Yeah John check those links I added, there were several benefits that it us supposed to help and it also goes into the science of it as well as the different grades.
"DE comes in several different grades, such as food grade, pest control grade, and pool grade.
Food grade is used as a health supplement for people and pets. It can also be used externally as an exfoliating ingredient in homemade soaps, face wash, and other DIY healthcare products.
Pest control grade is used to kill ticks, bed bugs, ants, and other pests in your home, yard, and garden. Depending on what brand you use, it may have added chemicals to make it kill insects more quickly, which means you must be very careful not to inhale or ingest it."
I would just add it to smoothies but on the days I didn't want one, it just went into a glass of water first thing in the morning chased down by a cup of coffee.
I know, this is the Goners thread, this stuff better off in the Mindless thread!