Activated Charcoal (100g)

You may have heard of activated charcoal (AC), but what exactly is it, and what does it do?

Now a sought-after supplement, AC is a natural treatment that removes toxins and chemicals from the body. It works by trapping toxins in its millions of pores to keep the body from absorbing unwanted chemicals.

We recommend taking AC with Diatomaceous earth (DE). The activated charcoal is negatively charged just like DE so it only removes bad things. The two together have a cascade effect in that the activated charcoal boosts the ability of the DE to get so much more accomplished as it is basically running interference and freeing up the DE to be far more effective. Activated charcoal and DE both are negatively charged and they both work by adsorption not absorption. Adsorption is very different and only removes bad things. Since both DE and activated charcoal both remove toxins it is important to take them at least 90 min to 2 hours away from allopathic medicine. 

How to take AC:
Start by taking 1/8 of a teaspoon after every meal daily. Build this up till you take 1 tsp after every meal. You can continue this lifelong for longevity reasons.

10 Benefits of Taking Activated Charcoal:

1. Treats insect bites... mix a tip of a teaspoon f AC with 1/2 Tbsp of coconut oil and apply to bite or sting every 30 minutes (effective on mosquito bites, bee stings and rashes).
2. Treats Acne. Make a face mask mixing 1/2 teaspoon of AC with 2 tsp of Aloe vera gel. Aloe to dry and rinse.
3. Helps lower Cholesterol. Studies have shown that AC can lower bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol levels. One study found that LDL cholesterol decreased by 41% while HDL increased by 8% when participants took three doses of eight grams each for a period of four weeks. Read the study here.
4. Whitens Teeth. Wet the toothbrush and sprinkle AC on top. Do this 2 - 3 times per week. This will also remove toxins from the body.
5. Alleviates Gas. This study showed that AC alleviates gas and bloating following a meal.
6. Removes Toxins from the body. Perhaps this is the most well-known activated charcoal benefit. Most pesticides and harmful chemicals bind to the surface of activated charcoal, helping to prevent absorption in the body. In case of food poisoning, adults should get in 25 grams and children 10 grams.
7. Cleanses the digestive system. Activated charcoal helps promote a healthy digestive tract, which lends itself to promoting overall health and wellness.  Activated charcoal benefits your body by removing toxins that may cause poor immune system function, allergic reactions, or oxidative damage. Removing toxins from your system can also help reduce joint pain, provide an energy boost and increase mental function.
8. Kills mold. Ac is effective in removing and flushing out mold from the body.
9. Filters water... Activated charcoal can trap impurities in our water, such as solvents, pesticides, industrial waste and other harmful chemicals. Furthermore, activated charcoal benefits your drinking water because it removes some fluoride. While some fluoride is naturally occurring in water, consuming too much of it can be harmful to your health.
10. Helps prevent hangovers. While this should never be used as an excuse to overindulge in alcohol use, activated charcoal can trap some of the toxins you consume while drinking.  Nope, AC can’t soak up the alcohol, but it can diminish the effects of the poisoning.