A member asked:

Does activated charcoal also adsorb nutrients and other positive things you dont want adsorbed? its good for bloating but are there downsides?

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Dr. Clarence Lyons answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Activated charcoal: Activated charcoal could absorb some nutrients, but if it is adminsitered for poisoning or a medical reason, like that, it is more improtant than any good thing it might absorb.

Answered 5/30/2015

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