Is activated charcoal hard on ones system, or cause a reaction, like when you detox the liver? I know that with some people, especially really toxic (like myself) a liver cleanse can make you feel pretty bad. Is that the case with these pills, or no?
Posted by Rivendell (Member # 19922) on :
I don't know. I never had a reaction to it.
I use it for diarrhea and intestinal gas. So, it can cause constipation. Also, it will cause black stools.
Don't know if it cleanses the liver.
Posted by laceyj (Member # 13862) on :
activated charcoal always makes me feel better, it binds stuff so take away from supplements or medications
it can sometimes lessen a bad herx you can open the capsule in some water to better absorb but try a small dose first
Posted by sixgoofykids (Member # 11141) on :
No, it won't make you feel worse. It only absorbs what's in the intestines, it's not pulling new stuff out.
Posted by nellers78 (Member # 26774) on :
Thanks everyone!
Posted by mojo (Member # 9309) on :
Just make sure to stay regular and not to take it if you are constipated.
Otherwise I think it's pretty safe. Works well for me - especially if I drink lemon water.
Posted by nellers78 (Member # 26774) on :
Does anyone have a brand recommendation?
Posted by seekhelp (Member # 15067) on :
NSI - Vitacost brand - very cheap
Posted by nellers78 (Member # 26774) on :
Thank you Posted by muddyfeet (Member # 26633) on :
Can you take activated charcoal with food? My LLNP told me to take it 2 hours before and after food, supps, meds etc.
I also take clonazepam at bed and am wondering if I need to take the charcoal two hours before the clonazepam.
Hard to space all these meds out correctly!!
Posted by Lauralyme (Member # 15021) on :
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