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It is a substance of plant origin that has the property of absorbing chemicals, gases, heavy metals, proteins, waste, and toxins.
Activated charcoal is currently having a boom.
But its use as a detoxification and healing remedy dates back quite some time. Traditional healers have used it for thousands of years due to its many benefits.
Activated charcoal is known for binding with certain poisons, heavy metals, and other toxins and expelling them from the body, making it an excellent substance for general and acute detoxification.
It also carries several anti-aging and cardiovascular benefits.
One of the fundamental principles of a quality lifestyle is avoiding the things that weaken you. This includes processed energy-consuming snacks, sugar, and overexposure to toxic chemicals.
But you are sometimes easier said than done (avoid trash and environmental toxins). Whether you’re forced to eat at a less-than-ideal restaurant or want to try a deeper detox, activated charcoal is your ally.
Activated charcoal is the by-product of burning a carbon source like wood or (better yet) coconut shells.
The substance is “activated” by the high temperatures, removing all the oxygen and changing its chemical structure to create much smaller particles with more surface area.
An ultra-fine carbon with millions of tiny pores that capture, bind and remove poisons, heavy metals, chemicals, and intestinal gases.
Why use activated charcoal?
Western medicine primarily uses activated charcoal to absorb poisons or other toxins in a hospital setting. It works through a process called “adsorption” (it means “bind to” rather than “absorb”).
But activated charcoal is much more than an antidote to drugs and poisons. It is a global remedy for general detoxification, digestive health, gas, bloating, heart health, and anti-aging.
It is a part of the mold toxin detoxification protocols. Unscrupulous industrial livestock factories intentionally alter spoiled feed with activated carbon, knowing that it will allow them to increase profits without killing the animals.
Activated charcoal benefits
Ancient physicians used inactivated charcoal for various medical purposes, including treating epilepsy and anthrax.
In the early 20th century, medical journals began publishing research revealing activated charcoal as an antidote to poisons and a way to improve intestinal disorders.
Current research supports these earlier activated charcoal practices and introduces additional benefits to using them. Here are some ways that activated charcoal works.
General detox
Toxins from poor quality processed foods and pollution from the environment deplete your energy and contribute to brain fog and digestive problems.
Chronic exposure to toxins causes cell damage, allergic reactions, compromised immunity, and rapid aging.
Regular use of activated charcoal can flush unwanted toxins out of your body, making you feel refreshed and more vibrant, often in minutes.
Relieves digestive problems, gas, and bloating
After digesting foods like beans, breaking down bacteria in your body creates by-products like gas or diarrhea.
Activated charcoal enters the digestive tract and counteracts this process by binding with the by-products and alleviating these digestive problems.
Anti-age
Activated charcoal has powerful anti-aging properties, and studies show that it prevents numerous cellular changes associated with aging.
In one study, activated charcoal increased the average lifespan of older test animals by about 34 percent.
Activated charcoal slows the rate at which the brain becomes sensitive to toxins as you age, which improves cognitive functioning.
It also builds a better defense mechanism by enhancing the adaptive functioning of essential organs such as the liver, kidneys, and adrenal glands.
Better heart health
Activated charcoal can also lower cholesterol levels.
In one study, high cholesterol patients who took 8 grams of activated charcoal three times a day showed a 25% reduction in total cholesterol.
They also lowered their LDL (“bad”) cholesterol by 41 percent and increased their HDL (“good”) cholesterol by 8%.
Studies examining microscopic tissues show that a daily dose of activated charcoal can prevent abnormal hardening (sclerosis) in the heart and coronary blood vessels.
When to take activated charcoal?
Activated charcoal should be taken when:
- You eat at restaurants or eat processed junk food.
- You drink poor-quality coffee.
- You are drinking alcohol.
- You feel grumpy or tired.
Activated charcoal isn’t just for isolated situations. Taking activated coconut charcoal daily is a great way to help you thrive in a toxin-filled environment.
It is best taken between meals and a few hours after using any vitamin or mineral supplement, as it can interfere with its absorption.
Be sure to take the charcoal capsules differently than your prescription medications, which will not enter your body when they are added to charcoal (more on dosing below).
How to take activated charcoal pills
Each person responds differently to different doses, so always consult a doctor before using supplements or binding agents such as charcoal.
Dosage of charcoal tablets or capsules
Take two capsules (1,000 mg) when eating food of unknown quality or when drinking alcohol.
When to avoid taking charcoal?
Never take activated charcoal with prescription drugs or with other supplements.
Charcoal contains many substances, including good things like prescription drugs, vitamins, and minerals.
Wait 2-3 hours after taking charcoal to take other supplements or medications and talk to your doctor about the details.
It is essential that if you consume activated charcoal, you drink plenty of water.
Consuming too much charcoal, especially without magnesium, can lead to constipation.
