Activated Charcoal Fact Sheet
What is Activated Charcoal?
Activated charcoal is type of carbon made from wood, vegetables and other materials. It looks like a fine black powder. Activated charcoal is believed to have a large adsorptive capacity, making it able to bind with unwanted substances and toxins in the gut.
Activated charcoal may help to lower cholesterol by interfering with enterohepatic circulation of bile acids. It has been found to lower total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol.
Why Do People Use Activated Charcoal?
Detoxification
Bloating and gas
Malodorous gas
High cholesterol
Poisoning / overdose – under medical supervision. If poisoning or overdose is suspected, go immediately to the emergency department of a hospital.
Activated charcoal is also used in air and water filters.
Dosage Information
Activated charcoal is available in liquid or powder form.
It is a popular ingredient in colon cleanse products.
Activated charcoal should be taken with plenty of water to avoid intestinal obstruction or constipation.
- Activated charcoal is estimated to reduce up to 60% of poisonous substances being absorbed.
- It works by adsorbing (soaking up) chemicals, thus reducing their toxicity (poisonous nature), through the entire length of the GI tract (stomach and small and large intestines).
- Activated charcoal itself is a fine, black powder that is odorless, tasteless, and nontoxic.
- Activated charcoal is often given after gastric lavage—the technique often called the stomach pump. Gastric lavage is only effective immediately after swallowing a toxic substance (within about one-half hour) and does not reach beyond the stomach as activated charcoal does.
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Dok Alternatibo’s presents its product. Dok A Activated Charcoal CapsuleDok A Activated Charcoal Capsule is best taken 1 hour before meals. available in 100 milligrams and 100 grams. contains the same benefits as mention in the latter write ups.
