies that compare the effects of powdered vs TRS on autism recovery that I know of.)
Here’s one mom’s quote paraphrased by me: “My son was diagnosed with autism almost exactly two years ago. Before starting TRS, he was mostly nonverbal, very socially awkward, and anxious. Just weeks after beginning TRS, he began speaking — first words, then full sentences. By the end of that pre-K year, he was already reading words, and he was only 4 years old at the time. Now, at 5, he’s in kindergarten, reading full books, holding conversations and answering questions with ease.”
For fertility
The next experience I had with TRS was with hormone balancing. Not only did I find it helpful myself (and for my adult daughter) for this purpose, I read countless testimonies of women getting pregnant who had struggled, oftentimes for years, with infertility.
Here are two of those testimonies, paraphrased by me:
- “After two miscarriages and eight years of infertility, we conceived our son during our second cycle using TRS. He’s now almost 2 years old!”
- “Following five years of trying to conceive, we became pregnant with our baby boy after just three months on TRS. He’s due soon.”
TRS is recommended for general hormone balancing needs, when trying to conceive, for pregnancy and nursing.
Topical use
TRS can also be used topically, and it’s nothing short of amazing for various first aid needs. We’ve seen overnight results and immediate results using it for chemical vapors, sunburns, kitchen-type burns, canker/mouth sores, rashes, insect stings and bites, and painful eye injuries.
TRS is sterile, totally clean and non contaminated. The bottles are pricey, but the effective dose for mental health and first aid needs is pretty low. I always buy the 3-pack and keep the bottles in my natural Rx pantry ready when I need them. I used to use TRS daily for all my detox needs and could feel it working in my brain.
To buy TRS, go here (and click Shop Now). Choose “Advanced TRS”. I buy the 3-pack in glass bottles.
3. Best overall zeolite: Zeocharge
Zeocharge is also clinoptilolite zeolite (like product #1 above).
I learned about Zeocharge from my doctor after I’d been taking both of the zeolites listed above for a while. I was taking so very much of the first product because of my heavy copper toxicity and that brand’s smaller storage capacity for toxins (which requires you to take more).
He shared that with Zeocharge, only 1/6 the amount is needed (for most people), so you actually save money using it, even though it costs more per canister. I switched, and love the cleaner texture, and that I can now take just a small amount.
After contacting the owner of this company, I can happily offer my readers a 10% off code, too! Here’s the website, and use code MEGANSTEVENS at checkout.
Zeocharge has a great and very educational website to learn more about the superiority of the product. After reading more about it, just don’t forget to use your discount code.
Dosing
It’s really important to know one thing about zeolite dosing: If you take too little, you can stir up more toxins than the zeolite can store.
You need to take enough to grab on to any toxins that are released by the zeolite. If you get symptoms, you need more zeolite, not less. Please read more here to fully understand the higher dose concept.
For each of the three zeolites my family and I use, I give the company or doctor-recommended zeolite dose:
- Clinoptilolite Zeolite by Heiltropfen dosing: A starting dose of 10g is recommended for a 150 pound person, but can be adjusted based on weight or toxicity symptoms. If you experience a detox reaction, take more, not less (up to 30g or more, taken once a day). I was taking 180g of this product, so you can go quite high if symptoms indicate. Just make sure you’re still pooping well. Typically, this product helps with poops.
- TRS dosing suggestion by the company: Start the first day with 1 spray, then increase each day, assuming no major detox symptoms occur, gradually by 1 spray, until you reach 5 sprays daily, 2 in the morning, 3 at night. Also use additional sprays for acute needs, when exposed to toxic elements, such as chemical fumes (paint, perfumes, fragrances, smoke etc).
- Zeocharge dosing: Start with 10g to 30g, based on speculated toxicity. Watch this video for a broader explanation. Both 20g and 30g were a little low for me (stirred up toxins and caused mild symptoms, so I needed more zeolite storage). I now take 40g nightly, and it also helps me sleep my best. Over time, you can reduce dose. Deeper levels of detox are accomplished with the higher dose (your body releases deeply stored toxins). Watch the video linked to (listen closely toward the end), to learn their suggested path to a deep 5-month detox process.
Adding zeolite to activated charcoal
Yes, you can take zeolite and activated charcoal together. I do this nightly, as they both adsorb different toxins.
When taken together, zeolite and charcoal can be taken shortly after a meal, about thirty minutes, or up to one hour.
Learn more about activated charcoal here, including best brands and dosing:
- What is the best activated charcoal (why to choose only hardwood, not coconut charcoal)
- Can you take activated charcoal with other supplements
- How to get rid of acne by including activated charcoal
Pin Zeolite Health Benefits: Which One to Choose for Your Needs here:
Lisa Gomes says
Hi, Megan 😃 I so appreciate all the detailed information you give in all your posts!! So helpful! I recently read your article on Bentonite Clay. I bought the product you recommended. Then I read your article on Zeolite. My questions are:
1. Should Bentonite Clay and Zeolite be taken together? If so, what would the amounts of each look like?
2. Are they similar products? Can/should they be taken together?
3. Is either product preferable over the other? Does it depend on each individuals health goals?
4. Are either/both products good for leaky gut healing?
5. I have a family member suffering with leaky gut due to long term NSAID use – no end in sight due to health issues, would Zeolite help? Or would the Bentonite clay be a better option?
Thanks so very much for all the help you give!!
Megan says
Hi Lisa, I’m so glad the posts are helpful! Both supplements adsorb radiation, microplastics, metals, aflatoxin and pharmaceuticals; both attract hydrogen and help the body overcome pathogenic overgrowth. One main benefit of zeolite over bentonite clay is that zeolite aids bowel movements, and BC can (but doesn’t necessarily) constipate. Everyone is unique, so testing both separately could have a benefit. Bentonite clay is more affordable, and you can take less. I don’t think there’s a real benefit to taking both at the same time. I can speak from experience that zeolite is very healing to a leaky gut. Bentonite clay is helpful as well, but maybe not to the same extent, again, because of the effect each one has on the intestines and bowel movements. Zeolite protectively fills, coats, soothes and pulls, allowing the gut lining to fully heal and preventing the ongoing leaking of toxins and food particles into the system. Overall, I think zeolite is the best option. It’s what I’ve landed on for myself, even though BC has undeniable benefits. Happy to help! 🙂
Lisa Gomes says
Thank you Megan! This is Lisa Gomes that used live in Bend, then Arizona and then Missoula – now we’re back in Oregon!! I can hardly wait to get going on the Zeolite😃 Smooches!!
Megan says
Thank you for reminding me!! I remember those smooches 😉 , and yay! So glad you’re back in Oregon!! Wonderful that you’re starting on zeolite, and so sweet to connect again, as always!😃
Maggie Williams says
Can you mix the zeolite with juice? I don’t think I can get my husband or grandkids
to try drinking it plain.
Megan says
Hi Maggie, yes, you can, and if you choose the ZeoCharge brand, it’s very smooth and has a pleasant enough quality. (The other brand is more clay/dirt-like.)
Maggie Williams says
Since you mentioned a clay/dirt-like texture, can you use it topically? Maybe a mask on your skin?
Megan says
Hi Maggie, yes, good question. Zeolite can be used topically as a mask, in baths, dusted in shoes for athlete’s foot etc. 🙂
Maggie Williams says
Great. Thank you, Megan. I just got my powder that I ordered here on your site. I’m a little nervous about starting. I’m in the LYL program, so I’ve been asking questions there and plan to be on the Office Hours call tomorrow with Nathan. I really like your site and enjoy your weekly emails.
Megan says
Great Maggie, and I hope your time in Office Hours is helpful. Hopefully some additional word from Nathan will help you feel like you have a good roadmap for proceeding with zeolite. Glad to know you’re in LYL! I pray you don’t feel nervous going forward and get amazing results. Thank you for your encouragement and kind words! 🙂
Deniz says
Megan— I’ve been taking advanced TRS zeolite for about 5 months per your recommendation and it’s been extremely helpful in my detox journey! It greatly reduces anxiety, especially around my cycle.
I’m curious to try zeocharge which I’ve heard is a great histamine binder.
I hold your recommendations in high regard and appreciate the wise counsel
Megan says
Wonderful to hear, Deniz!: Both about the TRS (YAY!) and you starting ZeoCharge. So thankful for both! Thank you for your kind words!
Heather says
Hi Megan! Thank you for the in-depth article! I see on the zeocharge website that it’s $60 for 150 grams. If someone starts with 30 grams that $60 canister will only last 5 days! Am I doing my math right? Do you go through a canister that quickly?
Megan says
Hi Heather!, you’re welcome, and unfortunately, yes. I consider it that important. I bought their bulk pack to do the 5 month detox. It’s a big investment, but I can’t think of a more direct way to heal and detox the body, other than diet. I consider it worth it, but I know it has to be budgeted in, and that can be hard. When someone can do the smaller dose, that’s another approach. That’s what I have my teenage son doing, as we can’t afford to have the whole family doing the high dose at one time. I also liked the bulk purchase because then I don’t feel overwhelmed going through a canister so quickly; I have so many more in my cupboard, and I’m just taking it in stride and as a blessing to have it.
Denise Rahjes says
Hi Megan:
I have interstitial cystitis and was wondering if you think Zeolite would be helpful or would it cause worsening of symptoms? And which Zeolite product would you recommend to help best with this condition? Usually, I have to work up to full dosing of any supplement to avoid flares and I see that full dosage needs to be taken at the start with this product. Thanks for any help or suggestions.
Megan says
Hi Denise, great questions. The ZeoCharge is best, and yes, I think you’ll find it helpful. As I mentioned, as did you, the dosing is a little counterintuitive, because you need to take more to avoid the symptoms, as it’s adsorbing the problematic elements that cause symptoms, and you need to be sure anything new that’s freed up will also be captured. I personally take 55g of ZeoCharge nightly, which obviously is very high, but I am dealing with some pretty major copper toxicity. I don’t want you to feel afraid of getting the dose “wrong” the first time. All that will happen is that you’ll decide to go up or down the next night. If you’re uncomfortable from the symptoms, you could even take that next dose in the morning to try and compensate. It’s a just little experimenting (meaning, possible a few days to a week) to find what helps the most (it’s worth the time it takes), and hopefully leaves you symptom free or much improved. You could start with the suggested 30g and go from there… (Are you already fruit-free, or have you already found the ideal diet for your body that reduces symptoms? I mention this piece, because while the zeolite will do some major work, my kidneys, and thus my entire UTI health, still feels best when I am fruit-free. I’m not sure if you’ve already read the article about food intolerances.)
Denise Rahjes says
Thank you so much, Megan, for your advice and suggestions. I will try your dosing recommendations for the Zeolite and see what happens! I eliminated fruit from my diet for years and have recently started eating a few apples without problems. It gets so hard to eat low oxalate, low histamine and anti-inflammatory!
Megan says
Happy to help, Denise. 🙂 I understand that and was in your boat, exactly. With a low vitamin A diet, all that went away. The low oxalate diet I transitioned to medium oxalate, and now I don’t have to think about oxalates or histamines anymore. So, it’s worth the sacrifices and time it takes.
Marjorie says
Megan, thanks so much for this article. I have some zeolite that an herbalist recommended a few years ago; I’m assuming it is still good in quality until it’s time to get the Powder you recommend.
The Zeolite has her herbal brand on the package (Organic Heirloom Plants) and the package says, “Micronized Clinoptilotite Powder.” I’m hoping it’s the same product as your #1 choice in this post.
Aside from that, I’ve heard many people recommend going fruit-free. Do you have a blog post with that information? as you mentioned how important it is in the previous comment.
Thanks for sharing with all of us! Marjorie
Megan says
Hi Marjorie, happy to help. 🙂 It sounds like your current zeolite is a good one to use until it’s gone. 🙂 Yes, there are a few articles, depending on which is the most helpful: Here‘s the one about me personally going fruit-free for my IC. Here I share the definition of a food intolerance, and how it’s different from a sensitivity or allergy. And lastly, here‘s the master fruit list, if you decide to eliminate fruit, that includes foods most people don’t know digest as fruit.
Megan says
Also keep in mind that with your current zeolite, you’ll need a higher dose than with the ZeoCharge. I was taking almost 200 mg of that lower adsorption variety.
Marjorie says
Thank you Megan for providing me with your links on the topics I had questions about!! I’m looking forward to reading about it tomorrow. So Grateful! -Marjorie
Megan says
My pleasure! 🙂
Dorothy says
Do I understand that your family is taking two off the powdered zeolite products, both of the ones you recommend? And if a family member is taking a low dose, is that sufficient to help them?
We’re ahead taking TRS, so if we leave that off and only keep it as a back up, one of the zeolite powders might be more affordable. We have a need for help with dementia, so if it helps the brain, it might be good to try taking it in powder form. I tend to think the less expensive one would be best since it’s a larger container, but if we’re taking more, it might not last long. Do you actually save in the long run in getting the more expensive one? I think you mentioned it being more pleasant to drink dissolved in water as well.
Megan says
Hi Dorothy, good questions, ones many people debate similarly: Which one is the better deal? Ultimately, I’ve landed on ZeoCharge, because I was having to go SO high with the other brand to be symptom-free. ZeoCharge is more effective per scoop, so you use less. I think money-wise, it’s a break even, with taking a lower dose of ZeoCharge, and you end up with better results and yes, a more enjoyable “drink”. We still give my son the Heil. brand, just enough to detox the “low hanging fruit” and not enough to stir up any deeper toxicity. For dealing with dementia, I’d use the better product and figure out your best dose based on symptoms and budget.
Dorothy says
Thank you Megan. I’ve read your article, but I think the powder have benefits over the zeolite spray. So I hope to try it at some point.
Megan says
Yes, agreed; they have different uses, but the powder has benefits beyond the spray for high dose deep detox. I hope you do, too. 🙂
Joy says
Hello my name is JC, I have Rheumatoid arthritis and take 25mg to 50mg at bedtime for pain every night, what kind would you suggest? I am scared I will make symptoms worse if I do it incorrectly.. please help!?
Megan says
Hi Joy, I’m so glad for you that you found zeolite with RA. I do think that ZeoCharge is the best product. The company can also advise you on dosing. For me, I’ve found that if a certain dose brings on pain or symptoms, I increase the next night, usually by 10g. I hope you find your perfect dose, and blessings for improvements and wellness.
Brandee W says
Hi! First, thank you so much for this article. We just received our first bottle of the TRS spray. I’m not sure my child is going to let me spray this in her mouth. Would there be any benefit of spraying this on her skin or would that be wasting?
Megan says
Hi Brandee, happy to help. The good news is you can spray TRS on her food, (and she doesn’t need to see you doing it if that’s an issue). It will have the same benefits on her food as it does sprayed in her mouth. 🙂 Spraying on her skin is a different matter and can have topical benefits for various conditions, but won’t absorb the ideal amount for internal benefits.
Carolyn says
Greetings I recently found out about the zeolite on a site that I go on for health concerns. I asked about severe lymphoedema in my leg and they said I could make a spray and put it on the leg. I also want to take it internally. I’m not seeing what ratio There is for taking it, mixing it in water and drinking it and also the ratio for mixing it in a spray bottle and spraying it on the leg, can you please tell me what ratio I should use? Thank you in advance.
Megan says
Hi Carolyn, are you talking about TRS? If so, you spray it on directly, undiluted. I do give some dose information here, if you’re looking to drink the powder.
Jim Williamson says
Can you add zeolite to hot coffee ??? I use Ultra Liquid Zeolite. Should I use the same drop dosage with coffee as adding to water ?
Megan says
Oh, good question, Jim. I would not, actually. Sorry to disappoint. I hope it’s convenient to take another way. 🙂
Jim says
Thank you
Lynn says
Hello Megan. Is this Zeolite ok to take with ivermectin for parasite release. A binder is recommended to take with ivermectin to detox toxins that ivermectin release in the body.
Thanks for your time
Regards Lynn
Megan says
Hi Lynn, the short answer is, Yes! The longer answer for you or anyone else interested is: Zeocharge (preferred product for effectiveness) may help reduce some of the detox stress caused by anti-parasite protocols while also enhancing their effectiveness. Because killing parasites can be very stressful on the body, using a binder is often helpful, though it may not fully eliminate detox symptoms on its own. Many people report passing parasites from taking Zeocharge alone, which is why it’s often added to parasite-cleansing protocols. While ivermectin directly targets parasites, Zeocharge helps clean up the internal environment, making it less hospitable for them to thrive. By binding to heavy metals that are often attached to parasites, Zeocharge may also help mobilize them so the body’s natural cleanup systems can more effectively eliminate them. So Zeolite is a binder, but with extra and very significant benefits. 🙂
Emma says
Hi Megan,
I started taking zeolite for a week and stopped it because I started experiencing headaches. Do you have any advice if I should continue? Are these headaches because of the detoxification of the body?
Megan says
Hi Emma, everyone’s process is different. Some of the variables that could help answer your questions: Are you doing a low vitamin A and low copper diet? Are you also taking activated charcoal? Have you tried different doses, and increased your dose to see if it helps the headaches go away?
Emma says
Hi Megan, thank you for your reply.
I am new to this and thought I could do it easily until I started having headaches. I am not doing the low vitamin A or low copper. I started taking activated charcoal at the same time as zeolite but stopped it bc of the headaches. Now I stopped taking any and still have headaches. Also didn’t try taking a higher dose. I’m waiting for headaches to go away. Do you have any advice on how to move forward?
Megan says
Hi Emma, If you purchased ZeoCharge, Jeff’s website is excellent for educating. But long story short, Jeff (and my doctor) advise increasing your dose when you have symptoms. You need more zeolite (not less) to adsorb any toxins you’ve released with the initial dose. Their advise is almost always, if you get symptoms, increase your dose. I, for example, take 60 grams of zeolite nightly. It’s worth the time it takes to watch Jeff’s video on dosing, and read all of the info he offers. 🙂
Emma says
Do you know why the headaches happen and how long will they last? I only took zeolite for a few days Is it possible to have headaches bc I increased the dose? I can’t remember exactly how much I used not more than a tablespoon per glass of water. The one that I used is the first one in your article
Thank you.
Megan says
Hi Emma, a tablespoon is a very low dose that could definitely cause initial detox symptoms. (Less zeolite = more likely to have symptoms for some/most people.) Please educate yourself on Jeff’s ZeoliteLabs.com website about dosing. The videos are excellent. He will tell you why it’s so important to increase your dose to make symptoms go away if you don’t understand. Headaches are one of many potential detox symptoms. As far as how long it will last, that depends on if you take higher doses of zeolite, which will most likely adsorb those toxins and reduce or eliminate symptoms. Since you purchased the first product, you may not be familiar with the Zeolite Labs website. I recommend watching Jeff’s videos here the detox guide, dosing guide and dosing paradox! 🙂
Patricia says
Hello Megan. My name is Patricia. I am 77 and I take medication for Seizures. Do you know if zeolite is safe to take with medication. I am fearful that it will interfere with my medication. Do you know if it safe with medication? If you don’t know could you recommend somewhere I could find out? My husband takes ivermectin and zeolite and he wants me to take it. I will be looking forward to your answer.
Megan says
Hi Patricia, I recommend you contact Jeff at Zeolite Labs to ask him: [email protected] Best wishes!
Vicki says
What about constipation? some of us have a difficult time adhering to any detox regime with binders because of it. Although it’s off and on (constipation). Post-mold issues.
Megan says
Hi Vicki, good question. What we’ve found in Dr. Smith’s Love Your Liver forum among thousands of clients is that most people can handle both zeolite and activated charcoal, but a significant minority can only handle one or the other. It’s key to listen to your unique body. Sometimes other factors can make one of these work better, to avoid constipation: minerals like magnesium or different forms of potassium (and increasing the doses of these) — or dietary changes like adding in more apples each day, beans, kiwi, prunes, oatmeal, etc — forms of fiber that again, are uniquely helpful or not helpful for each person. So it takes some experimenting to find the right supplement and diet combo. Conclusion: Zeolite is not for everyone, but often times, it can work great and even help constipation if other supplement and dietary changes are made. The anti-inflammatory diet (here on the blog) is a good foundation, but then additions need to be made for almost everyone with minerals and diet. Some people also need more daily water, although too much water is also not a good thing.
Lorrie Phillips says
Hello Megan,
My name is Lorrie. I suffer from Hashimoto’s. I’m curious about the zeolite and wonder about the benefits in taking it. I have done a couple of ‘programs’ that have helped (it seems) but not lasted. I usually eat AIP but have recently fallen off my ‘food wagon’ but working to get back into focus. It is a lot of hard work and sometimes I feel completely alone. My husband does not eat like I do and my friends are just now beginning to understand what I am going through on a day-to-day basis. It’s hard to explain to people what is going on when they can’t ‘see’ the problem 😞. So, would it be beneficial for me to start taking zeolite? What are your thoughts and recommendations?
Megan says
Hi Lorrie, thanks for reaching out. I went through something similar. It’s hard when we don’t have support, but good for you because this is attainable. Two answers to your question: Yes, in your shoes, I would start zeolite. But two, I would also consider doing the low vitamin A diet because that will provide the fastest and most complete healing for the thyroid. I’m not sure if you have read the two most relevant articles on this topic, but if you haven’t, I’ll link to them here. One is how I healed/reversed my own Hashimoto’s, and one is what the low vA diet is. I don’t know of anyone in the group who doesn’t heal their thyroid (and autoimmune issues) by going this route, (although it’s a process). Time and time again, people get off their thyroid meds (when their doctor tells them to) from using this dietary approach. The vitamin A detox diet article is long, but in it you’ll see additional links to my doctor, his forum etc. And you can also reach out to me if you want nutritional coaching to start or navigate the diet. Zeolite assists in the process by grabbing hold of copper and other toxins as they exit the body. It’s a major detox process that’s not a trendy detox; your body is actually detoxing, so you need binders like activated charcoal and zeolite. Zeolite is my favorite, but using both is ideal. Best!…and I’m here.
Abby says
Hi Megan! I found you from the LYL program and I love your site. Thank you for sharing so much with so many people. God bless you! I have a question: I am doing the LYL with low nickel diet currently and I am trying to heal my hormonal health (I was on a protocol with a dietician about 6 months ago that tanked my estrogen and resulted in a lot of problems plus I was eating a ton of dark chocolate, drinking (copper sourced) chlorophyl in an effort to help my iron, and drinking a lot of collagen in my coffee – i know…major copper overload!!!) My cycle is now so messed up. I have started seeing signs that things are getting better, but I was very interested after seeing this Zeolite post with the TRS. I’m sorry if you already answered it and I missed it, but I was wondering – can you use the spray and also take zeocharge or ND zeolite orally? Would that be too much?
Also, I was thinking of using this spray on my 5 year old who has suffered from Febrile seizures since he was 1. Do you know if that would be safe for him? Thank you so much for considering my questions!!
Megan says
Hi Abby, It’s so nice to meet you! Thanks for sharing a bit about you. I should firstly share that Dr. Smith is not a big fan of nano particle zeolite spray. He doesn’t like things that cross the blood brain barrier. So I’m in my own camp on this one with my own experience and view point; I usually follow his lead, but I do deviate when it comes to TRS. The real life testimonies and safety information on TRS, plus my own experience, lead me to believe it’s safe and gentle. The information I’ll provide here is based on Coseva’s own literature and from my conversations with Jeff, the owner of Zeolite Labs: It is considered perfectly safe to take both TRS and regular zeolite at the same time. In my experience they target and address different areas and in different ways, so can have a layering benefit. TRS is good at detoxing metals from the brain more directly and immediately. It’s also excellent at detoxing estrogen and balancing hormones. Zeocharge powder is excellent in the GI tract for detoxing, and then after that and with higher doses, for pulling toxins from the organs and other tissues. I know people and have myself taken both at the same time. For example, I have a friend in LYL who takes over 10 sprays at night to help her with sleep and other symptoms, and then she also takes 10 grams of Zeocharge, but has gone as high as 60 grams. My own personal experience is similar, although right now I only use TRS acutely, so on a day I’ve been more exposed than usual to harmful vapors, for example. As far as safety for your 5 year old, yes, TRS is considered safe for pregnant women, babies and young children. I do use both TRS and Zeocharge with my almost 8 year old. She gets 5 grams of Zeocharge each morning, and for several months, we did 10 grams. TRS, I do three sprays daily. It’s considered safe to do the full 5 sprays daily as long as you increase slowly to see how they’re responding as you increase. Best wishes for continued progress!! 🙂
Abby says
Thank you so much for your thorough response! I am so grateful! I am wondering – when you say your own experience – do you mean you were similar to the other woman on LYL or me with the low estrogen? I’m only asking because you said TRS is good for high estrogen. If I have low estrogen and due to the protocol I was on and it seems to be really trying to come back – do you think TRS would be helpful or not helpful if it can lower estrogen? Thank you so so so much! God bless you!
Megan says
Good clarification. TRS allows the endocrine system to function more optimally, which can indirectly help the body achieve its own natural equilibrium and thus, balance estrogen. I didn’t realize from your original question, but I see now you used the word “tanked”, that you have low estrogen. But yes, it’s helpful either way; although, solutions can be a long time in coming for some, so I also don’t want to oversimplify or make it seem like a quick fix. God bless you! 🙂