May assist in
- Poisoning
- Diarrhea
- Indigestion
- Hangovers
- Lowering Gas (Bloated – IBS)
About this Charcoal
Made for the occasional off day
Some days your stomach just is not right: bloated, gassy, heavy after a rough night. Activated charcoal is the old standby for exactly those days, taken to help with indigestion, diarrhea and the bloated, gassy feeling. It is a keep-in-the-cupboard product, not a daily vitamin.
A short, honest list of what it is for
- Settling the stomach — taken to help with indigestion, diarrhea and the bloated, gassy feeling.
- The morning after — a go-to for hangovers, helping you feel a bit more human.
- Good to keep on hand — an easy capsule to have in the cupboard for the occasional off day.
The one rule that actually matters
Here is the honest part, and it is not a footnote. Charcoal binds indiscriminately, which is exactly why it works, but it means it will also bind to your medication and your other supplements and reduce how well they work. So space it well apart from everything else you take, use it occasionally rather than daily, and do not take it for more than two days at a time. If you keep some for a poisoning emergency, take it immediately and always seek medical help as well.
Not sure where to start?
Not sure if this is the right product for you, or how it fits with what you already take? You do not have to guess. Anita, the natural-health practitioner behind Guiding Truth in Nelspruit, knows the whole range and is glad to help you choose. Send her a message and a real person, not a call centre, will help you find the product that fits. She does not diagnose or prescribe, so for anything medical she will always point you to your doctor first.
Charcoal Details
Ingredients
Activated Charcoal (500mg). Size: 30 Capsules.
How to use
Drug overdose or poisoning (take immediately): 3 to 4 capsules (0 to 5 years old), 5 to 10 capsules (6 years old to adults). Other uses: 2 to 4 capsules every 6 hours. Do not take for more than 2 days.
Caution & Disclaimer
Keep out of reach of children. Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Do not take with anti-coagulants. Sugar and gluten free. In a poisoning emergency, seek medical help immediately.
This is an unregistered complementary medicine that has not been evaluated by SAHPRA for its quality, safety or intended use. It is not intended to replace any prescribed medication. Consult your healthcare practitioner before use.
Common questions
What is activated charcoal?
It is charcoal processed to be very absorbent. Ours is activated charcoal (500mg) in easy capsules, used to help bind things in the gut.
How do I take it?
For everyday upsets, 2 to 4 capsules every 6 hours, for no more than 2 days. The label lists separate amounts for poisoning, where you take it immediately and seek help.
Can I take it every day?
No. Charcoal is for occasional use, not daily. Do not take it for more than 2 days at a time.
Can I take it with my medication?
Charcoal binds to medication and other supplements and reduces how well they work, so keep it well apart from everything else you take and check with your healthcare practitioner first.
How soon will I notice anything?
It usually works quite quickly for digestive upsets. For poisoning, take it immediately and get medical help.
