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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Dr. Jawad is a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist and Acupuncturist. In addition, a Diplomat for the American Chiropractic Neurology Board, Fellow of the American College of Functional Neurology as well as Fellow of the International Academy of Medical Acupuncture. He is a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner.

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[johndillinger]

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

[geraldinebroadley]

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

[rulistening]

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.

[bluebus]

Does activated charcoal bind and detox ammonia?

[siobhanrennie]

What is the difference between activated charcoal and bentonite clay

[RM-bwnr]

Is there benefits taking charcoal to reduce cholesterol

[kimberlywood]

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

[nmash]

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?

[daniellefterzano]

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 ?

[windridr]

Do you ever supplement with diatomaceous earth?

[dimakatso_R]

Hiv patient can take activated charcoal, on ARV ?

[tebogopapi-pehn]

Can you take it on an empty stomach, ?

[rolandbaxter]

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?

[jannifermumba]

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

[missmarielyne]

can we use this on a daily basis with BAM ?

[xcgbgjr]

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

[georgepadilla]

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

[fionamcormac]

I take 1 capsule every night with water.

[michaelpiwcewicz]

128 OZ IS A GALLON NOT 138 OZ// DO YOUR MATH