Activated Charcoal USP (75 Capsules)

Activated carbon, or activated charcoal, is a natural product obtained by calcination and treatment (injection of air and steam) of organic plant matter. This activation treatment aims to develop the porosity of the carbon and considerably increases its specific surface area, giving it a powerful adsorption capacity. It thus has the property of binding unwanted toxic substances present in the body, particularly intestinal gases, which it traps. Activated carbon is a powerful cleanser that can adsorb up to one hundred times its volume in gas. It remains in the intestine until it is eliminated through stool.

Consuming Activated Charcoal from Léo Désilets Maître Herboriste thus helps relieve bloating and flatulence by eliminating gases caused by fermentation in the intestine.

While this product has seen a resurgence in interest in recent years due to its natural origin and effectiveness, it was already known before antiquity. Traces of its use have been found among the Egyptians and Greeks, where it was used as an antidote or for treating drinking water. More recently, the first scientific studies from the early 19th century demonstrated its strong adsorption power and validated its use for treating poisonings.

Activated charcoal is still used in medicine for this purpose today. It is indeed considered one of the most effective absorbents on the market.