Activated charcoal is a fine, odorless, black powder often used in emergency rooms to treat overdoses. Some other potential benefits include reducing flatulence, promoting kidney health, and lowering cholesterol levels.Here are benefits of activated charcoal;
Diarrhea
Given its use as a gastrointestinal absorbent in overdoses and poisonings, it follows that some people might propose activated charcoal as a treatment for diarrhea.In a 2017 review of recent studies on the use of activated charcoal for diarrhea, researchers concluded that it might be able to prevent bacteria and drugs that can cause diarrhea from being absorbed into the body by trapping them on its porous, textured surface.
Kidney health
Activated charcoal may be able to assist kidney function by filtering out undigested toxins and drugs.Activated charcoal seems to be especially effective at removing toxins derived from urea, the main byproduct of protein digestion.More research is needed, but some animal studies show that activated charcoal may help improve kidney function and reduce gastrointestinal damage and inflammation in those with chronic kidney disease.
Deodorant
Various activated charcoal deodorants are widely available. Charcoal may absorb smells and harmful gases, making it ideal as an underarm, shoe, and refrigerator deodorant.Activated charcoal is also reported to be able to absorb excess moisture and control humidity levels at a micro level.
Water filtration
People have long used activated charcoal as a natural water filter. Just as it does in the intestines and stomach, activated charcoal can interact with and absorb a range of toxins, drugs, viruses, bacteria, fungus, and chemicals found in water.In commercial settings, such as waste-management centers, operators often use activated carbon granules for one part of the filtration process.