What is cellular zeolite?
Cellular zeolite is an alternative therapy. It comes from a volcanic mineral called clinoptilolite, which is found in some soils. It is sold as a finely ground powder in a liquid, that you have as a drink. A number of websites claim that zeolite reduces cancer risk and helps boost the immune system. Most of the claims made on these websites are simply personal accounts, and don’t have any research evidence to back them up. There is no published literature to prove that cellular zeolite helps prevent cancer in humans. A randomised clinical trial is the only way to properly test whether any new drug or remedy actually works. The companies marketing cellular zeolite claim that it is non-toxic and safe to use for everybody. In fact there is little published evidence about its side effects and how it might interact with other treatments. It is promoted as something which helps remove toxins and other substances from the body. As chemotherapy is a toxin, this could be a concern if you are ha