Activated Charcoal 500 mg

Activated Charcoal 500 mg

Natural Factors4.8 (1,299 ratings)
Format:Softgel Quantity: 90 Softgel(s) · 45 servings
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$10.47 $0.23 per serving

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.

Coconut source is identified is the clearest strength. No supplied medication-spacing directions is the main trade-off for someone comparing similar options.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking occasional charcoal use
  • People who prefer source-identified charcoal
Best for
  • Situational adsorption
  • A coconut-derived charcoal formula

Pros

  • Coconut source is identified
  • Practical amount for occasional use
  • Simple single-active formula

Cons

  • No supplied medication-spacing directions
  • Not suitable as daily digestive support
  • Does not address motility, fiber, or the microbiome

Warnings

  • Activated 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

80 out of 100
Coconut source is identified is the main advantage, while no supplied medication-spacing directions limits the fit. It suits situational adsorption.

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

Nutrient quality76

Coconut-sourced activated charcoal is well specified for adsorptive use. The 500 mg amount is practical for occasional charcoal use.

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Ingredient transparency82

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 satisfaction69

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 money90

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

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Format
Softgel
Container
90 Softgel(s)
Per serving
$0.23
Customer rating
4.8 · 1,299 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Digestive Health
Impact
Moderate effect
A+ Ingredient FitC- PathwaysD+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Study evidence
Activated Charcoal Supportive 9 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Activated Charcoal, Powder (Coconut)
500 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free Sugar Free
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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