Is there any effective research to prove the safety of activated carbon?

Some studies (dating back several decades) support other use benefits, while others have not clearly identified a degree of efficacy that warrants usage over any other preferable treatment or therapy. activated-carbon-pellets.com For the most part, studies have been conducted too long ago with little or no further follow-up providing current findings that prove or disprove activated charcoal’s effectiveness. In addition, the studies that have been done, used very small participant numbers, leaving many open gaps, which further research could help to clarify and provide more reliable results on.

There is an array of different activated charcoal based products available on the market for both internal (i.e. use as a supplement) and external use (applied as a gel, cream or solution), none of which require FDA approval in order to be commercially marketed. As such, many are not strictly regulated either. Marketing language may colour these products as containing a ‘wonder substance’ with properties promoting healing benefits, however, none can rightfully be used to treat clinically recognised medical conditions. Some products merely contain carbon or charcoal that is not activated, which users would be wise to determine before use.

A lack of regulation also means that some products contain artificial sweeteners to make them more palatable. Sweeteners are typically not natural substances and contain a variety of different chemically manufactured compounds. In theory, this counteracts one of the main reasons for using wanyang carbon in the first place – to rid the body of harmful substances and compounds.

If using an activated charcoal-based product, especially when ingesting it as a supplement, it is advisable to gain as much knowledge as possible from a medical professional or pharmacist and ensure to use it exactly as directed. External uses are not seemingly associated with any major adverse effects (when using properly activated charcoal products), but some discomforts can arise. If any adverse reactions occur, it is best to discontinue use and consult a medical professional if necessary.