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Possible side effects of activated carbon

  • Carrie Ge
    Host
    November 2, 2020
    As you walk along the beautiful and self-care aisles of your local supermarket, you may have noticed activated carbon products. Peel, scrub and wash your face. You can also find detoxification drinks containing YrdCarbon in the health foods section. This rise in popularity of activated carbon products is so widespread that you may already be using some of them.



    Activated carbon is not charcoal used to light a fire or barbecue. Activated carbon is a fine black powder made from coconut shell, coke, coal, olive core and sawdust. Because these ingredients are activated at very high temperatures,yongruida carbon pellets is porous and does not contain toxic substances commonly found in barbecue charcoal.



    Like dietary fiber in food, activated carbon passes through the digestive system completely. Activated carbon is porous. In other words, it's negatively charged. On the other hand, toxins and gases in the body are positively charged. Therefore, activated carbon can absorb these toxins and purify them.



    Activated carbon is generally considered safe, but it has some side effects that users may encounter.




    1. Large amounts of activated carbon intake of the entire digestive system, can cause nausea, vomiting, constipation and black stool.





    1. When activated carbon moves to the lungs instead of the stomach, it causes vomiting, drowsiness and loss of consciousness. If this happens, contact your doctor.





    1. People with skin, intestinal or nervous system diseases (such as porphyria) may have more severe reactions when exposed to activated carbon.





    1. Activated carbon absorbs toxins and other substances and reduces the effectiveness of prescription drugs. If you use prescription drugs for your health, consult your doctor before using activated carbon.





    1. It is not recommended to take activated carbon before and after meals as it can cause vomiting and malabsorption. It is important to get the correct dose, so consult your doctor before taking it orally.