Diatomaceous Earth
Natural health product licensed in Canada
- Other names
- DE for Humans, DE for People, Diatomaceous Earth (uncalcined), Natures Silica, Natures Silica Source, New DE, Silica Advance, Silica Boost, Silica Strength, Silica Strong, Silica Surge, Silica's Natural Earth
- Licence holder
- Absorbent Products Ltd
- NPN or DIN-HM
- 80072572
- Status
- Active licence
- Licence date
- 16 September 2016
- Revision date
- Not provided
- Form
- Poudre
- Route of administration
- Orale
- Application type
- Non traditionnelle
If this product were sold in France
No point flagged by the rules we apply.
A daily quantity is calculated only for an explicit adult oral dosage, stated per day and in a solid unit matching the product form. Ambiguous units, liquids, powders and paediatric doses are not extrapolated. A quantity not calculated is not compared with dose limits. This analysis does not constitute authorisation for sale in France or an assessment of safety or efficacy.
Composition
| Medicinal ingredient and source | Per dosage unit, according to the source | Maximum per day, adult |
|---|---|---|
| Terre de diatomées (non calcinée) Potency : 66.09 % Silicon dioxide | 250 milligramme | Not calculated |
Non-medicinal ingredients
Not provided.
Recommended doses in Canada
| Population | Age | Quantity per serving | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adultes | Not specified | 1 Mesures | 3 Tous les jours |
Uses authorised in Canada
Text supplied in English because no French text is available.
Source of silicon.
A use authorised in Canada is not an authorised health claim in the European Union. See the health claims register.
Warnings in Canada
- Précautions et mises en garde
Keep out of reach of children. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult with their health care practitioner before using. Limit breathing the dust.
- Effets indésirables connus
Eye contact may cause temporary discomfort and irritation; flush with water. Acute accidental exposure would be non-specific. Inhalation symptoms might include coughing, wheezing, difficult breathing and minor upper respiratory tract irritation; in which case, remove to fresh air. Blow nose to evacuate nose to clear dust.
Source
Official Health Canada record, licence 80072572
Licensed Natural Health Products Database (LNHPD), Health Canada: licensed products, ingredients, doses, uses and risks, retrieved 27 October 2026.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (Health Canada, LNHPD)
Licence du gouvernement ouvert – Canada 2.0 (OGL-Canada 2.0)
The formula sold in Europe under the same name may differ. This information does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist.
The evidence date of this ingredient list is unknown.
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