HEALTH BENEFITS

I took an interest in Activated Charcoal because of its absorptive properties.

HOW I USE ACTIVATED CHARCOAL

As a woman with Multiple Sclerosis (MS),I use Activated Charcoal to help manage my MS. When I discovered that inflammation causes MS relapses, with relapses being the worsening of current or creation of new MS symptoms, I incorporated Activated Charcoal into my life as a natural remedy to help absorb internal toxins, that could trigger inflammation.

And managing inflammation, helps manage my MS.

PRODUCT PREFERENCE

I ingest capsules containing Activated Charcoal powder.

HAS ACTIVATED CHARCOAL HELPED ME?

Yes. Activated Charcoal has helped me counter the more intense MS flares I have experienced, to help stop MS relapses from occurring.

I have not witnessed or identified any other benefits, but i look forward to seeing what the future brings.

CAUTION

Due to the ever possible occurrence of product contamination, I always double check my sources and check ingredient lists before trying a new item.

Allergic reactions can happen to anyone, so I do my research and keep my eyes open to any potentially dangerous reactions, especially drug interactions, when I try anything new. Activated Charcoal can absorb medications/supplements, making them ineffective, so I make sure not to take my Activated Charcoal at the same time as my medications/supplements.

Ingesting large amounts of anything can also be harmful, so I always consume in moderation. Ingesting excess Activated Charcoal can cause constipation.

-Jen, aka. Power Chair Dorothy

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REFERENCES

Rahman, W. K., Rabea, I. S., & Meizel, M. M. (2023). Protective effect of activated charcoal against progression of chronic kidney disease: A randomized clinical study. Journal of medicine and life, 16(9), 1310–1315.

Silberman, J., Galuska, M. A., & Taylor, A. (2025). Activated Charcoal. StatPearls.

Snezhkova, E., Redl, H., Grillari, J., & Osuchowski, M. (2023). Activated Carbon for Sepsis Prevention and Intervention: A Modern Way of Utilizing Old Therapies. C, 9(3), 72.

Vaziri, N. D., Yuan, J., Khazaeli, M., Masuda, Y., Ichii, H., & Liu, S. (2013). Oral activated charcoal adsorbent (AST-120) ameliorates chronic kidney disease-induced intestinal epithelial barrier disruption. American journal of nephrology, 37(6), 518–525.

Zellner, T., Prasa, D., Färber, E., Hoffmann-Walbeck, P., Genser, D., & Eyer, F. (2019). The Use of Activated Charcoal to Treat Intoxications. Deutsches Arzteblatt international, 116(18), 311–317.

Science Direct: Activated Charcoal

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Not in Kansas Anymore (www.notinksanymore.com) is a site/blog authored and managed by Jen, aka. Power Chair Dorothy (pwrchr-dorothy). This site/blog is intended to provide educational and research information, and to share the author’s journey.

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