SAFE
Kaolin
Hydrated aluminium silicate (E559)
Possibly Safe
V2 Verified
Excipients & Additives
PubMed Studies
94
About
White clay mineral (china clay) used as anti-caking agent, filler, and as an adsorbent for diarrhoea (Kaopectate). E559. Poorly absorbed. Has been used medicinally to adsorb intestinal toxins.
How it works (mechanism of action)
Acts on cellular signalling pathways relevant to the documented clinical indications. Contains bioactive compounds with enzyme-modulating, receptor-binding, or antioxidant properties studied in peer-reviewed literature.
👥 Safety by Population
🚫 Contraindications & Warnings
Adsorption of drugs and nutrients — take separately from medications. Aluminium content: may contribute to aluminium exposure (generally considered safe at levels used). Interferes with iron, phosphate, and tetracycline absorption. Pregnancy: pica craving for clay (geophagia) may lead to excessive intake — GI obstruction risk.
🏷️ Other Names
Hydrated aluminium silicate (E559)