It is believed that, as these millions of cylinders move through the stomach and digestive tract, diatomaceous earth sweeps bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, PARASITES, pesticides, drug residues, herbicides, and heavy metals out of the body by trapping it in it's honeycomb shaped skeletal form and flushing them from the body. Take (1) tablespoon per day. Mix it with water, grapefruit juice. apple juice, protein shakes, applesauce and yogurt, smoothies, tea, coffee, etc. It has no smell, no taste. For more info, call direct.