Re: Diatomaceous earth / kidney question

This happened to me also w/ DE but only in the beginning. I have calcium oxalate stones, 'mostly silent.' Here's my theory: if there are crystals, deposits, or small stones in the kidney, they are lodged or embedded in some way in the ducts or tubules, pushing against the tissue causing an indentation. Along comes silica which strengthens arterial walls and similar tissues, so the duct walls or tubules straighten out, i.e. push back against the crystals, narrowing the ducts and tubules, b/c they are returning to their normal, healthy diameter. And this would cause pain.

Only other thing I can think of is that the silica agglomerates together w/ existing crystals, if you have some, basically enlarging whatever debris is there originally. But I've read tons of sites on this, like the ones you mentioned above, but also more scientific ones--no mention of this reaction. I suppose I could do a search on orthosilicic acid+calcium to seriously look...

Sorry to post theories, James, I know you're not a fan of this... Tweet