Activated charcoal is great for your health. It has a wide range of uses including being excellent for detoxification. You will find activated charcoal in things like facial masks and teeth whiteners, as well as digestive remedies.
The benefits of activated charcoal are well known when it
comes to traditional Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine. It is even used in emergency
rooms as an antidote for cases of toxicity and poisoning in developed nations
around the world.
Activated charcoal is generally considered to be safe to
use but it should be handled with care. It is extremely versatile.
Benefits of activated charcoal
Detoxification is one of the great benefits. Due to its porous
surface activated charcoal has a negative electrical charge. This means it
attracts positively charged molecules such as toxins and gases removing them
from the gastrointestinal tract. It reduces gas and bloating also. This means
it can be used successfully for cleansing your digestion and to promote overall
digestive health. Since it is a natural gut cleanser it reduces the toxicity in
your body. This can also reduce allergic reactions and oxidative damage in your
body as well as strengthen your immune system. Research has been done to prove
that activated charcoal can help you regulate your cholesterol also. This is
because it can attach to and flush the cholesterol from your body. It can also
help to reduce the effects of radiation and detox you from many substances. If
you want to know more about this, give us a call.
Activated charcoal is a great anti-ageing product because
if there are less toxins in your body, your body experiences less oxidative
damage that drives the ageing process. It may also help to prevent cellular
damage to your natural detox organs.
Side effects of activated charcoal
While this product comes with many health benefits, it is
also important to remember that activated charcoal can have some not so good
side effects sometimes. The product not only adsorbs toxins and unwanted
chemicals in your body, but it can also get rid of the some of the good things as
well. This can include nutrients from your food, supplements and prescription
medicines. Be careful as this could make the medication less effective. It is
best to take activated charcoal on an empty stomach between meals so that it
does not affect the absorption of nutrients. Also, you should take activated
charcoal between 90 minutes and two hours before taking any supplements or
prescription medications.
Another side effect is that it may turn your stool black,
but this is only temporary and harmless. When taking it you should drink plenty
of water to prevent constipation. Activated charcoal is generally considered
safe for use during pregnancy. However, it is important to consult your health
care practitioner and take it under supervision. Studies supports its use for
cholestasis, a condition with reduced bile flow, during pregnancy. It can be
used when pregnant to help alleviate symptoms of nausea and vomiting caused by morning
sickness, as well as diarrhoea. Once again only under the supervision of your
natural practitioner. In some people, activated charcoal can cause side effects
of vomiting and diarrhoea, the same symptoms you may be taking it to relieve.
If you want to try this as a detox, call us and book a session so we can get
you started with the right products and dosage for your detox from any toxins
and other substances you would rather not have in your body.