Charcoal, Activated Health Benefits, Properties, and Uses

Activated charcoal, or activated carbon, is a black carbon substance that has been heated so that it becomes porous, which increases its ability to bind to substances. Activated carbon is typically an odorless, pressed powder substance and is added to some consumer products.¹

Charcoal, Activated Health Uses and Health Benefits

Because activated carbon has great adsorption power as a porous substance, it’s health benefits involve being able to trap toxins and chemicals in the body, depending on how it's being used. Once the toxins are trapped in the activated charcoal, you can then eliminate them from the body. Activated charcoal can be used to detox the mouth and digestive system.¹

References

1. https://draxe.com/activated-charcoal-uses/