Description
Activated carbon comes from wood, peat and coconut shells, which are at high temperatures to oxidized form a fine, powdery substance that traps certain compounds and particles. High temperatures make plain charcoal active. This will have a magnetic effect that will absorb harmful toxins and prevent them from being absorbed by our body.
Because we consume it in a processed state, it is completely safe for our body. It helps remove chemicals, toxins and gases. It is also suitable for medical use and is even used many times. Physicians often use activated charcoal in patients who have overdosed or become victims of some form of poisoning because its molecules easily absorb harmful substances. Activated carbon is like many other products, surrounded by vowel words. “It helps digestion.” “Detoxifier.” “Reduces bloating.”
In fact, activated carbon can help, but if consumed constantly, it does not bring lasting results. Most research only proves that it can help with overdoses, but quickly loses its effectiveness. In this way, it can only be proved that it is really useful to consume at times, but it is unnecessary to consume constantly. Most suggest that we consume it at a time, but it is not worth incorporating it into our daily lives, as constant consumption can have unknown, harmful results.
What can we use activated carbon for?
Activated carbon is also an excellent absorbent material, so it can effectively absorb toxins that endanger the body. Activated carbon, on the other hand, is not absorbed by the body, but is absorbed from the body as feces by absorbing toxins. Due to its toxic binding effect, it is often used in the medical world for overdoses.
In addition to its absorbent effect, let us see seven other wonderful properties:
- whitening effect and preserves the hygiene of the oral cavity-
Activated carbon can protect the health of the teeth by changing the acidic pH of the oral cavity. . It absorbs bacteria and - plaque stains on teeth.
Neutralizes bloating, in The American Journal of Gastroenterology, Indian and American participants were used to study bloating effects of activated charcoal: participants from both nations observed that activated charcoal significantly reduced intestinal gas after meals. - Helps to reduce blood alcohol levels,
so alcohol poisoning can be avoided if necessary. - Water filtering capacity
Activated carbon also helps in water purification. It neutralizes chlorine, sediment, volatile and organic compounds, but does not absorb minerals and inorganics. - You can lower cholesterol levels
Activated charcoal has been shown to be effective in binding bad cholesterol absorbed in the gut while allowing good cholesterol to be absorbed. It can reduce high cholesterol by up to 29-41%. - Helps maintain Kidney
Health Based on the results of the Food and Chemical Toxicology journal, activated carbon has successfully removed toxins deposited in the urinary tract of rodents. In addition, the condition of rodents treated with renal failure also improved. Combining activated charcoal treatment with a low protein diet can also lead to improvement in end-stage kidney disease. - Reduces the symptoms of fish odor syndrome (trimethylaminuria)
This genetic problem is caused by the body producing a substance that resembles fish odor called trimethylamine. Healthy people are able to eliminate this substance through urination, but those with the syndrome are only able to excrete a small amount through urination, the rest is incorporated into the body. Daily intake of activated charcoal can effectively reduce the symptoms of trimethylaminuria.
We should also point out that researchers are still studying the behavior and effects of activated carbon to this day because not everyone’s body responds equally to this substance. If you want to try it, talk to your doctor and ask for your opinion so as not to cause unwanted side effects. If you are taking medicines or dietary supplements, you should also pay attention to them, because activated carbon can also modify their absorption. Always buy activated carbon from a controlled source and strive to be completely purified.
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