The Magical Activated Charcoal – What You Need To Know!

What is activated charcoal?

Charcoal is a black, odorless, and flavorless powder. 

Activated charcoal is charcoal that has been treated with oxygen at very high temperatures to make it more porous and thus activated. It is either taken in powder form or encapsulated as a supplement.

In addition, it can be added to various products such as toothpaste. 

How Does Activated Charcoal Work?

Activated charcoal doesn’t get absorbed in the gut so when you swallow it, it reaches your gut in its unchanged form. Remember I said it’s activated and hence it becomes more porous.

The porous texture has a negative electrical charge which causes it to attract positively charged molecules such as toxins and gases.

When the gases pass through charcoal they get bound to it through adsorption. 

These toxins and chemicals that get trapped are then eliminated through the stool instead of being absorbed into the body. When taking charcoal it’s important to note that it has a drying effect on the body.

Hence, it’s advisable to take a lot of water while using it.

Uses and Benefits of Activated Charcoal

1. It promotes kidney function

Activated charcoal promotes kidney function by reducing the number of waste products the kidney had to filter. It is so helpful to those with kidney diseases.

Remember, a normal kidney works so perfectly in removing toxins. However, a defective kidney is unable to do that.

Activated charcoal binds to urea and toxins and helps the body and kidneys to eliminate them.

2. It reduces cholesterol levels in the body

It binds to cholesterols in the system hence reducing cholesterol from being absorbed in the body.

3. It helps with diarrhoea

It makes prolonged diarrhea stop.

4. Aids in emergency toxin removal

It is the number one first aid you need. Activated charcoal is beneficial for accidental ingestion of substances such as pesticides and bleach.

Again, activated charcoal also counterfeits the effects of a drug overdose.

5. It is also used to clean drinking water

It is used in an activated charcoal water filter. It helps to clean, purify, and provide the water with a great taste.

6. It helps with a hangover

It reduces or even completely takes away alcohol hangover. It makes your brain to be sharp and improves your mental clarity.

7. It is used to whiten the teeth

It works wonderfully to latch on tiny stain particles. However, note that using charcoal doesn’t mean you stop using your oral care routine.

Also, using it for long may cause sensitivity. Do not use it for more than 3 times a week.

8. It is used as a beauty aid

It is used on the skin to tighten pores and treat acne. You can use it as a mask or mix it with turmeric, basil, and bentonite.

9. Heal cuts and bug bites

10. It cleanses the digestive system

This charcoal removes all toxins from the digestive system. It improves the overall immunity of the entire body.

11. It helps relieve gas and bloating

Activated charcoal binds all the elements in the food that cause bloating and gas hence relieving the stomach from intestinal gases.

Ingesting activated charcoal is very effective at adsorbing gases hence reducing flatulence.

12. It is a full-body anti-aging component

It has the necessary components to keep your entire body young and fresh. Those components are carbon, silica, potassium, and oxygen.

They help to keep your system fresh and young.

Takeaway

Taking charcoal flushes your entire system and as much as it improves mental clarity. It also supports a healthy body system and adds some nutritional value to the body from its components.