Improve Digestion, Remove Toxins, and Reduce Bloating With Activated Charcoal

Improve Digestion, Remove Toxins, and Reduce Bloating With Activated Charcoal


By Twain Yobra

Posted Thursday, December 1, 2016 at 03:15pm EST

Activated charcoal is one of the oldest detoxification remedy. And now scientists have discovered new uses of this powder. But before I share these benefits, let me answer a question that may be in your mind.

What is activated charcoal?

Activated charcoal is a non-toxic fine black powder which is tasteless and odorless. It’s different from the charcoal used to burn foods.

It’s made by heating charcoal from coconut shells, bamboo, debris and so on. The heating removes oxygen from the charcoal and creates tiny pores, crannies and nooks. The pores in the activated charcoal help trap chemicals and toxins.

Here’s how you can benefit from using activated charcoal.

1. Detoxify the digestive system

According to research, activated charcoal can get rid of toxins from drugs, poisons, overdose, alcohol, and so on. As I mentioned earlier, the tiny pores absorb these toxins and prevent the body from absorbing them.

2. Eliminate bloating

Activated charcoal eliminates bloating and intestinal gas by removing toxins and other impurities from the intestinal tract, research says. It can also treat diarrhea and poor bowel movement.

3. Improve oral health

Repeated doses of activated charcoal can prevent cavities and kill bad bacteria in the mouth, according to research. It can also reduce bad breath and whiten teeth if you brush your teeth with it.

4. Reduce bad cholesterol

Researchers say that activated charcoal can reduce concentrations of triglycerides and cholesterol in the body. This will result to better heart health.

5. Water filtration

You can use activated charcoal to clean drinking water since it traps heavy metal and other impurities. You can greatly benefit from carrying it if you’re a backpacker.

But note that it doesn’t eliminate viruses and bacteria in water.

6. Clear your mind

Excess toxins in the body cause brain fog and affect the brain negatively. Eliminating these toxins will help clear your mind.

7. Helps treat cancer

One study found that activated charcoal can reduce the side effects of stomach cancer after chemotherapy.

8. Clean and beautify skin

Applying activated charcoal on the skin can remove toxins, rashes, excess oil and ultimately make the skin smoother.