What Are The Benefits Of Activated Charcoal?

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Dr. Jawad talks about the benefits of activated charcoal and its functions. You can use activated charcoal for detoxing your body to whitening your teeth. Activated carbon is effective in reducing blood cholesterol and triglyceride level, says research. It has the ability to bind the bile acids in the gut and prevent its absorption in the body. Activated carbon is as effective as cholestyramine (medication that works by removing bile acid from the body), in lowering the blood cholesterol levels.
Activated charcoal is the byproduct of burning a carbon source like wood or (better yet) coconut shells. The substance is “activated” by high temperatures which change its chemical structure to create much smaller particles with more surface area. The result is ultra-fine charcoal with millions of tiny pores that bind to and help remove many heavy metals, chemicals and intestinal gases. In fact, one teaspoonful of activated charcoal has about the same total surface area as a football field!
Charcoal has been consumed for centuries as a multi-use remedy. In fact, in the early 19th century, medical journals began publishing research revealing activated charcoal as an antidote for poisons. It works through a process called “adsorption” (that’s ad, and not ab), which means “to bind to” rather than “to absorb.”
there are many more common instances when taking activated charcoal can come in handy, such as:
Eating out at restaurants: When dining out, it’s important to keep in mind that chefs may cook their food with certain ingredients that may not sit well with your digestive system. Instead of being unprepared for this unfortunate event, you can take activated charcoal to help counteract bloating and intestinal gas issues that could potentially ruin your evening.
Consuming processed foods: Ingesting processed foods isn’t the best way to take care of your body. But if you fall off track from your diet with something that has a laundry list of chemicals and preservatives, you can take activated charcoal to help detoxify your system.
Overindulging on party food: Whether it’s the holidays, a birthday or just any type of party, you know there’s going to be delicious food choices. However, they might not sit so well in your gastrointestinal tract. If you happen to overindulge on party food (snacks and sweets can be so tempting!), activated charcoal may just be able to come to your rescue.
When traveling: Sometimes traveling (especially flying) can cause indigestion and other unsatisfying feelings. Try adding an activated charcoal supplement to your packing list the next time you get a chance to travel.
When NOT To Take It?
First, make sure neve tor take activated charcoal with medications or other supplements. Charcoal binds a lot of substances-even the good stuff, like prescription medications, vitamins and minerals. Taking charcoal at a different time of day than you take other supplements or meds gives it time to pass through your system and not bind to things you want your body to absorb.
Side Effects:
You may experience constipation if you take too much of this. If you get a little bound up, cut back on your dosage. In addition, make sure to drink plenty of water, as it will help keep the digestive process moving (hopefully).
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[@c.k.1958]

Thank you! 💯

[@thejdocrealminute4648]

You bet!

[@geraldinebroadley2156]

Something you forgot to mention is the cons. Activated charcoal can absorb certain medicines in the stomach weakening their productivity in the body which is kind of important to know

[@thejdocrealminute4648]

This is true.

[@geraldinebroadley2156]

@Fasting Works what makes you think I’m on meds? I’m not, and your assumption that I am because I don’t live a healthy lifestyle is very naive. Ppl can be on medication for many reasons other than bad lifestyle choices through no fault of their own so mayb lay of judging others! It serves a person well to research thoroughly the potential hazards and cons of any supplement or otherwise that one chooses to consume. Activated charcoal included, and the fact that it strips certain nutrients out of the body and has the potential to lessen the efficiency of many modern drugs should one choose to use Activated Charcoal to reduce their cholesterol as an example is counter productive, therefore one should always do their own research and consult their own doctor for advise if taking medications. The best safest supplement for detox is by far micronised Zeolite but then maybe you want to do your own research on that!

[@xyz987123abc]

I was always told to separate food and ac by at least an hour, 2 hours before and after a medication.

[@ikvangalen6101]

“ minor” detail to forget!!

[@texanboiii562]

@@xyz987123abcyup, it’s also in the bottle but ppl who lack reading skills will exaggerate like this person who loves modern medicine. 😂

[@rolandbaxter1956]

I got severe eczema and for my thinking it comes. From the narcotics from aoperation.i loose. 8 kg after op and 2 months later excema started.. how to remove the things or what can help?

[@rulistening7777]

Go easy on brushing teeth too often with charcoal paste. It can be too abrasive and result in enamel damage. However... Activated Charcoal powder or paste is good for gently brushing the tong.

[@RitaHutchins]

What about prescription drugs?

[@thejdocrealminute4648]

What about them?

[@nmash6835]

I just found out that I have lead poisoning in my body it's the whole yeah trying to get a diagnosis, can the activated charcoal still work even if it took me long to find out?

[@thejdocrealminute4648]

You have to detox the lead out of your body. Yes, the charcoal can help.

[@johndillinger1918]

Hello Doctor. Is bentonite clay equally as good to draw out toxins or do you feel charcoal is better

[@thejdocrealminute4648]

The bentonite clay is great to use as well.

[@waynebrewer8908]

hi,do you need to drink lots of water with bentonite clay?@@thejdocrealminute4648

[@thejdocrealminute4648]

You need to drink a lot of water daily anyway.@@waynebrewer8908

[@kimberlywood7783]

Does it matter to take it am/pm, with food, empty stomach. With other medicines?

[@thejdocrealminute4648]

Either time of the day. However, take it 30 minutes after medications.

[@bluebus2381]

Does activated charcoal bind and detox ammonia?

[@thejdocrealminute4648]

Activated charcoal may bind to urea and other toxins, helping your body eliminate them. Urea and other waste products can pass from the bloodstream into your gut through a process known as diffusion. In your gut, they bind to activated charcoal and get excreted in stool.

[@dimakatso_R]

Hiv patient can take activated charcoal, on ARV ?

[@thejdocrealminute4648]

Activated charcoal can affect absorption of HIV medications and has not been proven to remove toxins from your body. I would not take it

[@FaDx92]

Alternative: Zeolite powder

[@geraldinebroadley2156]

Yes,however it's more expensive! ...I use it but in the smallest micron size otherwise it stays in the digestive track and doesn't get into the blood and travel to any other parts of the body.

[@windridr66]

Do you ever supplement with diatomaceous earth?

[@thejdocrealminute4648]

I never heard of this. It looks beneficial after I read up on it.

[@windridr66]

@@thejdocrealminute4648 we use it for all kinds of things. Worm the horses with it, too.

[@yezzyr.1499]

@@thejdocrealminute4648 after your research, have you considered taking diatomaceous earth ?

[@thejdocrealminute4648]

@@yezzyr.1499 What diatomaceous earth is used for? It is used to remove unwanted material from drinking water. It is also used as a filler or to prevent formation of lumps in foods, medicine, paints and plastics, and pet litter. It is used to clean up spills or for insulation in industry, as well as to scrub things

[@daniellefterzano3911]

Can I do it more often then just on the weekends - I find that it makes me feel great but I’m scared that it will rob my body of the nutrients that I try to make sure that I get ?

[@thejdocrealminute4648]

yes, you can. Do it when you have foods/drinks that you would normally not have.

[@waynebrewer8908]

if one has intestinal permeability is it still safe to take charcoal?@@thejdocrealminute4648

[@thejdocrealminute4648]

Yes. Clean up whatever is causing the issue first. @@waynebrewer8908

[@waynebrewer8908]

hi,i dont understand your answer.are you saying its ok to take charcoal if one has intestinal permesbilitiy.@@thejdocrealminute4648

[@siobhanrennie9542]

What is the difference between activated charcoal and bentonite clay

[@thejdocrealminute4648]

These products have many similar uses and properties. So, you may be surprised to know that there are, in fact, bentonite clay & activated charcoal differences. One of the main differences is that when bentonite clay is soaking up all your toxins, it's also releasing minerals into your body at the same time.

[@RM-bw3nr]

Is there benefits taking charcoal to reduce cholesterol

[@thejdocrealminute4648]

Activated carbon is effective in reducing blood cholesterol and triglyceride level, says research. It has the ability to bind the bile acids in the gut and prevent its absorption in the body. Activated carbon is as effective as cholestyramine (medication that works by removing bile acid from the body), in lowering the blood cholesterol levels.

[@tebogopapi-pe3hn]

Can you take it on an empty stomach,?

[@thejdocrealminute4648]

Generally, activated charcoal should be taken on an empty stomach, at least one hour before or two hours after eating. It is recommended to take activated charcoal no more than four times per day, with a maximum of 10 grams per day.

[@jannifermumba7205]

Can activated charcoal flush out my birth control from my system it's been 9months since I got my implant removal am trying to conceive but nothing is working for me please help

[@thejdocrealminute4648]

The researchers also found that it doesn't delay fertility. In fact, of the 14,884 women included in the study review, 83 percent were able to get pregnant within the first 12 months after contraceptive discontinuation. This includes the removal of IUDs, with 2,374 women making up the group of IUD users. I would recommend getting a female hormone panel including: Anti-Mullerian Hormone ---- this indicates how many 'good eggs' you have.

[@jhonjhonjhonson7773]

@@thejdocrealminute4648what is a woman.??

[@georgepadilla8661]

Can I take this everyday [260mg×2 capsule] or just on weekends

[@thejdocrealminute4648]

You can take this daily. I would NOT recommend EVERY day.

[@ChadRider12]

Night or day Or don't matter

[@thejdocrealminute4648]

It doesn't matter...

[@missmarielyne6697]

can we use this on a daily basis with BAM ?

[@thejdocrealminute4648]

Yes -- just different times of the day.

[@user-xc7gb8gj6r]

Can activated charcoal be used on a daily basis, 1 capsule 300mg of activated charcoal ?

[@thejdocrealminute4648]

Yes.

[@user-xc7gb8gj6r]

@@thejdocrealminute4648 Is it good for stomach issues and detoxification

[@thejdocrealminute4648]

@@user-xc7gb8gj6r Yes, it is. Remember -- start with diet.