Activated Carbon
Emergency poison treatment — adsorbs toxins in GI tract. Hospital use for drug overdose. Consumer use for gas/bloating (limited evidence). BINDS medications and nutrients — take 2+ hours apart. Black stool is normal. NOT for daily detox.
If you take any medications, review these interactions carefully.
BINDS ALMOST ALL ORAL MEDICATIONS — take 2+ hours apart. Reduces effectiveness of drugs.
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Black stool, constipation, vomiting. May cause bowel obstruction if dehydrated.
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