Bentonite Clay

Bentonite Clay: grey-green bentonite clay powder in a bowl

Bentonite is a volcanic-ash clay that people stir into water as a gut “binder” during a cleanse. Members can see what the research actually shows, how people typically use it, and the quality checks that matter most with clay.

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