It seem too many people are taking charcoal pills regularly upon reading the myriad reviews. After seeing a negative experience review and posting a comment out of concern, I felt the need to post mine for the others.
Charcoal is a non-discriminate binder that'll absorb all toxins, metals, including vital nutrients and minerals. For example, if you're already very low in potassium (high BP, fatigue/weakness, restless leg while trying falling asleep, muscle aches/cramp/spasm/numbness/tingles, heart arrhythmia/palpitations, chest pain, digestive issues, high blood sugar, crankypantsness etc, etc.), taking charcoal could possibly push you over the edge. Not having enough magnesium could also cause the problems since it affects the blood potassium level, along with certain metal toxicity (barium, thallium, cesium, etc) interferes with potassium absorption.
Charcoal is an excellent inexpensive toxin binder, but it should only be used for short term emergency unless you're very keen/aware to supplement with many important trace minerals along with the key magnesium, potassium, iodine, selenium, zinc, etc… No one should ingest charcoal every day for long term or you’ll end up detrimentally mineral deficient, especially if you tend to overindulge in diuretics such as wine/beer/coffee.
I hope leaving this review may help save someone.
Activated charcoal has many uses. Below are my comments.
1) I tend to have acid issues along with potential gastric distress. I travel for work, as well, so I need to have a more calm GI system
2) I use the charcoal to help with digestion leading up to the business travel. I begin taking the charcoal about 3 days before my trip. I'll take anywhere from 4-6 pills per day in either 2 or 3 doses.
3) The charcoal first helps with bloating and trapped gas removal. Then, because the gas and bloating are out of the way, the body can do some evacuation where the GI system is now moving again. Then, because you've removed the trapped gas and bloating and had some bowel movements, your GI system is calmer and more predictable.
Suggestions:
1) Use a good digestive enzyme in combination with the charcoal. The enzymes help to fully break down your food, and then if your body has any reaction to the food, the charcoal will help the reaction. Example: If you have a yeast infection and you eat sugary/starchy foods, the sugars from these will feed the candida. The charcoal will help capture the candida as well as the toxins from the die-off effect which will help keep the GI system calmer.
2) You have to time the taking of the charcoal approximately 3 hours before and after you take other medications. Charcoal absorbs everything--medications, nutrients, etc. So, if you're taking charcoal in larger doses long-term, you will need to monitor your medication usage even more, and when it comes to vitamins, you may need to double up on your vitamins.
3) I've read some suggestions for candida treatment where they recommend huge amounts--like 25 grams per day. This would be a huge influx of charcoal, and if you take a lot of any product that binds, I think you could risk creating blockage. So, if you plan on taking larger doses daily, I highly recommend 1) slowly building up, and 2) taking the doses throughout the day. And, if you are taking larger doses daily, chances are there is something going on inside that you need to also focus on an elimination diet whereby you eliminate most trigger foods and slowly reintroduce one at a time to determine if a particular food or food group is causing the distress (ex.: dairy, gluten, lactose, eggs, etc).
NOTES:
1) This review is not intended to diagnose or treat anyone's issues. If you are reading this and possibly realizing you may have an issue, I recommend you seek out a qualified licensed physician or nurse practitioner who can order proper tests. Before taking extreme measures, definitely have your stool examined for any and as many bacteria/parasites as possible as the over-processed American diet can lead to inflammation and provides a great host for all kinds of bugs!
2) I first discovered charcoal as a treatment for diarrhea because I was tired of taking Immodium which seemed to make the issues worse. I would have several days of diarrhea, take the Immodium, and then I would be lucky if I had a bowel movement for five (5) days! I didn't like the extreme opposite reactions. Also, as it was taking five days to have the next bowel movement, it seemed like I was getting more and more bloated and a bigger belly. Keeping waste in your body that long just seemed to make me feel worse.
Hello everyone! I've had IBD-D for almost 3 years now and have tried every kind of medication known to man, including immunosuppressing myself with steroids to get my IBD under control. Although I had some pretty serious GI pain and diarrhea everyday, the main symptom that destroyed my life was incontinent gas. I couldn't sit next to people or be in close quarters to anyone. It was so embarrassing and really took a toll on my mental health. The only kind of medication that kind of helped was the steroids, but I can't be immunosuppressed for my job so I had to stop. I kind of gave up hope after a while until I stumbled across the charcoal panties and then I started thinking about how activated charcoal is used to bind toxins after ingestion. So instead of paying $40 for a pair of charcoal panties, I gave this medication a shot to see what would happen and...IT WORKED. I want to scream and cry I'm so happy. I can be around people now!!! Just for reference, I take 2 capsules at around 12:30pm everyday right before I'm about to have my big meal and I'm very comfortable for the rest of the day. I wouldn't recommend taking this if you have constipation as this medicine will only make that worse. But for my fellow IBD-D sufferers, give this a shot. I hope it helps you like it has helped me.
Seemed to have alleviated my husband incessant farting, thank you!
Let me unabashedly tell you. You see this stuff working cause it and a whole bunch of other crap (haha) comes out in your poo. I take it before I go to bed on an empty stomach will a bit of water to help cleanse and bind things so it scrubs me out with my morning load. Sorry for being so graphically personal.
Feature Product
- INTERNAL CLEANSING: Activated Charcoal contains many small chambers and cavities that "capture" or bind-up unwanted materials and gas. The charcoal then carries it safely through the digestive system.*
- HIGH ADSORBENCY: Activated Charcoal has a high potential to absorb toxins throughout the digestive tract.* Supports healthy elimination.*
- CERTIFIED POTENCY: Each serving of Nature's Way Activated Charcoal contains 560 mg of charcoal. Our Activated Charcoal contains no preservatives, yeast, milk, lactose, wheat, sugar, soy or corn.
- CAREFULLY TESTED: Our Activated Charcoal is carefully tested and produced to certified quality standards.
- SERVING RECOMMENDATION: Take two (2) capsules two to three times daily, 3-4 hours before/after meals or as recommended by your healthcare practitioner.
- *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Description
Activated Charcoal 100 CapsuleProduct DescriptionActivated charcoal contains many small chambers and cavities that "capture" or bind-up unwanted materials and gas and carry it safely through the digestive system.
Suggested Use As a dietary supplement take 2 capsules two to three times daily, 3-4 hours before/after meals - Or as directed by your healthcare professional.
Supplement FactsServing Size: 2 CapsulesServings Per Container: 50Amount Per Serving% Daily Value***Charcoal560 mg
***Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Other Ingredients: Gelatin (capsule)
Warnings: Keep out of reach of children. As with all dietary supplements, consult your healthcare professional before use. See product label for more information. Not to be taken at the same time as medications or other dietary supplements. If pregnant or nursing, consult your healthcare practitioner prior to use. This product is not intended as a treatment for accidental poisoning.
I'm not going to lie, i actually take these before a night full of drinking. For me, this has prevented many a hangovers!!
LOVE!!!!! I take it very regularly! Swear by this stuff! Be sure to take it several hours before OR after vitamins.....It will counteract your vitamins if taken too close!
Did not have a metallic spell or taste, and did exactly what they were supposed to. However, if you have never taken them before, be aware that they WILL darken your stool
I purchased this for gluten reactions. I take it with GlutenEase. My husband uses it for acid indigestion after he realized it works 10x better and faster than any other product.
My Dr was surprised but said it makes sense because medical doctors use this for treatment of poison ingestion.
I carry 2 in my purse.
I purchased Nature's Way Activated Charcoal Capsules to use for homemade charcoal face masks. After using these capsules for a facial mask last night, I can say that they are incredible for this purpose! The packaging is great and there was no leakage when I received it in the post (the charcoal powder can get very messy once you open up a capsule!).
My skin felt and looked amazing after using these capsules! Charcoal is incredibly cleansing and it draws out impurities gently yet effectively. I had significantly less blackheads on my face after using this charcoal in my mask.
I will definitely repurchase this product again!
For those who are interested in the mask I made...
I cut open and emptied 2 capsules into a bowl and mixed with about a teaspoon the Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay (amazing stuff on its own!), about half a teaspoon of baking soda, and equal parts apple cider vinegar & rose water with a 1-2 drops of tea tree essential oil; just enough liquid combination to make a spreadable paste with the charcoal powder. I let it sit on my skin for about 20 minutes until the mask was dry, then washed it off with warm water and followed up with a homemade almond/jojoba oil blend and massaged into my skin for 3-4 minutes.
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