Activated Charcoal

Activated Charcoal

NOW4.8 (3,645 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 200 Capsule(s) · 100 servings
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$12.70 $0.12 per serving
Daily VitaLowest$12.70Amazon$12.70Vitacost$12.99Pure Formulas$13.08iHerb$13.46

About this product

Activated charcoal powder provides 560 mg per serving in capsule form. The 100-serving supply and simple one-active label suit established occasional users.

The material source and adsorption specifications are absent. The practical weight is clear, but charcoal quality cannot be compared on weight alone.

Serving value is excellent and the bottle offers long continuity. Careful separation from medicines and supplements matters more than the attractive economics.

Who is it for
  • Value-focused established charcoal users
  • Adults wanting a long capsule supply
Best for
  • Long-supply occasional use
  • Simple one-active capsules

Pros

  • 560 mg serving
  • 100 servings
  • Single-active formula
  • Excellent value

Cons

  • Source is not stated
  • No adsorption specification
  • No medicine-timing guidance
  • Narrow everyday relevance

Warnings

  • Activated charcoal can reduce absorption of oral medicines, including oral contraceptives; separate use and verify timing with a pharmacist.
  • Charcoal may cause constipation and black stools.
  • Do not use the supplement to manage a suspected poisoning or overdose.

Product analysis

80 out of 100
A long-supply 560 mg charcoal capsule with excellent value and straightforward use, but limited quality detail.

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

Nutrient quality84

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

Ingredient transparency72

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

Customer satisfaction73

The supplied average rating is exceptionally 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 money93

A useful amount and focused formula provide strong basic value. The very low serving cost makes the capsule highly competitive despite incomplete sourcing.

Format
Capsule
Container
200 Capsule(s)
Per serving
$0.12
Customer rating
4.8 · 3,645 ratings
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Goals

Digestive Health
Digestive Health
Impact
High effect
C- Goal FitB Strength of SupportD- CoverageA+ Formula Quality

Activated charcoal may offer situational relief from gas by adsorbing compounds in the digestive tract. Evidence for routine bloating relief is mixed, and it does not support the gut barrier, microbiome, or long-term regularity.

The activated charcoal amount is clear, but its source and adsorption capacity are not disclosed. Activated charcoal can reduce absorption of oral medicines, so it should not be taken near them.

How this product is rated for Digestive Health

Goal Alignment & Evidence Quality58

Activated charcoal has a narrow situational role for gas rather than broad digestive support. Its adsorption mechanism is clear, while human evidence for routine symptom relief is inconsistent.

Effective Goal Contribution76

The disclosed amount is reasonable for occasional use. The activated form and amount are clear, but source and adsorption capacity are missing.

Pathway Coverage41

The product covers only adsorption of gas and selected compounds. The focused amount provides moderate depth for occasional use.

Formulation Coherence100

A single activated charcoal ingredient creates a clear situational formula. No unrelated actives or redundant adsorbents are present.

Study evidence
Activated Charcoal Supportive 9 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
activated Charcoal powder
560 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Dairy Free Vegetarian
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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

Natural Factors
Coconut-derived activated charcoal at 500 mg provides a clearly identified source in a focused formula. The provided collection and goal assessments are well aligned, 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.
76 Budget

Activated Charcoal Powder Unflavored

Nutricost
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.
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