Activated Charcoal

Brand

Nature's Way

Size

100 Capsules

Common Uses

Useful in cases of 'Delhi belly', food poisoning, intestinal gas and discomfort. Should be considered a vital part of a first aid kit for home, work or travel.

Suggested Dosage

Take two capsules after eating as needed. Repeat after two hours if discomfort persists.

Health Information

Activated Charcoal is "…the most powerful adsorbent known to man". Each particle 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. In 1813 a prominent French chemist drank 150 times the normally lethal dose of arsenic without ill effect. His secret? He had mixed the arsenic with charcoal. Charcoal was used in gas masks in WWI, and is still used today in protective masks and suits against hazardous chemicals, nerve gas and other biological toxins. Although it is commonly accepted that 'charcoal' from burnt foods increases cancer potential, this is not the case with activated charcoal. There are several factors that attest to activated charcoals' safety: activated charcoal is not "burnt" as there is no oxygen in the heating process; activated charcoal is not absorbed into the bloodstream etc.

Ingredients

Each 1 capsules contains Activated Charcoal 260mg. Other ingredients: Gelatin capsule

Safety Information

Keep out of reach of children. The high absorbency of Nature's Way charcoal may reduce the effectiveness of certain medications. If used on a long term basis, it may also interfere with the absorption of some minerals. Consult a physician before taking charcoal capsules with other medications. In all cases of food poisoning, chronic and acute diarrhoea, seek professional advice.