Activated Charcoal

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How to Use Activated Charcoal
Learning how to use activated charcoal for all the benefits it provides will surely make it a staple in your medicine cabinet. Here are just a few ways you can use this supplement:

Digestion: for digestive cleansing, take 10 grams of activated charcoal 90 minutes prior to each meal for two days. If you’re experiencing a lot of constipation, you are very likely not drinking enough water. Make sure you drink at least 3-4 liters of water a day when taking any activated carbon product.

Whiten Teeth: to naturally whiten your teeth, either make my toothpaste recipe here, or invest in some fine activated charcoal powder. If you decide to make my toothpaste, use as you would regular toothpaste. If you are just investing in the powder and brushing with a different toothpaste, brush your teeth first with charcoal powder (dip a freshly water-dipped tooth brush into the powder and brush). Once finished, swish your mouth with your water and spit. Then, follow up with your regular toothpaste. If you’re using the powder method, for best results, brush with the powder 2-3 times per week. If you have crowns, caps or porcelain veneers, the charcoal may stain them.

Mold: there are lots of ways you can use activated carbon to rid your home and body from mold. The first thing you should do is take measures to get rid of the black mold (whether that is remodeling or re-caulking the bathroom – that is number one). Next, you’ll want to supplement with activated charcoal to help rid your body of mold mycotoxins. You can take 1-2 capsules of activated charcoal (500-1,000 mg) two hours before you eat, or two hours after you eat, every day until symptoms start subsiding. You can also use activated charcoal bags around the house to purify the air in your living quarters.

Gas and Bloating: to alleviate gas and bloating, take 500 milligrams of activated charcoal 1-2 hours before a typical gas-producing meal, with a full glass of water. Drink one more full glass immediately after to ensure the charcoal gets into your system before you eat.

Kidneys: for those dealing with CKD or other kidney-related issues, taking 30 grams per day helps lessen the toxic load on kidneys. Make sure to drink plenty of water after taking activated charcoal, and take it on an empty stomach, at least 2 hours prior to meals.

Emergency Poison Removal: call 911 immediately if you have been poisoned. Based off studies, activated charcoal works for over-dose of acetaminophen, aspirin, cocoaine, opium and morphine. For adults, the amount is 50-100 grams (not milligrams) of charcoal, whereas for children, the proper dosing is 10-25 grams.

Cholesterol: as mentioned above, 24 grams of activated charcoal is what would be required to help lower cholesterol levels. Study participants took it for a month, taking 8 grams three times per day for a total of 24 grams per day.

Skin Health: for external applications, mix one capsule of activated charcoal (about 500mg) with two teaspoons fresh aloe vera jelly. Apply to the skin, and then let dry. Rinse off, and moisturize with jojoba oil. Internally, you can take a couple capsules (500-1000mg) of activated charcoal on an empty stomach to help detox the body and reduce toxic load (which can manifest as poor skin health).