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Activated Charcoal, 100 Capsules, From Nature’s Way

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Charcoal Activated, 100 Capsules, 280 mg, From Nature's Way

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Charcoal 260 Mg, 200 Capsules, From Source Naturals

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Activated Charcoal, 90 Capsules, From Solaray

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Charcoal Active

Charcoal Active

Charcoal is just another name of carbon. Charcoal, when processed with oxygen produces charcoal active that has numerous small pores between the atoms of carbon. Many companies manufacture charcoal active from vegetables, wood and other different organic substances. Charcoal active is highly dynamic, as it adsorbs numerous compounds to it. Adsorption here means an attaching capability by chemical bonding process.

Charcoal active decontaminates the gastrointestinal tract, which includes intestines and stomach, as it adsorbs almost all types of toxic chemicals or drugs. Generally, charcoal active is a black powder without any taste and odor. Charcoal active may also help in reducing total cholesterol level of your body. In short, active charcoal acts as an excellent sponge, which saturates and traps all the impurities passing through it.

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Charcoal active remains within the GI tract to eliminate toxics at the time of bowel movement. Charcoal active do not adsorbs toxic chemicals present in the GI tract. It will only adsorb those drugs, which are present inside the stomach and intestines.

Companies manufacture charcoal active in such a way that it has a very large surface area to increase adsorptive capability. Generally, charcoal active combines with sorbitol to decrease the occurrence of constipation. However, combination with sorbitol may lead to side effects. Charcoal active do not adsorbs compounds such as alcohols, strong bases and acids, metals, lithium, inorganic compounds and hydrocarbons.

It is important to know the side effects of charcoal active under certain conditions. Doctors usually recommend pregnant and nursing women to stay away from charcoal active. Avoid intake of charcoal active with medicines and dietary supplements. Nausea, abdominal irritations, vomiting, constipation and diarrhea are some common side effects of charcoal active. There are no solid evidence behind long-term intake of charcoal active, hence, is safe to intake charcoal active for short-term to get rid of toxins from your body.

Charcoal active adsorbs compounds without disturbing the mucous membranes in GI tract. It may adsorb nutrients, minerals and vitamins, but this short-term side effect will fade over a period. You may have a capsule of charcoal active powder or may take a drink of activated charcoal, if you are in conscious state of mind. It is better to consult doctor before taking charcoal active, if the person is unconscious. Numerous products of activated charcoal are available in market such as:

Activeed Charcoal
This charcoal active product helps you to detoxify your system. This may cause excess flatus or gas, while purification. It is advisable to take two capsules after meal however, avoid intake of more than 16 capsules in a day. This product, if taken with ample of water may prevent you from intestinal disorders too.


Charcoal Activated
This charcoal active product is extracted from wood pulp treat to improve its adsorbing power. You may use charcoal active for bloating, high cholesterol and malodorous gas. You may intake two capsules of Charcoal Activated after your meal.

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