Charcoal Activated 560 mg

Charcoal Activated 560 mg

Nature's Way4.6 (2,492 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 100 Capsule(s) · 50 servings
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$9.59 $0.19 per serving
iHerbLowest$9.59Pure Formulas$12.49Vitacost$12.99

About this product

Activated charcoal provides 560 mg per serving in a simple one-active capsule. The amount is practical for occasional use and the formula is easy to assess.

The source material and adsorption-performance details are not provided. Its digestive usefulness is limited because the same binding action can reduce exposure to medicines and supplements.

A 50-serving bottle at low cost offers strong practical value. It fits occasional use with careful timing better than a daily digestive routine.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking good-value charcoal capsules
  • Occasional users able to separate oral medicines
Best for
  • Simple occasional use
  • Affordable 50-serving supply

Pros

  • 560 mg serving
  • Focused formula
  • Strong value
  • Straightforward capsule use

Cons

  • Source is unknown
  • No adsorption specification
  • No timing guidance
  • Narrow role in digestive health

Warnings

  • Activated charcoal can reduce absorption of oral medicines, including oral contraceptives; separate use and confirm timing with a pharmacist.
  • Constipation and black stools can occur.
  • Do not use supplement charcoal for suspected poisoning or overdose.

Product analysis

78 out of 100
A practical and affordable 560 mg charcoal capsule, with limited sourcing detail and important timing interactions.

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

Nutrient quality84

Activation is identified, but the source material and adsorption capacity are not stated. The disclosed amount fits a useful situational range.

Ingredient transparency71

The charcoal amount is clearly disclosed. Source or activation details, complete directions, and non-active ingredients remain incomplete.

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 money89

A useful amount and simple formula support good basic value. The low serving cost makes the capsule competitive despite incomplete sourcing.

Format
Capsule
Container
100 Capsule(s)
Per serving
$0.19
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Customer rating
4.6 · 2,492 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

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

The charcoal serving may provide short-term adsorption support for selected gas or digestive situations. The single-ingredient design is straightforward and avoids unnecessary additions.

Source material and pore quality are not disclosed, and evidence for routine bloating relief is limited. Charcoal can reduce absorption of medicines and nutrients, so it should be separated from oral products and not used as everyday digestive support.

How this product is rated for Digestive Health

Goal Alignment & Evidence Quality62

Charcoal can adsorb some compounds and may reduce gas in selected short-term situations, but it is not a daily gut-health treatment. Evidence is situational and much stronger for emergency toxin management than for routine bloating or general digestive wellness.

Effective Goal Contribution65

The disclosed serving provides a moderate occasional-use amount. Activated charcoal is clearly identified, but its source material and pore-quality details are not disclosed.

Pathway Coverage35

The product addresses adsorption only and does not support motility, microbiota, enzymes, or mucosal repair. The single pathway has moderate situational depth but no comprehensive coverage.

Formulation Coherence91

A single-ingredient charcoal product is logically streamlined for occasional use. No unrelated actives or redundant adsorbents pad the formula.
Study evidence
Activated Charcoal Supportive 9 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Charcoal
560 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free Sugar Free
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83 Performance

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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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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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79 Value

Activated Charcoal 520 mg

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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

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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