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Is it safe to take activated charcoal daily to help reduce bad smelling gas?

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Dr. Jacob Petrosky answered

Specializes in General Surgery

This is safe: This is a good option, another option is Chlorophyll which is a plant extract that helps plants use sunlight to convert water and carbon dioxide to energy. Both are good options.

Answered 12/2/2016

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