Charcoal 260 mg

Charcoal 260 mg

Source Naturals4.7 (2,383 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 200 Capsule(s) · 100 servings
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$16.76 $0.16 per serving
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About this product

Its adsorptive action may have a narrow role for occasional gas or unwanted substances in the digestive tract. It does not improve motility, the microbiome, nutrient digestion, or the gut barrier.

The serving amount is practical for short-term use. Missing timing directions matter because charcoal binds nonselectively and can reduce absorption of useful oral products.

Practical charcoal weight is the clearest strength. Activation is not confirmed is the main trade-off for someone comparing similar options.

Who is it for
  • Adults who understand the uncertainty around the ingredient form
  • People seeking an uncomplicated charcoal capsule
Best for
  • Occasional use where basic charcoal is acceptable
  • A simple high-count formula

Pros

  • Practical charcoal weight
  • Simple single-active formula
  • Large serving supply

Cons

  • Activation is not confirmed
  • Charcoal source is not disclosed
  • No supplied medication-spacing directions

Warnings

  • Charcoal can reduce absorption of oral medicines, supplements, and nutrients. Separate it from oral products by several hours and reserve it for occasional use.

Product analysis

74 out of 100
Practical charcoal weight is the main advantage, while activation is not confirmed limits the fit. It suits occasional use where basic charcoal is acceptable.

AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works

Nutrient quality65

The label says only charcoal and does not confirm activation or source, creating major quality uncertainty. The 520 mg amount is practical for occasional charcoal use.

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Ingredient transparency70

Active ingredients have stated amounts and no proprietary blend hides a dose. Serving count is supplied, while full directions and the other-ingredients list are missing.

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Customer satisfaction70

The supplied aggregate rating is the only evidence of general satisfaction and its reliability depends on rating volume. No comment-level evidence is available to assess recurring complaints or confirm how experience matches the intended purpose.

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Value for money92

The active quality and serving utility support reasonable value. The product is reasonably competitive, though stronger values are available.

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Format
Capsule
Container
200 Capsule(s)
Per serving
$0.16
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Customer rating
4.7 · 2,383 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Digestive Health
Digestive Health
Impact
Moderate effect
C- Goal FitC Strength of SupportF CoverageA Formula Quality

Charcoal can adsorb substances in the digestive tract and may offer short-term relief from occasional gas. It does not support regularity, the gut barrier, or the microbiome and is unsuitable as a daily wellness strategy.

The serving weight is appropriate, but the label does not confirm activation or identify the charcoal source. Charcoal can also bind medicines and nutrients, so it should be spaced by several hours from oral products and used only occasionally.

How this product is rated for Digestive Health

Goal Alignment & Evidence Quality55

Situational adsorption provides narrow digestive relevance. Evidence and product-specific confidence are limited because activation is not confirmed.

Effective Goal Contribution60

The serving amount is practical. Missing material source and adsorption-quality details weaken form and disclosure.

Pathway Coverage35

Only occasional gas adsorption is addressed. No regularity, microbiome, enzyme, or barrier pathway is covered.

Formulation Coherence94

The one-ingredient design is streamlined and internally consistent. Its narrow purpose avoids unnecessary padding.
Study evidence
Activated Charcoal Supportive 9 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Charcoal
520 mg 74
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free Sugar Free Children 4+
Report overview
Activated Charcoal · 520 mg OverallScore74
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value
The available facts don't identify the charcoal's source or confirm activation, although they identify a pure formula. The 520 mg serving comes with medicine-separation and occasional-use directions. The cost per serving is low.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability35

The charcoal source and activation aren't confirmed, while the saved facts identify a pure formula.
Source Material Quality
The available facts don't identify whether the charcoal comes from coconut, hardwood, or another source.
Activation Confirmation
The saved ingredient details don't confirm that this charcoal has been activated.
Formula Purity & Adsorption Logic
The facts identify a pure formula and show no listed fillers or added nutrients.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

The serving amount falls in the range highlighted in the supplied guidance, with directions for medicine separation and occasional use.
Medication Interaction Warning
The directions include a time interval for separating the product from medicines.
Dosage Adequacy per Serving
The 520 mg serving falls within the supplied 500–1,000 mg range.
Usage Pattern Guidance
The directions recommend occasional use.

Value100

The cost per serving sits in the low price range.
Price Per Serving Efficiency
The cost per serving is low.
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Protection of the Human Gut Microbiome From Antibiotics.
    de Gunzburg J; Ghozlane A; Ducher A; Le Chatelier E; Duval X; Ruppé E; Armand-Lefevre L; Sablier-Gallis F; Burdet C; Alavoine L; Chachaty E; Augustin V; Varastet M; Levenez F; Kennedy S; Pons N; Mentré F; Andremont A · The Journal of infectious diseases · 2019
    Randomized trial28 participantsDigestive Health forActivated Charcoal
  2. Activated charcoal to prevent irinotecan-induced diarrhea in children.
    Sergio GC; Félix GM; Luis JV · Pediatric blood & cancer · 2008
    Non-randomized trial22 participantsDigestive Health forActivated Charcoal
  3. [Controlled clinical testing of an antidiarrheal].
    Dorn M · MMW Fortschritte der Medizin · 2006
    Randomized trial100 participantsDigestive Health forActivated Charcoal
  4. Phase II study of activated charcoal to prevent irinotecan-induced diarrhea.
    Michael M; Brittain M; Nagai J; Feld R; Hedley D; Oza A; Siu L; Moore MJ · Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology · 2004
    Single-arm trial28 participantsDigestive Health forActivated Charcoal
  5. Efficacy of activated charcoal in reducing intestinal gas: a double-blind clinical trial.
    Jain NK; Patel VP; Pitchumoni CS · The American journal of gastroenterology · 1986
    Non-randomized trial99 participantsDigestive Health forActivated Charcoal