Question 1

healthy eating: are there any *conclusive* health benefits from activated charcoal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Activated charcoal absorbs gas from the digestive system, great solution for people who have problems with flatulence.

Question 2

pros&cons heath benefits to drinking a tablet of the premium herbal"natures way"activated charcoal 100capsules/certified280mg dietary supplements?????

Accepted Answer

Unknown: It is not natural to eat activated charcoal. Also, such products are not real medicines but are sold as supplements, meaning their exact contents, effects (good or bad), purity, etc., are uncertain. When thinking about activated charcoal, one should as questions like, "Does the charcoal really know what to bind and what not to bind?" Probably safest to save some money by avoiding such supplements.

Question 3

can activated charcoal absorb bad viruses/bacteria in the body?like after being exposed to norovirus would one benefit from taking charcoal for a week

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, no: Sorry, but this won&#x27;t have any effect on either preventing infection or making symptoms better. If you develop nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea, be in touch with your doctor about medications to help control symptoms. Good luck!

Question 4

i have stage 4 ckd caused by horseshoe kidney birth defect. age 24. also augmented bladder with miftroffonoff. i take d-mannose and natural supplements along with diet to manage my health. will taking activated charcoal benefit my kidney condition?

Accepted Answer

No charcoal 4 kidney: I cannot find any studies to suggest that activated charcoal is helpful for chronic kidney disease. Please discuss any new medications with your doctors. Preferably before you take them. Hope thats helpful.

Question 5

would i benefit from daily activated charcoal pills? have ibs-chronic nausea, upset stomach, cramps & alternating periods of constipation & diarrhea.

Accepted Answer

Charcoal unproven: There is only one clinical trial evaluating the use of charcoal in IBS, and the results are underwhelming.  You'd likely do better with mirtazapine and Miralax.

Question 6

is it safe to take activated charcoal everyday?

Accepted Answer

Possibly not: What is the purpose of taking it daily?  If it is for bloating, you need to see  your doctor to find out the cause.  Although not been studied, I am cautious about taking charcoal regularly since I am uncertain on its potential cancer-causing effect. At any rate, it is better to find out the cause than to mask the symptoms.

Question 7

can you mix activated charcoal with your toothpaste?

Accepted Answer

Not a good idea: While some properties of activated charcoal may make it seem like an ideal toothpaste alternative, it is way too abrasive. It's use will result in severe tooth erosion (especially at the gum line) and severe gum recession. The end result is that it will cause more problems then it will solve.

Question 8

is it possible to use activated charcoal to pass a drug test?

Accepted Answer

No.: Charcoal absorbs toxins in the bowel; drug test looks for them in the urine or blood.

Question 9

is activated charcoal for flatulence something that could be taken everyday?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: If it works for you, great. Charcoal is not absorbed into the body from the bowel, so there are no toxic effects.

Question 10

what are the effects of activated charcoal?

Accepted Answer

Absorbs...: ...Many drugs and toxins as well as gets bacteria to stick to it, and carries them out of the bowel.

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