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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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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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