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Charcoal

Also known as: activated charcoal

Overview

Charcoal (activated charcoal) is a fine black powder that is often taken as a supplement or added to food products. While little research has been done on charcoal, it is purported to benefit cholesterol, gastrointestinal health, kidney health, and teeth whitening.

Benefits

Charcoal is most often used for Gut Health.

How it works

Charcoal is purported to benefit cholesterol, gastrointestinal health, kidney health, and teeth whitening.

Side effects

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Dosage

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FAQs

What is activated charcoal?

Activated charcoal is a fine black powder that is often taken as a supplement or added to food products.

What are the benefits of activated charcoal?

It is purported to benefit cholesterol, gastrointestinal health, kidney health, and teeth whitening.

How is activated charcoal used?

Charcoal is most often used for gut health.

Supplements Containing Charcoal

Charcoal by Indiana Botanic Gardens
68

Charcoal

Indiana Botanic Gardens

Score: 68/100
Intestinal Rejuvenation Formula by Health Products Distributors
78

Intestinal Rejuvenation Formula

Health Products Distributors

Score: 78/100
Activated Charcoal 520 mg by The Vitamin Shoppe
70

Activated Charcoal 520 mg

The Vitamin Shoppe

Score: 70/100
Intestinal Drawing Formula Capsules by HealthForce Nutritionals
65

Intestinal Drawing Formula Capsules

HealthForce Nutritionals

Score: 65/100
Intestinal Drawing Formula Capsules by HealthForce Nutritionals
55

Intestinal Drawing Formula Capsules

HealthForce Nutritionals

Score: 55/100
Intestinal Drawing Formula by Healthforce Detox
70

Intestinal Drawing Formula

Healthforce Detox

Score: 70/100
Activated Charcoal High Absorbency by Nature's Way
82

Activated Charcoal High Absorbency

Nature's Way

Score: 82/100
Activated Charcoal 520 mg by Bio Nutrition
65

Activated Charcoal 520 mg

Bio Nutrition

Score: 65/100
Quick Colon Tonic Part 2 Powder by Christopher's Original Formulas
58

Quick Colon Tonic Part 2 Powder

Christopher's Original Formulas

Score: 58/100