Dolomite now is available in a number of dosage forms including tablets and chewable wafers, to be taken as dietary supplements. “These are minor effects ng (of) dolomite … A quick Google shows that Dolomite is “a common rock-forming mineral. Various groups have criticized the use of dolomite sand in the bay’s rehabilitation, saying the money for the project should have been allotted instead for the coronavirus pandemic response. Aside from respiratory issues, dolomite particles, once ingested, could cause stomachache and diarrhea, the health official said. DOH cites health risk posed by crushed dolomite, says DENR approval means 'white sand' project safe Gaea Katreena Cabico (Philstar.com) - September 7, 2020 - 4:52pm Dolomite long has been used as a source of calcium and magnesium for animal feeds. The agency had earlier warned that crushed dolomite may cause respiratory issues as the environment department began dumping artificial white sand … The Department of Health (DoH) said dolomite, which was used in the restoration of the Manila Bay shoreline, might cause health problems such as respiratory diseases. If you crush dolomite in a mining area without protective wear for your nose, it will be harmful because of the small dust particles and silica, which is a component of dolomite. MANILA - The Department of Health clarified Tuesday that the process of crushing dolomite was harmful and not the product itself. Oceana Philippineswarned that since the sand does not naturally occur at the bay, the government could be destroying both the natural ecosystem of Manila Bay as well as the source of the synthetic sand.Marine scientist Diovanie de Jesus said the dolomite could cause hazards to creatures in and around the water. It is a calcium magnesium carbonate with a chemical composition of CaMg(CO 3) 2. However, the use of Dolomite as artificial white sand has raised public concerns. In animal models, minerals from dolomite are well absorbed.