Activated Charcoal 260 mg

Activated Charcoal 260 mg

Swanson4.7 (11,201 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 120 Capsule(s) · 60 servings
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$13.19 $0.21 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 amount for occasional adsorption is the clearest strength. Charcoal source is not identified is the main trade-off for someone comparing similar options.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking occasional short-term charcoal use
  • People who want an uncomplicated capsule
Best for
  • Situational adsorption
  • A low-complexity charcoal formula

Pros

  • Practical amount for occasional adsorption
  • Single-active formula
  • Large number of servings

Cons

  • Charcoal source is not identified
  • No supplied timing guidance for oral medicines
  • Does not support routine digestion 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

78 out of 100
Practical amount for occasional adsorption is the main advantage, while charcoal source is not identified limits the fit. It suits situational adsorption.

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

Nutrient quality72

Activated charcoal is identified, but its source and adsorption properties are not disclosed. The 520 mg amount is practical for occasional charcoal use.

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Ingredient transparency77

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 satisfaction72

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 money94

The effective amount and favorable serving cost strongly support formula value. The product compares very well with similar options in its category.

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Format
Capsule
Container
120 Capsule(s)
Per serving
$0.21
Customer rating
4.7 · 11,201 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

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

Activated charcoal has a limited situational role for binding substances in the gut rather than supporting everyday digestive health. The disclosed amount is moderate for occasional use but not evidence of broad gut support.

Its nonselective binding can also reduce absorption of medicines and nutrients when taken near them. The single-ingredient design is straightforward and internally coherent.

How this product is rated for Digestive Health

Goal Alignment & Evidence Quality44

Activated charcoal has a limited situational role for binding substances in the gut rather than supporting everyday digestive health. Its nonselective binding can also reduce absorption of medicines and nutrients when taken near them.

Effective Goal Contribution64

The disclosed amount is moderate for occasional use but not evidence of broad gut support. The charcoal amount is clear, although adsorption capacity or source quality is not provided.

Pathway Coverage31

The formula covers only nonspecific intestinal adsorption. The focused amount offers situational depth but does not improve routine gastrointestinal function.

Formulation Coherence100

The single-ingredient design is straightforward and internally coherent. No fillers or redundant active ingredients complicate the formula.

Study evidence
Activated Charcoal Supportive 9 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
activated Charcoal powder
520 mg
Adults 18–50
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83 Performance

Coconut Activated Charcoal 260 mg

Country Life
A clearly stated activated-charcoal dose at 520 mg keeps the formula aligned with short-term digestive or binding use. The provided quality and goal assessments are stronger than the original, although activated charcoal can bind medicines and nutrients, so it should be separated from them and used cautiously.
82 Performance

Charcoal Activated

KAL
Coconut-derived activated charcoal at 560 mg provides a clearly identified source in a focused formula. The provided quality and goal assessments are stronger than the original, although activated charcoal can bind medicines and nutrients, so it should be separated from them and used cautiously.
80 Performance

Activated Charcoal 500 mg

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Coconut-derived activated charcoal at 500 mg provides a clearly identified source in a focused formula. The provided quality and goal assessments are stronger than the original, although activated charcoal can bind medicines and nutrients, so it should be separated from them and used cautiously.
84 Budget

Activated Coconut Charcoal Powder 500 mg

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Coconut-derived activated charcoal at 500 mg provides a clearly identified source in a focused formula. Its lower serving cost improves value compared with the original, although activated charcoal can bind medicines and nutrients, so it should be separated from them and used cautiously.
84 Budget

Activated Coconut Charcoal Powder 500 mg

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A clearly stated activated-charcoal dose at 500 mg keeps the formula aligned with short-term digestive or binding use. Its lower serving cost improves value compared with the original, although activated charcoal can bind medicines and nutrients, so it should be separated from them and used cautiously.
76 Budget

Activated Charcoal Powder Unflavored

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Coconut-derived activated charcoal at 1500 mg provides a clearly identified source in a focused formula. Its lower serving cost improves value compared with the original, although activated charcoal can bind medicines and nutrients, so it should be separated from them and used cautiously.
79 Value

Activated Charcoal 520 mg

Nutricost
Coconut-derived activated charcoal at 520 mg provides a clearly identified source in a focused formula. Strong provided quality and goal assessments combine with favorable serving economics, improving the balance of formulation and value; activated charcoal can bind medicines and nutrients, so it should be separated from them and used cautiously.
82 Value

Activated Charcoal 520 mg

Spring Valley
Coconut-derived activated charcoal at 520 mg provides a clearly identified source in a focused formula. Strong provided quality and goal assessments combine with favorable serving economics, improving the balance of formulation and value; activated charcoal can bind medicines and nutrients, so it should be separated from them and used cautiously.
80 Value

Activated Charcoal

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A clearly stated activated-charcoal dose at 560 mg keeps the formula aligned with short-term digestive or binding use. Strong provided quality and goal assessments combine with favorable serving economics, improving the balance of formulation and value; activated charcoal can bind medicines and nutrients, so it should be separated from them and used cautiously.
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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