Activated Charcoal 520 mg

Activated Charcoal 520 mg

Bio Nutrition4.8 (195 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 90 Capsule(s) · 45 servings
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$10.99 $0.24 per serving
VitacostLowest$10.99iHerb$11.87Pure Formulas$11.87

About this product

Charcoal provides 520 mg per serving in a focused capsule formula. The practical amount and lack of extra ingredients make the product easy to understand.

The label does not identify the charcoal source or provide adsorption-performance details. A milligram amount alone cannot fully compare charcoal quality between products.

The 45-serving bottle offers excellent serving value. It is better suited to occasional gas-related use than a routine regimen because charcoal can bind medicines, supplements, and nutrients.

Who is it for
  • Value-focused occasional charcoal users
  • Adults who prefer simple capsules
Best for
  • Practical occasional use
  • Low-cost one-active supplementation

Pros

  • 520 mg serving
  • Focused formula
  • 45 servings
  • Excellent value

Cons

  • Charcoal source is not stated
  • No adsorption specification
  • Narrow digestive role
  • No medicine-timing guidance

Warnings

  • Activated charcoal can reduce absorption of oral medicines and supplements; separate use and verify timing with a pharmacist.
  • Constipation and black stools can occur.
  • Supplement charcoal is not a substitute for emergency advice in suspected poisoning or overdose.

Product analysis

74 out of 100
A strong-value 520 mg charcoal capsule with simple dosing, limited by missing sourcing and adsorption detail.

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

Nutrient quality77

The product name implies activated charcoal, while the ingredient listing gives no source or activation detail. The disclosed amount fits a useful situational range.

Ingredient transparency67

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

Customer satisfaction69

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

Value for money86

A useful amount and simple formula support fair basic value. The low serving cost offsets weak material disclosure.

Format
Capsule
Container
90 Capsule(s)
Per serving
$0.24
Customer rating
4.8 · 195 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

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

Activated charcoal may offer short-term help with occasional gas, but its role is narrower than ongoing digestive support. The disclosed serving is in a commonly used supplemental range.

The single-ingredient formula is focused, although the charcoal source and activation details are not supplied. Charcoal can bind medicines and nutrients, so it should be separated from them and reserved for occasional use.

How this product is rated for Digestive Health

Goal Alignment & Evidence Quality49

Activated charcoal is relevant for occasional gas rather than daily digestive maintenance. Evidence for routine use or broad gut support is limited.

Effective Goal Contribution72

The disclosed serving falls in a commonly used supplemental range. Missing source and activation details reduce confidence in material quality.

Pathway Coverage32

The formula targets adsorption of gas in one narrow situation. It does not support motility, enzymes, the microbiome, or the intestinal barrier.

Formulation Coherence94

A single charcoal active is logically suited to adsorption. The formula avoids nutrients that could compete for binding capacity.
Study evidence
Activated Charcoal Supportive 9 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Charcoal
520 mg 43
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free Sugar Free Vegetarian
Report overview
Activated Charcoal · 520 mg OverallScore43
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityD- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value
The available ingredient details don't identify the charcoal's source or confirm activation, though each serving provides 520 mg. The formula's purity is not established, and the saved directions don't show medicine separation or occasional-use guidance. The cost per serving is moderate.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability25

The source and activation are not confirmed in the saved ingredient details, and the formula's purity is also unclear.
Source Material Quality
The available facts don't identify whether the charcoal comes from coconut, hardwood, or another source.
Activation Confirmation
The saved ingredient details don't confirm that this charcoal has been activated.
Formula Purity & Adsorption Logic
The facts don't establish a pure formula, and they don't list fillers or added nutrients.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency43

At 520 mg per serving, the amount falls in the range highlighted in the supplied guidance. The available directions don't show medicine separation or occasional-use instructions.
Medication Interaction Warning
The saved information doesn't show instructions to separate this charcoal from medicines.
Dosage Adequacy per Serving
The 520 mg serving falls within the supplied 500–1,000 mg range.
Usage Pattern Guidance
The saved facts don't show occasional, as-needed, or after-meal guidance.

Value80

The cost per serving sits in the moderate price range.
Price Per Serving Efficiency
The cost per serving is moderate.
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83 Performance

Coconut Activated Charcoal 260 mg

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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

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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

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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. [Controlled clinical testing of an antidiarrheal].
    Dorn M · MMW Fortschritte der Medizin · 2006
    Randomized trial100 participantsDigestive Health forActivated Charcoal
  2. 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
  3. Non-absorbable antibiotics for managing intestinal gas production and gas-related symptoms.
    Di Stefano M; Strocchi A; Malservisi S; Veneto G; Ferrieri A; Corazza GR · Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics · 2000
    Randomized trial34 participantsDigestive Health forActivated Charcoal
  4. Adverse effects of superactivated charcoal administered to healthy volunteers.
    Sato RL; Wong JJ; Sumida SM; Yamamoto LG · Hawaii medical journal · 2003
    Randomized trial48 participantsDigestive Health forActivated Charcoal
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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