montmorillonite brands

Molecular formula: Al2H2O12Si4

The mechanism by which bentonite increases susceptibility is unknown. /Investigators/ however, postulated that enzyme inhibition by bentonite may be a factor, based on their in vitro observation that a low concentration of bentonite can totally suppress the activity of human leukocyte elastase, an enzyme important in the destruction of microorganisms phagocytized by neutrophils.

Source: PubChem (NCBI) · compound 71586775