Benefits of Activated Charcoal | Dr. Josh Axe

Top 10 Activated Charcoal Uses and Benefits: draxe.com/acti...
Activated charcoal uses adsorption by trapping toxins and chemicals in its pores. It works as a magnet to attract heavy metals and toxins that bind to its surface. It has the ability to absorb toxins in the body.
4 Main Benefits of Activated Charcoal
1) Water Filtration - Used in water filtration systems
2) Cleansing the Body of Mold - Mold has a positive charge (Activated charcoal has a negative charge)
3) General Detoxification
4) Eliminate Alcohol Poisoning
Don’t use activated charcoal on a daily basis but rather for emergency situations or short-term cleanses. For periodic use, activated charcoal can also whiten teeth.
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[@LawandaFinch]

I am convinced activated charcoal saved my 6 month old Aussie from parvo. I took her to the vet to get her immunizations and within 12 hours she had full blown parvo. We gave her a turkey baster full of pedialite and teaspoon full of FOOD GRADE ACTIVATED CHARCOAL. Every hour she got the pedialite and every 3 hours we gave her a tablespoon full of FOOD GRADE ACTIVATED CHARCOAL in the pedialite. Within 4 hours of her first dose she was feeling better 24 hours later she was interested in food and water again. A full 48 hours later she was eating cooked rice with chicken broth. She continued to recover by leaps and bounds. I hope this helps someone. We were told to just put her down because she wouldn't recover. I am so glad we didn't. God Bless!

[@subblonde3101]

I was wondering if it was safe for pets! thank you.

[@turbonbc]

Animals are meant to eat raw foods, raw meats. Cooking food is not natural for them. Cats that were grown on cooked food/meat showed more problems and conditions and shorter lifespan. Cooking Destroys Enzymes needed for nutrient delivery and absorption. This is a problems with humans too.

[@Zenebatos]

what a blessing! thanks for sharing!

[@turbonbc]

Yes most welcome its my pleasure

[@futureskills1881]

Excellent save!

[@tmf9556]

I've been using activated charcoal for 3 days. I know that's not long but I can smell things again like I haven't been able to for years. Must be working 👍

[@aidandixon6028]

If you use it only use it on occasion, say once a month for example, it absorbs important minerals and nutrients as well and regular intake means it's going to be really hard for your body to absorb these minerals. It does more harm than good if taken unnecessarily.

[@kellylashon7289]

@@aidandixon6028 If I have a toe fungus on one toe, will it still work for once a month. I've been fasting for almost a month by blending kale, cucumber, ginger, kelp, sea moss. And water hoping that would work, but list 21 lbs in process

[@Proverbspsalms]

@@kellylashon7289 did it work? You did exactly what drs don’t want toy tondi. All those things help a lot

[@Proverbspsalms]

@@kellylashon7289 don’t want you to do

[@devonr7497]

@@aidandixon6028 AS LONG AS YOU TAKE IT AT LEAST 2 HOURS BEFORE OR AFTER A MEAL, MEDICATIONS, OR SUPPLEMENTS, THERE ARE NO PROBLEMS WITH TAKING CHARCOAL AS MUCH AS EVERY DAY.

[@ChiinM]

Now I want a lump of activated charcoal in my stocking this christmas.

[@tennesseehomesteader6175]

😂

[@maureengannaway8635]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@muszak1]

🤣🤣🤣

[@graceoverall]

Turns out it's the best Christmas gift you could ask for. Who knew? 😂

[@princessportia4375]

U r being Funny & cute!;!But truly it is a life saver!! ❤️

[@jaybrown3341]

If you’re feeling nauseous, this is super💪🏾💪🏾

[@thebackyardfarmer9424]

Thank you I will try it.

[@ikvangalen6101]

So does fresh set ginger tea

[@merrilynstanger7241]

I am the nausea queen.

[@CR7_Sar]

The doctors never advised to use actiavted Charcoal coz they know that will shut down their businesses. Activated Charcoal works like wonder

[@rewamaina2152]

Now that's my buddy

[@barneyclifton6402]

That's not true, they always use it for alcohol poisoning.

[@geraldlewis9963]

I too tally agree with you

[@danmartinez9497]

They're all pushing FDA approved chemicals..

[@Raina430]

@@barneyclifton6402 Activated charcoal is great but it doesn’t “adsorb” alcohol. It will adsorb substances with a positive charge. This includes minerals.

[@Bella-pg6nf]

I swear I feel better mentally and physically after I started taking it.

[@tyrese5089]

Hello. Did it help with alleviating bloating due to excessive gas?

[@tyrese5089]

@KZbin Sucks what did you use? I need help honestly. I’m scared to take it bc I heard it can reduce vitamins and minerals in the body.

[@tyrese5089]

@KZbin Sucks I do take probiotics daily. Can you be more specific when you said certain foods?

[@tyrese5089]

@KZbin Sucks your not answering my question. I ask what specific foods I should avoid??!

[@tyrese5089]

@KZbin Sucks w/e you’re probably a bot 🤖

[@cheekyoziechick]

My son came out one morning feeling ill in the gut. I gave him one capsule with his daily fresh water and by the afternoon..he felt great. I keep some on hand all the time now.

[@victorialiyah5584]

Would you mind sharing What brand did you use?

[@love2laughwa]

I had mold toxicity, and charcoal was a big part of my naturopath's prescribed healing process. I travel for work and always have it with me for unexpected GI issues.

[@robertwilliams5618]

What brand did you buy and what dose?

[@tiapersons6797]

What brand?

[@Sophisticated8]

@@robertwilliams5618I plan to order some from Amazon for my house so I put them in each room and get some I can take

[@Danaleafs]

Is it white or black? Thank you!

[@zjunegirl1862]

I have Mold as well, can you tell me how long you used it for? Any negative effect?

[@fortunendjeumen9049]

I have experienced detox from alcohol with activated charcoal. It works within 30 mn. I stopped vomiting and headache stopped

[@jfiji5964]

Cures hangovers?

[@kylewick3737]

was feeling sick and nautious from dental work, took some activated charcoal and felt amazing, proof is in the eating of the pudding

[@antiarugula]

I don’t understand the pudding part

[@AccelerateYourSuccess]

@@antiarugula "The proof is in the pudding" is an American phrase. It means it worked.

[@sucheta1811]

BALDING: Activated Charcoal (AC) is an extremely important relief for balding 20 something young males. Anyone starting to lose hair at a very young age is most likely because of overgrowth of mold/fungus/yeast in the body. The mold attacks the hair follicle so hair falls off. The excess mold can be easily smelled in combs and hair brushes. Nowadays this problem is even seen to be acute in some young men with a black paste like dye coming off of their scalp which often leads to some brain issues as well. An awesome way to get rid of the mold in the body so hair can start growing again is by taking AC as prescribed above by Dr. Axe. The affected comb/hairbrush should be kept separated from the rest and disinfected weekly by soaking in hot water. Thank you Dr. Axe for this.

[@brrjohnson8131]

My hair falling out everywhere is the key sign black mold is back in my apt. I've sanitized everything I can think of...except my comb & brushes. Time to get out my food grade hydrogen peroxide again.

[@Sophisticated8]

Sucheta Wow never knew that I keep it in jars around my house to absorb any toxins in the air

[@yulloveyullove326]

@@brrjohnson8131 you can apply virgin coconut oil on uour scalp as well. It can cure dermatitis and any other skin problem. Coconut oil can make your hair grow too. I've been using it for years. It works very well.

[@Gingerjoe27]

Idk dude i take turmeric and ginger everyday and my hair still falls out i think some of us are just born to be baldies lol i'll let you know if my hair miraculously starts regrowing after taking this

[@victoryenglish5319]

@@Gingerjoe27 are you the bloke from the kerzal massive video?

[@williampennjr.4448]

I put it in my coffee. It really improves the taste. I dont recommend taking AC everyday, just once a month or after eating sea food or working with toxic chemicals. It can reduce the benefits of vitamins and minerals.

[@HealthyandLovingLife]

Which vitamins can it affect?

[@bottlesbob]

For me, it made me so run down I had to lay in bed for days. Not sure what this means except that it must have stripped me from necessary nutrients. Maybe it's okay for some people to take, but for me I think it may have been dangerous, because I think it lowered my immune system and made me susceptible to sickness, which is a bad idea during this pandemic.

[@williampennjr.4448]

@@HealthyandLovingLife All of them. If keeps them from being absorbed.

[@HealthyandLovingLife]

@@bottlesbob That sounds like a detox or herx reaction. If someone is very toxic, I believe this reaction is common when using any kind of detox. Look into other, gentler detox methods and you may not have such a bad reaction with that.

[@backlashtoignorance7371]

@@HealthyandLovingLife yes they say when you are getting things out of your system you can get a hella sick because it was taken out impurities...

[@jessalynncarnes5489]

I keep activated charcoal in loose powder form in a jar for any possible allergic reactions. It reversed my daughter's throat closing up after having Jack Fruit for the 1st time. I've used it a couple of times before (and yes, therapeutically is annoying because it makes green stools hard as rocks) but we're very careful not to take it with any food or vitamins that we'd actually like to KEEP in our bodies. It will adsorb all of it, all that goodness, and remove it from the body. You might as well be water fasting while taking this.

[@mylovesongs2429]

Your video is excellent! I use an activated charcoal mask. but before i go any further, for a good part of 15 years, i have had a monstrous face. I do not know what happened, but i have these creases under my eyes, and because of them, my life has been hell for 15 years or so. I have tried soo many things to get rid of these creases, but nothing worked. I tried the activated charcoal mask that i bought off ebay. It is by a company called Shills. I wanted to see what happened with my acne blemishes and other stuff. I was not even thinking about the horrendous under eye creases i have. I just wanted to try the mask. Anyway, i applied the mask, and waited 15 to 20 minutes for it to dry. I then pulled off the mask, and i was amazed! The under eye creases dissapated! They did not go away completely, but they lessened quite a bit. I need to set up an appt. to see a dermatologist, to ask him what the under eye creases are caused by, and WHY the activated charcoal mask dissapates them. I am thinking like maybe i have a skin condition that maybe is curable, but i am not sure of anything! I just know that i am tired of looking so ugly, so horrible with these under eye creases. I know the activated charcoal mask improves my face, so i am going to try my best to get to the root cause of these creases, and to maybe get rid of them for good!

[@XploitXbox]

I have food allergies particularly oats, my stomach was painful, took charcoal pills it all stopped. Also CBD killed the inflammation.

[@jaytorres2223]

So would you say your allergies were diminished?

[@AnyDayNow360]

Thanks, Dr. Axe. The explanation of positive/negative ions made clear sense of how activated charcoal works and why we can use it.

[@lykri3350]

I had food poisoning about 3 months ago and it was the worst/violent sickness I ever experienced. I can't even describe it. But what I did on the second day was start drinking peroxide water and within an hour, my body calmed down and healing came quickly. I then began to do coffee enemas twice a day spiked with peroxide or oil of oregano alternatively. I also added charcoal to my daily drinking water. I passed many kinds of nasties in the four weeks I did this. I was not sick during this time. I just knew the nasties were still inside and I needed to get cleaned out. I am using charcoal occasionally since then.

[@Bryanseas]

The nasties

[@ladyg1772]

Wow thanks for sharing, what are the measurements you use for peroxide water

[@Bryanseas]

@@ladyg1772 ew, more cases of the nasties

[@lykri3350]

@@ladyg1772 There are no real measurements. You just want to know you have some in your drink. It will start affecting you as soon as you swallow. It does the same thing inside as outside. So just play with it. I use 35% food grade and just tilt the bottle and let a blurp come out. But more will not hurt you. I drank it in 4 oz of water.

[@uchihathebest44]

@@ladyg1772 Um yeah... i don't think drinking hydrogen peroxide is the best idea for your body. Not only can it cause small bubbles to form in your bloodstream but anywhere from 6% - %10 is commonly used for bleaching hair and 90% is used to make foam rubber or rocket fuel... does not sound very safe at all.

[@christianemarshall9691]

Edited to add - I’ve used it for years, effectively. Thank you for sharing this. Note: It’s important for poisoning to call poison control phone number to make sure activated charcoal isn’t contraindicated. I recently thought my dogs had ingested toxic salt we had for melting ice. (I’ve since learned and bought non toxic ice melt.) the bag was ripped open. After giving them charcoal, I read that in the case of salt poisoning (in dogs), that charcoal would make it worse. Thankfully I don’t think they actually ingested it - just made a mess on the floor - so all is well.

[@brookebrunson1477]

I have never used activated charcoal but if our bodies are 70% water, then I believed it will work on detoxing the body! I’m going to try it!!! 💞💞💞

[@tmf9556]

Nice to hear a doctor say, in not so many words, that mercury amalgam are a no no in this day and age 👍

[@GoldIvy]

Charcoal used to be a standard part of a first aid kit

[@erzsebetnilsson580]

when I was a young child and we went to the school holiday the teachers always had activated charcoal with them in the first aid kit for us if anything happen SO YES YOU HAVE RIGHT....I live in Europe

[@yulloveyullove326]

You should take it 2 hours before or after your meal. Or take it when your stomach is empty and wait for 2 hours or so before you eat or drink anything.

[@rubymuasya3531]

does it work?

[@rubymuasya3531]

you put 1 tbsp in water or?

[@he-man2632]

Thanks :)

[@maembe8562]

Thank you.

[@vivolinhall2225]

Thank you for that information

[@rebeccaking7902]

actually had a mold issue taken care of this week definitely going to look into that

[@Jamie-bv2wv]

Thanks dr Axe. Greetings from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@johnfitbyfaithnet]

Greetings from Texas

[@fuckiraclasses6558]

We Indians are using it from last so many generations.

[@Hfgv281]

How often do you consume it and how much do you consume?

[@lmclrain]

In which ways you use it?

[@DavidOnTheRoadGuitars]

I say you should take less than what they say in order to see how your body will react first. No way I'm starting out with a whole table spoon three times in a day. I've used it as toothpaste for three days now and it's very abrasive and dries your throat out and mouth and lips. It soaks up everything.

[@lmclrain]

@@DavidOnTheRoadGuitars I have been using activated charcoal for almost 9 months so far without any of those problems that you have, I only use it combined with white clay, and powdered turmeric to brush my teeth.

[@lmclrain]

@KZbin Sucks what would you suggest?

[@margaritasilva708]

Thank your Dr.Axe.. excelente information ! I’m doing for a while now and it’s working fantastic ! I’ve been diagnosed with Lyme disease for a long time ! Many doc’s,drugs,treatments, list of money, etc.. and they all fails !! Thank you! ❤🙏🏼

[@PrettyJazzie]

I feel at ease when I watch his videos.

[@civilsavage6337]

Our family got a case of black mold. My symptoms were the worst lasting over a month now. I'm gonna check the pharmacy for activated charcoal today!!!

[@Proverbspsalms]

But you don’t want to get activated charcoal from pharmacy you get that from natural health, food stores. I don’t even think pharmacies knows what that is.

[@beautifulleeme782]

How long did you take it for

[@imagineone8858]

Activated charcoal is AMAZING. I was detoxing with the sauna and niacin (look up the protocol) and other supplements. I am losing weight and when you drop weight whatever is stored in your fat gets released and floats in your bloodstream. I woke up with an overwhelming thought of suicide. I knew it was not normal. It felt urgent like I had to do it right then. I took some activated charcoal and within an hour, the feeling went away. I just knew it was impurities in my body that had been released that were screwing with my brain at the time. Take the charcoal, even if you do not use the sauna. Remember do not take supplements within 2 hours of taking it, as they will be absorbed by the charcoal.

[@ryeann2567]

Please get help beyond naturopathics.

[@AccelerateYourSuccess]

@@ryeann2567, they said it was gone after an hour.

[@jamiestanley7494]

I can relate to your comment. I had the same thoughts of ending my life not realizing what was going on with me. It turned out to be chronic mold exposure. I started taking activated charcoal and felt like my old self soon thereafter. I agree it’s amazing as well as a game changer. I felt like I was dying a slow death is the only way I can describe

[@user-nn7fh5cx5n]

​@@ryeann2567it could be stored trauma or negative memories/energies releasing, or even parasites dying that can effect your emotions.

[@bperez8656]

American diet is evil! Sorry that happened to you

[@gabriella6299]

Probiotics and activated charcoal can save lives.

[@vaishnavijadhav5237]

Dr Axe, Thank you so much for this video. I like the precautions that you've asked to take. Thank you once again.

[@lauraharrington6424]

I have mold poisoning. Thank you for this information.

[@beautifulleeme782]

How long did you take AC for ? I also have mold toxicity. Ty

[@mominshah4418]

I love charcoal capsules . from last two years I have been using it as my face mask . simply open one to two capsules , add rose water and mud mask powder , mix and apply . have extremely oily skin . benefited me a lot . once or twice in a month I also take it orally , no side effects . trust me it will give you clean skin and body

[@uchihathebest44]

It's just a shame it could not help with that ugly face of yours 😔 I'm afraid only a miracle could help you child.

[@McDawgintheboondock]

I used activated charcoal and benedryl for my two dogs after they were bit by a copperhead. 3 days later no swelling .

[@lovelyj78]

What? No medical attention?? 😮

[@tomservo75]

I've also heard it can be used to relieve gas bloating. How does it work for that?

[@drinkbluegold]

I don't know who needs to hear this however all I can tell you is please try this activated charcoal it is a godsend I don't need any power drinks or energy drinks in the least! And I feel great!! Not medical advice just personal experience!

[@user-kl1on3nw7y]

can you do a video on mould and how to get rid of it from your house and body.

[@glesgatruth6844]

Activated charcoal gets rid of mold in the body . Doctor berg has a video on this .

[@mysoutherngardeningjourney]

We always have a bottle of activated charcoal in our pantry. Works wonders.

[@pinkgold4857]

Hi what all do you use it for?

[@intoalivinghope]

I'm getting over a bout of food poisoning, unfortunately I didn't have activated charcoal on hand when it struck. Day 2 of sickness and I just took my first dose, I'm hoping it works!

[@jolarplays]

How are you now?

[@user-nn7fh5cx5n]

​@@jolarplaysdead

[@dannybiddle4243]

i hear it is also good for cannabis addiction? im trying everything i can to try and quit and bought some today. fingers crossed

[@audreyd1787]

I’m trying it for detox from marijuana, I took some and my withdrawals calmed down for a bit but I’m not sure if it’s just placebo as far as emotionally.

[@nileshtrivedi7424]

Hi it is useful after chemo for cancer patients

[@geoffreyschuchardt5350]

When he said negatively charged ions I immediately started getting suspicious, and wished there was still an unlike count ration I could glance at to see if I’m wasting my time by watching the rest of this

[@irmabridana4987]

Would it be good for candida overgrowth?

[@oddsandendsofstuff]

we used to mine mercury off the rocks when I was little. we used large syringes to suck it out between the rocks (early 70s). I used to play with balls of it and roll it all over the kitchen floor, it was fun to play with, or roll it around in my hands. we had bottles of mercury in our house as dad used to sell it but for 20 years we had bottles of it in the home, and each bottle about 10 ounces weighed a ton.. at least if felt like it to a little kid, it's very heavy. So I had my mercury levels tested by the naturopath... and they're elevated for sure, but not crazy elevated. Weird hey? by the way, I've never had any health issues except hypothyroidism. I only take one med for my thyroid and I'm almost 60, so not sure if mercury is preserving me or ?? haha I am taking activated charcoal though now for just basic cleansing of junk. I'll see how it goes. My point though is people freak out about fillings or a thermometer breaking with a drop of mercury and I used to roll balls of mercury around in my hands and played with it a LOT for years when little. Go figure

[@tjburr1968]

Mercury comes from rocks? In between rocks? That's interesting, you use to collect it with syringes? In the USA?

[@mellang1990]

Once again great information for taking our health to better levels! ! !

[@donnagarner6007]

For bloating and digestion problems, which is better- activated charcoal or bentonite clay?

[@alexha2884]

Activated charc

[@donnagarner6007]

​@@alexha2884thank you- I apologize for missing this.

[@bankybello]

Hello Doc Thanks for the informative video Does Activated Charcoal also work as an alkalizer in water treatment?

[@coralbleaching]

Thank you for this video! I have been following you and reading your articles for a long while! I appreciate the knowledge as a biologist :)

[@TheVegetarianBaker]

I've never seen drinking activated charcoal. thanks for the tips.

[@qkcam45]

thank you Dr. Axe, 2 questions. 1. if someone is using this for a mold cleanse you mention can use up to a month. How much activated charcoal would I need to take daily, if i were to do this for a month? 2. what is someone lives in somewhat moldy environment? what frequency of AC would you recommend? thank you

[@karennwankwo5178]

this is the best bamboo charcoal activated soap from some online japanese company.......hiroshiskinwhiteningandhairloss.com/products/skin-whitening/longrich-bamboo-charcoal-skin-whitening-soap-3x100gtotal-300-grams excellent could not be happier

[@jesusmalverde612]

I am using it for my gut. Crazy thing is. I had molded weed and it got me very sick. Only affected me not my friends tho

[@gypsyrose26]

hi Dr Axe. can I use activated charcoal when I have hypothyroidsm?

[@adelfavillanueva5817]

Yes i take it once a day.i used it as blood cleansing.

[@adelfavillanueva5817]

It really works.specially for cancer

[@maxinaw.3576]

Braggs Charcoal Biscuits are made according to an original recipe from 1879 and devised by John Longman Bragg in his bakery in London's West End. Yuumy!

[@brown_eyed_girl]

I never heard of this. Where can I purchase this?

[@stehard8883]

Wen I saw ur video a years an a half ago I tried it an it helped me a lot thanks for your videos doc

[@batkex3002]

I never go on vacation without activated charcoal, it really helped us a couple of times. I would like to hear experiences of people who take it daily and what is better, 💊 or powder?

[@Kimi-Kiara]

Love this dude found him through Jillian Michaels podcast 👌🏾👌🏾

[@CeciliaHurezan]

I have a 3,5 yeras old son with giardiasis, hasn't got diarheea, but many stools a day. He lives on a low fodmap diet, gluten and dairy free. I tried activated charcoal, just a few amount and eliminated gas. We always fight with gas, even with Hcl acid, an ezyme and probio supplement, bu digestion is still problematic, gas causes gerd. He has some problem with sugars, even in this diet maybe thanks to the giradiasis? Can i use activated charcoal for gas elimination purpose?

[@mozke4]

How did activate charcoal worked on him??

[@kellieantoinette4183]

I love your content. You're so inspriational!!!

[@abktimes1108]

Thanks sir to explain deeply... good job

[@evcorchado]

Could it be effective for a cancer patient?

[@Purplereignevents]

Dr. Ace you are amazing. Thank you for the helpful KZbin clips. I am a victims of non consensual medical research with nanotechnology. Please cover ways to block or reverse nanotechnology infestation in the body.

[@golden-light-healing]

How are you doing? When I read your comment I thought it must be from the past year or two. Hope you had success on your detox journey.

[@alejandramonique353]

Thank you for all that you do!! Could you also make a video on food poisoning please!

[@ithacacomments4811]

Can AC be used for gastroenteritis? I have heard that it is a very effective treatment.

[@RainesJade]

Yes

[@TuTuBo1055]

how about food grade Diatomaceous Earth ?

[@irosebrock6238]

where can I get dai dirt in New Orleans

[@JumpingFlightAttendant]

@@irosebrock6238 at Amazon or any Feed Supply store or home depot

[@OfftoShambala]

@@irosebrock6238 health food stores

[@bottlesbob]

I took activated charcoal and I feel awful. And because I weigh 190 lb I have to drink over 1.5 gallons of water. That's a lot.

[@noryangnoryang3584]

Handsome, genuine, loving human dr🙏

[@shawnsmith424]

🦧

[@MrsFlowState]

Great video! I had ecoli or salmonella a couple months back and can’t seem to get my stomach right. I was also working around mold and am wondering if it has something to do with it as well. So I’m gonna try this! Super excited about it after reading the comments.

[@Spicydoc1]

Does activated charcoal help bind Xenoestrogens? What about when someone is losing quite a bit of weight and the toxins trapped in adipose tissue leaks out would activated charcoal be helpful in cleansing the body during that stage of weight loss?

[@user-nn7fh5cx5n]

That's exactly when you would want to take it!! The perfect time.

[@johnfitbyfaithnet]

Thank you for sharing this great information listening from Brownwood Texas

[@chongkwang]

My dentist put in a new crown and sanded the white part exposing these metals. I had metal taste and loose stools since. Now I have insufficient pancreas. I hope I just need to remove this crown and pancreas with work again. Ingredients Cobalt 63-65% Chromium 27-29% Molybdenum 6-8% Silicon 1-1.5% Carbon .5-.95% Manganese 1/1.5%

[@iamjoyful7253]

Dr. Axe, I just want to ask if I want to take activated charcoal for molds cleanse and detoxification, how short is the short period of time that we can take activated charcoal before we stop? How many times in a day? Can we use this if we smell fishy odor coming from our sweat and saliva too and for how long should we take activated charcoal before we stop?

[@Esther216]

Fishy smell is kidney problems. See your Dr asap

[@brigithhii7751]

Yes u can take it for 5 days stop for a week n start again, that's what my Nutritionalis told me n I've been doing it for years now

[@julietamariedemecillo8121]

You said about detox, how many times a day do I have to drink it, and for how long? I'm 17 years old, and I wanna use Active charcoal for detoxing.

[@rubymuasya3531]

Samee

[@nancychandler768]

Great to clean out parasites 🦠

[@Banana-lk7tf]

Does activated charcoal have to be taken on an empty stomach like bentonite clay?

[@ciscobriano]

I take lithium. Will it effect me? Also I want to quit taking lithium so will it help get it out of my system? Or will it make lithium weaker?

[@ek9294]

I usually very tired after using activated charcoal

[@markleedy3373]

wanted to see the activated charcoal and what it look like

[@edareid8684]

I take it 2 in morning and 2 in the night

[@venusreadings]

Thank you! love your channel! love activated charcoal!!

[@lucymariearaneta113]

Can dialysis patients use activated charcoal for once in a while cleansing?Thank you

[@fallback8314]

this is actually what i'm wondering too. it really makes sense. i see no reason not to. it seemingly can, at least, shorten dialysis sessions.

[@codenamebravo2212]

Hi Dr. Axe Question I have mercury fillings and want to use activated charcoal how much should I use and over how long. Cheers

[@user-ev6xm8vo9n]

WONDERFUL! Thanks,Doc!

[@sharnjeetjaura6092]

I want to do a mold cleanse (candida) , so can I consume half tablespoon of activated charcoal daily for one month? Any suggestions?

[@familyfirst3380]

Around 4:30 he talks about using it not longer than a month. I hope you for rid of the Candida by now!

[@starflower666]

it eliminates my histamine intolerance symptoms but i think it might adsorb electrolytes so unfortunately I cant take it regularly

[@Ismimical]

Is activated charcoal go to get rid of the numbing substances dentist use? Is it same day removal or days time?

[@hortensedandridge9996]

Will it work for Candidas?

[@lisareed5102]

Food grade diatomaceous earth will..Drink lots of water

[@josephspangler8787]

I recently rehabbed an apartment which included removing lots of old lead paint. I used a proper respirator while doing this, but the job included scarping which makes dust and also stripping paint with a heat gun. I'm going to get my lead levels checked when I have my physical in about 6 weeks, but I am a little more concerned with having potentially inhaled some toxic vapors. Like I said, I used a good respirator, but sometimes you move the wrong way and get a whiff of the vapors from the heated paint. Would activated charcoal be an appropriate product to use and if so, would you reckoned any particular timeline and dosage. Thanks for your reply. -Joey S.

[@cuarajhyrojayju4397]

I would take it only for 3 days one tablespoon in a glass of water 3 times per day and drink plenty of water

[@morisadatumoridiva5394]

Thank you dr Axe

[@abigailhernandez8034]

I just wanna know if itll help with constant bloating since i have endometriosis

[@jenniejoan6691]

abigail Hernandez yes & also use coconut oil, baking Soda & vinegar/apple cider vinegar for anti inflammatory! I am currently dropping moist all my household & cosmetic body prices for the natural ones & absolutely feel the difference n see it in my face , I get really bloated too retraining everything, so I’ve also started drinking tons of water

[@meetan-]

Very useful info. Good presentation. Thanks

[@drjoshaxe]

+Parthasarathy TOTADRI NATHAN Great! Thanks for your support!

[@David-vn2id]

+Dr. Josh Axe This may interest you. I learned from a seasoned herbalist that making a paste from AC and placing it in your mouth swish around and leave in for about 30 minutes can stop periodontal disease. It will help eliminate all three forms of spirochetes (bacteria) that cause periodontal disease. I went to a holistic DOD and he showed me on his magnified video monitor the severity of bacteria swimming around. He told me the only way to eliminate and maintain a healthy set of gums was to use a water pic after every meal. I told my herbalist and he showed me this AC technique and after using it once a week for about 3 months I went back to see him. He asked me if I took his advice about the water pic and I told him not yet, he got the camera back in my mouth to check on the status and we could not locate any spirochete bacteria. He was baffled. I told him what I had done but he could not wrap his brain around what I had done. I went back to tell my herbalist and he told me he had the same reaction with him.

[@pinkblok6131]

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[@laptop4235]

Hi Dr Axe, I really enjoy your informative articles and videos. Please look up this nugget to update your Argan Oil article if it is true: that a study posted in the US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health examined men between 23 and 40 years old who added argan oil to their diets for 3 consecutive weeks and showed a 20% increase in their testosterone levels. Sorry to post in wrong topic. I cane across it in another article, but there is no year referenced in that article.

[@TakeWiseAction]

awesome info once again

[@MissMotshabi]

I took it after getting sick all day.. I feel better

[@OfftoShambala]

Do you take it with food, on empty stomach... does it matter if you take it before or after meals etc... ? I would go ahead and take it as it is convenient, but it would be nice to know if it makes a difference and what the differences are.

[@alondelmar9904]

Can it also adsorb free radicals? Can it work as an antioxidant?

[@fathimasheik3647]

Thank you, dr Alex Hello from South Africa xxx

[@dorcas706]

what about skin?

[@thatmombielife]

Love activated charcoal and keep it on hand always!

[@bigsash4539]

Activated charcoal doesn’t interfere with injectable vitamins does it?