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Can activated charcoal/ ultracarbon absorb toxins and gas produced by virus that cause food poisoning, diarrhoea and stomach spasms?
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Yes: I go to honduras for a mission trip and have used activated charcoal and it has been effective for me.
Answered 6/14/2019
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Activated charcoal: Activated charcoal is an emergency decontaminant in the gastrointestinal tract, which includes the stomach and intestines. It is considered to be the most effective agent available. It is used after a person swallows or absorbs almost any toxic drug or chemical, but has no known effect on viruses or other infecting organisms.
Answered 9/8/2016
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