Activated Charcoal Capsules

- Provides activated charcoal at a dose associated with relief of symptoms of excess gas, including bloating, pressure, pain and choking.
- Activated charcoal binds to a variety of intestinal toxins and other compounds, preventing their safe absorption.
- The softgel form is easy to swallow
- Does not contain artificial colors, preservatives, sweeteners or GMOs.
Activated charcoal has been used for over 100 years, primarily for its ability to bind and remove toxins and other compounds, including gases, from the body. Activation of charcoal creates a highly developed porous structure with a high surface area containing carbon groups, such as carbonyl and hydroxyl groups. These moieties bind to a variety of toxins in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract within minutes of contact, thereby minimizing their systemic absorption. Activated charcoal binds to toxins without being absorbed and passes through the gastrointestinal tract unchanged, without changing the microbiome.
Several clinical trials also indicate that activated charcoal can reduce intestinal gas by directly absorbing gas or gas-producing substrates. In a double-blind clinical trial using lactulose as a substrate, activated charcoal reduced both hydrogen levels in exhaled air as well as bloating and abdominal cramping attributed to excess gas. It has been shown to be effective in reducing the amount of gas present when administered before an abdominal ultrasound without side effects, thereby improving the visualization that intestinal gas can obscure.