• Acts as a detoxifier — Activated charcoal’s most well-known property is its ability to promote a chemical process called adsorption. This means that it can attract harmful chemicals and toxins into its pores. According to a 2000 article published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, activated charcoal’s beneficial effects may be greatest if taken at least one hour after ingesting the toxic substance. • Fights the effects of toxic mold — Mold can cause a variety of health problems, such as depression, decreased brain function, liver and kidney failure, eye irritation, and a weakened immune system. Activated charcoal can help fight these effects. • Helps prevent premature aging — Activated charcoal may help promote adrenal health and prevent damage to kidney (when combined with a low-protein diet) and liver cells. • Helps with gastrointestinal problems — Activated charcoal can help people deal with bloating, diarrhea, and other related issues because it binds to gas-producing byproducts of food. In fact, the National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom promotes over-the-counter activated charcoal tablets as a potential solution to flatulence. • Helps treat insect bites and/or snake bites – If you or someone you know is experiencing the effects of a bee sting or a bite from a mosquito, fire ant or spider, using activated charcoal combined with coconut oil can help to address the problem.
