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✅ Potential Benefits of Activated Charcoal
Emergency Detoxification (Medically Approved Use)
How it works: Activated charcoal binds to certain toxins in the stomach and intestines, preventing them from being absorbed.
Use case: In hospitals, it’s sometimes used to treat drug overdoses or poisonings — but only certain types.
Note: This use is time-sensitive and done under medical supervision.
Reduction of Gas and Bloating
Some people use activated charcoal supplements to relieve intestinal gas.
A few small studies suggest it may bind gas-causing byproducts in foods, reducing bloating.
Evidence: Mixed. The European Food Safety Authority has found limited support for this use.
Kidney Health (Speculative)
There is early-stage research into its ability to help people with chronic kidney disease by binding uremic toxins.
Not widely endorsed yet due to lack of strong clinical evidence.
⚠️ Potential Risks and Side Effects
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