i have heard of & have seen paramedics carrying activated charcoal. what is this used for and what effect does it have?

Question

Does taking activated charcoal really work against parasites?

Answer 1

Soaks up poison: Activated charcoal is used when a person has taken a poison overdose of some sort, including an overdose of certain medications. It used to be that syrup of ipecac was used to induce vomiting, but that can be dangerous in some situations, so is no longer used. Colleagues? Correct me if i'm wrong on this. Lgromkomd.

Answer 2

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

Answer 3

Depends on bowel...: ...Transit time. Ac stays in the bowel, never goes anywhere else in the body, so when you no longer see charcoal in the stool, it's gone.

Answer 4

Conconctions: You can do whatever you like. It makes no sense to me. Why would you want to do that?

Answer 5

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.

Answer 6

No you can't : Activated charcoal haste very abrasive properties that might damage your teeth enamel by removing its protective layer , the enamel, you can't rebuild your lost enamel , whatever you loose from it , it's permanently lost..

Answer 7

Abrasive: The power most likely will be too abrasive for your teeth. You will wear them away and need a fair amount of restorative dentistry to correct the damage. Use toothpaste and you will be better off.

Answer 8

No: I would not recommend it.. It would be too abrasive.

Answer 9

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.

Answer 10

No: Go with toothpastes that have been researched and tested thoroughly and have been approved for use. Don't experiment.

Answer 11

Activated charcoal: http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/activated-charcoal-uses-risks

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