Activated Coconut Charcoal

Activated Coconut Charcoal

Yerba Prima4.7 (1,477 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 60 Capsule(s) · 30 servings
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$13.58 $0.45 per serving
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About this product

Activated coconut charcoal provides 260 mg per serving in a simple capsule. The identified source is a useful quality detail for users who prefer plant-derived charcoal.

The amount is modest and may be less dependable for occasional adsorption than common 500 mg servings. No adsorption-performance specification is supplied.

Only 30 servings are included at a moderate cost. The product works as a low-amount trial, but it offers weaker value than larger coconut-charcoal bottles.

Who is it for
  • Adults wanting a modest coconut-charcoal amount
  • First-time users seeking a short trial
Best for
  • Low-amount occasional use
  • Coconut-source preference

Pros

  • Coconut source
  • Single-active formula
  • Modest amount may suit cautious trials
  • Capsule convenience

Cons

  • Only 260 mg
  • Only 30 servings
  • No adsorption specification
  • Value is only fair

Warnings

  • Activated charcoal can reduce absorption of oral medicines and supplements; separate use and confirm timing with a pharmacist.
  • Charcoal may cause constipation and black stools.
  • Do not use supplement charcoal for a suspected poisoning or overdose.

Product analysis

74 out of 100
A clear but modest coconut-charcoal capsule whose small amount and fair value limit its competitiveness.

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

Nutrient quality83

Coconut sourcing and activation provide strong material-quality signals. The amount is low and may not provide dependable situational coverage.

Ingredient transparency78

The charcoal amount is clearly disclosed. The source and activation are clear, but medication-spacing directions and non-active ingredients are absent.

Customer satisfaction71

The supplied average rating is very strong and the supplied review volume is exceptionally substantial. No qualitative experience themes were supplied, so recurring complaints and purpose fit cannot be verified.

Value for money61

Clear sourcing supports quality, while the low amount limits usefulness. The high serving cost makes category value weak.

Format
Capsule
Container
60 Capsule(s)
Per serving
$0.45
Customer rating
4.7 · 1,477 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

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

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Activated Charcoal
260 mg 52
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Women
Report overview
Activated Charcoal · 260 mg OverallScore52
C+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityF Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyC Value
The saved facts confirm activation and identify a pure charcoal formula, but leave the source unclear. The 260 mg serving is intended for occasional use, though the directions don't show a medicine-separation interval. The cost per serving is in the middle price range.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability65

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

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency35

The 260 mg serving is within the lower amount band in the supplied guidance, and the product is intended for occasional use. A medicine-separation interval isn't shown.
Medication Interaction Warning
The saved directions don't show a time interval for separating the product from medicines.
Dosage Adequacy per Serving
The 260 mg serving is within the supplied 250–499 mg range.
Usage Pattern Guidance
The directions recommend occasional use.

Value60

The cost per serving is in the middle price range.
Price Per Serving Efficiency
The cost per serving is in the middle price range.
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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.
82 Performance

Activated Charcoal 520 mg

Spring Valley
Coconut-derived activated charcoal at 520 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

Solaray
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

Country Life
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.
80 Budget

Activated Charcoal 500 mg

Natural Factors
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.
76 Value

Activated Charcoal Powder Unflavored

Nutricost
Coconut-derived activated charcoal at 1500 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

NOW
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.
78 Value

Charcoal Activated 560 mg

Nature's Way
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