Food Grade Bamboo Activated Charcoal, Purity : 99.9%

Listing ID #5680603

Some Benefits of Activated Charcoal :
Whenever you take activated charcoal, it’s imperative to drink 1 to 2 litre of water per day. Activated charcoal can cause dehydration if adequate amounts of water aren’t consumed in tandem. In addition, this helps to flush out the toxins quickly and prevents constipation experienced by some individuals.
Reduces High Cholesterol :

• Studies around the world show that activated charcoal reduces bad cholesterol and increases good cholesterol as much as some prescription medications.
• In one study, total cholesterol decreased by 25 percent, LDL cholesterol decreased by 41 percent, while HDL increased by 8 percent — in just four weeks.
• Study participants took three doses of eight grams each for the period of the study. As mentioned below, don’t take activated charcoal within 90 minutes to two hours of taking any prescription medication or supplements as it can prevent proper absorption.

Alleviates Gas and Bloating :

• One activated charcoal use often overlooked is to alleviate uncomfortable gas and bloating. It works by binding the gas-causing byproducts in foods that cause discomfort.
• A study in the American Journal of Gastroenterology found that activated charcoal prevents intestinal gas following a typical gas-producing meal.
• Dosing recommendations to alleviate gas and bloating : Take 1 spoon an hour prior to a typical gas-producing meal, with a full glass of water. Follow with an additional glass of water immediately thereafter to help get the charcoal into your system, where it can bind with gas-producing elements.

Toxin Removal :

• As mentioned above, one of the most common activated charcoal uses is to remove toxin and chemicals in the event of ingestion. Most organic compounds, pesticides, mercury, fertilizer and bleach bind to activated charcoal’s surface, allowing for quicker elimination, while preventing the absorption in the body.
• Activated charcoal uses also include as an antidote in the event of an accidental, or purposeful, overdose of many pharmaceutical drugs and over-the-counter medications. It’s effective for aspirin, and acetaminophen. It’s important that the proper amount is administered as quickly as possible — definitely within an hour of ingestion. Proper dosing is imperative. According to the University of Michigan Health System, 50 to 100 grams (not milligrams!) is used in cases of poisoning in adults and 10 to 25 grams for children. In addition, activated charcoal can be used in cases of food poisoning when nausea and diarrhea are present.
• Adults take 25 grams at onset of symptoms or when food poisoning is suspected, and children should be given 10 grams. Increase dosage as necessary. Remember it’s essential that adequate water is consumed when activated charcoal is taken.