Activated Charcoal (200 Capsules)

Activated charcoal is charcoal that has been treated with oxygen at very high temperatures to make it more porous. It’s also known as activated carbon, as it is a black powder made from carbon sources, like wood or coconut shells. It’s “activated” after these materials are exposed to high temperatures and certain gasses. When these carbon sources burn, it creates small particles that have a large surface area. The superfine activated charcoal that results from this process can bind to and adsorb heavy metals, chemicals, and other toxins because of its large surface area. You can use activated charcoal topically on a porous surface, such as the skin or internally through the digestive system.

Benefits of activated charcoal

• Activated charcoal has been used for hundreds of years because of its ability to detoxify the body.
• Doctors have used activated charcoal to treat conditions, like drug overdose and poisoning, and alleviate symptoms, like diarrhea.
• Helps with acne
• Used for water filtration
• Teeth whitening.
• It’s also a remedy for bug bites and hangovers.
• It may help with kidney function – it helps the kidneys work better by cutting out the amount of waste that it needs to filter.
• It absorbs odors
• Helps with food poisoning

Tips

• Be sure to drink enough water each time when taking activated charcoal.
• Its generally very well tolerated, but be aware that it can interfere with the absorption of nutrients, supplements and prescription medication.
• Take activated charcoal on an empty stomach