Activated Carbon - often used in hospital emergency rooms to treat overdoses due to its toxin-absorbing properties

Activated Charcoal is made from coconut shells and has traditionally been used to support healthy digestive function. Its porous texture gives it the ability to attract and trap toxins that are usually present in the gastrointestinal tract and remove them from the body. Activated charcoal can also help relieve uncomfortable gas and bloating caused by gas-producing foods.

Activated charcoal can also help support kidney function by reducing the amount of waste that the kidneys must filter. Healthy kidneys are normally very well equipped to filter blood without any extra help. However, patients with chronic kidney disease have difficulty eliminating urea and other toxins from the body. Activated carbon can trap these toxins, helping the body eliminate them.
 

Activated Carbon Benefits:

 

• Normal functioning of the kidneys

Activated carbon can be a real help for the kidneys by filtering out toxins and undigested drugs. It seems that this product is extremely effective in eliminating toxins derived from urea, the main byproduct of protein digestion.
 

• Eliminates intestinal gas

Although researchers have not found out how this happens, it seems that activated charcoal powder can eliminate intestinal gas. Liquids and gases left in the gut can easily penetrate through the millions of small holes in the charcoal, and this process can neutralize them.
 

• Filter the water

In addition to neutralizing intestinal gas, medicinal charcoal has long been used as a natural water filter. This product can interact and absorb a lot of drugs, toxins, viruses, fungi, bacteria and chemicals that can be found in water.
 

• It can fight diarrhea

Due to its fact that it acts as a gastrointestinal absorbent in case of overdoses, intoxications and poisonings, some people take activated charcoal to treat diarrhea.
 

• It can help prevent hangovers

Important news for partygoers: Medicinal charcoal is sometimes used as an effective remedy for hangovers. Although it can reduce blood alcohol levels, its effects on hangovers have not yet been studied.




Doctors use activated charcoal to treat overdoses or poisonings in patients who arrive in serious condition at the emergency room. This type of charcoal can help eliminate toxins and medications, such as:

• nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and other over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drugs;
• sedatives;
• calcium channel blockers;
• carbamazepine;
• anti-malarial drugs;
• methylxanthine.

 

Recommended use

Take 1 to 2 capsules daily, as needed, on an empty stomach or between meals, with at least 8 oz. of water. Not for continuous use for more than a week.



 

Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 2 Veg Capsules
Servings Per Container: 100
	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value*
Activated Charcoal Powder	560 mg	*
*Daily Value not established.

 

Warnings

Caution: Not for long-term daily use. Take at least 2 hours before or after medications or other dietary supplements. Activated charcoal can affect their absorption. For adults only. May cause dark stool, which is not harmful. Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medications, or have a medical condition (especially intestinal blockage). Keep out of the reach of children. Natural color variations may occur in this products. Store in a cool, dry place after opening.