Charcoal Activated 560 mg

Charcoal Activated 560 mg

Nature's Way4.7 (14,975 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 360 Capsule(s) · 180 servings
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About this product

Activated charcoal provides 560 mg per serving without other active ingredients. A 180-serving bottle offers long continuity for established occasional users.

The charcoal source and adsorption specifications are not stated. Those details matter for comparing quality, while the simple weight does not establish adsorption performance.

Bulk value is excellent and improves substantially over the smaller bottle. The very large supply should not encourage daily use because charcoal can reduce absorption of medicines and nutrients.

Who is it for
  • Established charcoal users seeking bulk value
  • Adults comfortable managing medicine separation
Best for
  • Long-supply occasional use
  • Excellent cost per serving

Pros

  • 560 mg serving
  • 180-serving supply
  • Single-active design
  • Excellent bulk value

Cons

  • Source is not stated
  • No adsorption specification
  • Oversized for a first trial
  • Not suitable for routine daily use

Warnings

  • Activated charcoal can reduce absorption of oral medicines and supplements; separate use and confirm timing with a pharmacist.
  • Repeated use may worsen constipation and can reduce nutrient absorption.
  • Supplement charcoal is not appropriate home treatment for suspected poisoning or overdose.

Product analysis

75 out of 100
A bulk-value 560 mg charcoal capsule for established occasional users, with limited sourcing information and no case for routine use.

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

Nutrient quality78

The product name says activated, while the ingredient listing provides only generic charcoal. 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 satisfaction72

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 money87

A useful amount and large package provide reasonable basic value. The low serving cost supports competitiveness despite weak sourcing detail.

Format
Capsule
Container
360 Capsule(s)
Per serving
$0.19
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Customer rating
4.7 · 14,975 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Digestive Health
Digestive Health
Impact
Moderate effect
A+ Ingredient FitC PathwaysD+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Study evidence
Activated Charcoal Supportive 9 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Charcoal
560 mg 76
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free Sugar Free
Report overview
Activated Charcoal · 560 mg OverallScore76
A Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityD+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value
The saved facts identify coconut charcoal and confirm activation, with a 560 mg serving and occasional-use directions. They don't establish the formula's purity or show a medicine-separation interval. The cost per serving is low.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability90

The facts identify coconut as the source and confirm activation, but don't establish the formula's purity.
Source Material Quality
The saved facts identify coconut as the charcoal source.
Activation Confirmation
The saved ingredient facts confirm that the charcoal is 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 Transparency50

The serving amount is in the range highlighted in the supplied guidance, and the directions suggest 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 560 mg serving falls within the supplied 500–1,000 mg range.
Usage Pattern Guidance
The directions recommend occasional use.

Value100

The cost per serving sits in the low price range.
Price Per Serving Efficiency
The cost per serving is low.
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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

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.
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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