As a professional who has used zeolites from the world's leading expert in my practice for over ten years, I find that my clients would like my response to Mike Adams recent journalistic attacks on zeolite. Especially since he once promoted them. First and foremost, I have researched this extensively prior to ever using it in my practice, and ever since I've added it to some of my supplemental suggestions, I have watched the health of countless restored. Dramatically. Rapidly. And with thousands of clients who have used SH Zeolites I have not seen one with negative side effect. It saddens me that there will be people who will not use this product due to this misinformation. I've seen lives transformed and to think that even one won't experience the aide that may be provided saddens me beyond measure. Saddens me but does not change my recommendations.
It hurts my heart to have to delve into the politics of Mike Adam's claims. I say politics because that is exactly what I have uncovered. Like many of you, I am a long time reader of his journalistic work in the natural health field. Over the past couple of years I have noticed a change in his work and I read less and less. In fact, it was others who brought the zeolite story to my attention.
It hurts my heart to have to delve into the politics of Mike Adam's claims. I say politics because that is exactly what I have uncovered. Like many of you, I am a long time reader of his journalistic work in the natural health field. Over the past couple of years I have noticed a change in his work and I read less and less. In fact, it was others who brought the zeolite story to my attention.
FROM MY SCIENTIST
In light of the recent misinformation and attacks on Zeolite and the products that you have come to rely on over the last 15 years, we felt that it was important that you heard from us. As the pioneers of the Zeolite industry for human consumption and as a responsible company that continually seeks the safest, cleanest mineral, and manufacturing processes, we are continually evaluating and testing our products. We will protect ourselves from these attacks with real science—not conjecture.
Like many of you, we have been a fan and strong advocate of The Health Ranger and Natural News. In the past, we have seen independent reports and advocacy for the dietary supplement industry, as well as bringing the underhanded and unfair practices of the government to light in how they deal with natural products.
Unfortunately and for suspect reasons, there has been a recent and dramatic shift in what both The Health Ranger and the Natural News cover. Both have worked hard to establish the public’s trust and now appear to be using the forum to promote their own best interest.
What has changed to change your opinion?
We know that all “news” should be independent and unbiased. Unfortunately, we already know that main stream media stopped being independent long ago. Within the past few years, Natural News created their own line of products and now appears to focus on whatever will help them market those products. Go see for yourself how many products are made by The Health Ranger. You decide…should an entrepreneur be the one who you look to for the “truth”?
The Health Ranger recently stated, “The metals composition of zeolites, it seems, has been kept a huge secret in the natural products industry.” THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A SECRET…Zeolite is a volcanic mineral composed of a number of elements, including heavy metals. The Health Ranger also states something else that is true, the ZEOLITE COMPOUND DOESN’T BREAK DOWN IN THE BODY; therefore, it doesn’t release any of the elements that make up the compound.
The Health Ranger has stated, “There is no question that people who consume zeolites daily are also consuming high concentrations of aluminum and lead daily. That fact is indisputable.” We agree with his statement, but not the assumed conclusion. Yes, Zeolites contain heavy metals (we have already agreed on this) and yes humans are consuming them; HOWEVER, these heavy metals remain trapped in the crystalline structure of the Zeolite, are NOT released and are NOT bioavailable for absorption as The Health Ranger would suggest without the support of any scientific data showing this to be true. In reality, the opposite occurs, the Zeolite crystalline structure traps heavy metals, including lead, and removes them from the body. You will see this is the results of our recent study shown below.
So why is there a statement about the release of Heavy Metals?
When discussing how and if heavy metals are released from Zeolite particles, The Health Ranger appears to be comparing apple to oranges. He discusses his “research” at length to show that the elemental breakdown of Zeolite with nitric acid. We can all agree that if the crystalline structure of the Zeolite is destroyed, heavy metals will be released.
He then goes on to say something quite different, that he is “solely concerned” with the “micronized” forms of zeolite. Unfortunately, he DOES NOT SEEM TO UNDERSTAND the difference between “micronization” and grinding. During the grinding process, the crystalline structure of the zeolite is pulverized into tiny bits, freeing up quantities of lead and aluminum which may potentially pass through the intestinal walls and be absorbed into the bloodstream.
Specifically to avoid this, “micronization” was developed. During this process, particles are collided together to create a smaller particle size with a larger surface area, while MAINTAINING the crystalline structure, thus keeping any heavy metals contained therein. This micronization process does increase absorption of zeolites into the bloodstream; it appears that what The Health Ranger fails to understand is that the micronized Zeolite particles are absorbed in their intact crystalline structures…not in their elemental components! In other words, the body is NEVER exposed to any high levels of heavy metals that might be bound Zeolite’s structure, making Zeolite safe for human consumption. Almost every scientific study published showing zeolite to be safe and have health benefits, was done on micronized zeolite.
Our Data from a Solid, Independent Study
What any competent researcher, or responsible manufacturer, knows is that any tests done in the lab in a test tube are hypothetical in nature and do not reflect the real world application of the material being consumed. The government standard to mimic human consumption is the use of swine being fed the material over time and then testing the blood, urine, and eventual tissue of the subjects to give a good idea of the application in humans. It is the only proper method to use to simulate what a human would be exposed to after consuming the Zeolite.
Below is a portion of the study conducted in 2015 regarding lead and the real world application of what happens to lead levels upon consumption of Zeolite. As you will see, not only did the lead level not rise over time, but was actually lowered until there was no longer any lead in the blood detected, even with the fact that lead existed in the animal feed:
DISCUSSION OF STUDY RESULTS
LEAD
Pre-study blood lead for all groups ranged from below detection limit to 4.0 nanogram/g. For lead acetate, there was an increase in blood lead from near detection to 10.3 nanogram/gram on Day 3, 9.0 on Day 6 and a drop to 4.6 on Day 14. For both Test Materials 1 and 2, the blood lead had a small increase on Day 3 over the PRE study bleed, and then declined in both groups to below detection on Days 6 (except for 1 pig) and on Day14 for all pigs. From these results neither of the test materials could be seen to elevate blood lead in these test animals over background.
In light of the recent misinformation and attacks on Zeolite and the products that you have come to rely on over the last 15 years, we felt that it was important that you heard from us. As the pioneers of the Zeolite industry for human consumption and as a responsible company that continually seeks the safest, cleanest mineral, and manufacturing processes, we are continually evaluating and testing our products. We will protect ourselves from these attacks with real science—not conjecture.
Like many of you, we have been a fan and strong advocate of The Health Ranger and Natural News. In the past, we have seen independent reports and advocacy for the dietary supplement industry, as well as bringing the underhanded and unfair practices of the government to light in how they deal with natural products.
Unfortunately and for suspect reasons, there has been a recent and dramatic shift in what both The Health Ranger and the Natural News cover. Both have worked hard to establish the public’s trust and now appear to be using the forum to promote their own best interest.
What has changed to change your opinion?
We know that all “news” should be independent and unbiased. Unfortunately, we already know that main stream media stopped being independent long ago. Within the past few years, Natural News created their own line of products and now appears to focus on whatever will help them market those products. Go see for yourself how many products are made by The Health Ranger. You decide…should an entrepreneur be the one who you look to for the “truth”?
The Health Ranger recently stated, “The metals composition of zeolites, it seems, has been kept a huge secret in the natural products industry.” THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A SECRET…Zeolite is a volcanic mineral composed of a number of elements, including heavy metals. The Health Ranger also states something else that is true, the ZEOLITE COMPOUND DOESN’T BREAK DOWN IN THE BODY; therefore, it doesn’t release any of the elements that make up the compound.
The Health Ranger has stated, “There is no question that people who consume zeolites daily are also consuming high concentrations of aluminum and lead daily. That fact is indisputable.” We agree with his statement, but not the assumed conclusion. Yes, Zeolites contain heavy metals (we have already agreed on this) and yes humans are consuming them; HOWEVER, these heavy metals remain trapped in the crystalline structure of the Zeolite, are NOT released and are NOT bioavailable for absorption as The Health Ranger would suggest without the support of any scientific data showing this to be true. In reality, the opposite occurs, the Zeolite crystalline structure traps heavy metals, including lead, and removes them from the body. You will see this is the results of our recent study shown below.
So why is there a statement about the release of Heavy Metals?
When discussing how and if heavy metals are released from Zeolite particles, The Health Ranger appears to be comparing apple to oranges. He discusses his “research” at length to show that the elemental breakdown of Zeolite with nitric acid. We can all agree that if the crystalline structure of the Zeolite is destroyed, heavy metals will be released.
He then goes on to say something quite different, that he is “solely concerned” with the “micronized” forms of zeolite. Unfortunately, he DOES NOT SEEM TO UNDERSTAND the difference between “micronization” and grinding. During the grinding process, the crystalline structure of the zeolite is pulverized into tiny bits, freeing up quantities of lead and aluminum which may potentially pass through the intestinal walls and be absorbed into the bloodstream.
Specifically to avoid this, “micronization” was developed. During this process, particles are collided together to create a smaller particle size with a larger surface area, while MAINTAINING the crystalline structure, thus keeping any heavy metals contained therein. This micronization process does increase absorption of zeolites into the bloodstream; it appears that what The Health Ranger fails to understand is that the micronized Zeolite particles are absorbed in their intact crystalline structures…not in their elemental components! In other words, the body is NEVER exposed to any high levels of heavy metals that might be bound Zeolite’s structure, making Zeolite safe for human consumption. Almost every scientific study published showing zeolite to be safe and have health benefits, was done on micronized zeolite.
Our Data from a Solid, Independent Study
What any competent researcher, or responsible manufacturer, knows is that any tests done in the lab in a test tube are hypothetical in nature and do not reflect the real world application of the material being consumed. The government standard to mimic human consumption is the use of swine being fed the material over time and then testing the blood, urine, and eventual tissue of the subjects to give a good idea of the application in humans. It is the only proper method to use to simulate what a human would be exposed to after consuming the Zeolite.
Below is a portion of the study conducted in 2015 regarding lead and the real world application of what happens to lead levels upon consumption of Zeolite. As you will see, not only did the lead level not rise over time, but was actually lowered until there was no longer any lead in the blood detected, even with the fact that lead existed in the animal feed:
DISCUSSION OF STUDY RESULTS
LEAD
Pre-study blood lead for all groups ranged from below detection limit to 4.0 nanogram/g. For lead acetate, there was an increase in blood lead from near detection to 10.3 nanogram/gram on Day 3, 9.0 on Day 6 and a drop to 4.6 on Day 14. For both Test Materials 1 and 2, the blood lead had a small increase on Day 3 over the PRE study bleed, and then declined in both groups to below detection on Days 6 (except for 1 pig) and on Day14 for all pigs. From these results neither of the test materials could be seen to elevate blood lead in these test animals over background.