Activated Charcoal 280 mg

Activated Charcoal 280 mg

Solaray4.8 (348 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 90 Capsule(s) · 90 servings
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$11.99 $0.13 per serving
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About this product

Activated charcoal is the only active and provides 280 mg per capsule. The focused design is easy to assess and avoids unrelated digestive ingredients.

The amount is modest compared with many charcoal capsules, which may require more than one capsule depending on intended occasional use. Source material and adsorption specifications are not supplied.

A 90-serving bottle at low cost provides excellent convenience and value. Charcoal has a narrow role and should not be treated as routine daily digestive support because it can bind useful substances as well as unwanted ones.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking occasional low-dose charcoal
  • Value-conscious users who prefer one-active capsules
Best for
  • Simple occasional use
  • Low-cost capsule convenience

Pros

  • Single active
  • 90-serving supply
  • Low cost per serving
  • Clearly disclosed 280 mg amount

Cons

  • Amount is modest
  • Charcoal source is not stated
  • Adsorption quality is not characterized
  • Limited role in routine digestive health

Warnings

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

Product analysis

76 out of 100
A simple, low-cost charcoal capsule with a modest amount and no timing guidance for medicines or supplements.

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

Nutrient quality77

The activated form is identified, but its source material and adsorption capacity are not disclosed. The amount is useful as a lower-dose serving but may be modest for some situational uses.

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

Value for money85

The simple low-dose formula provides reasonable quality for its cost. The very low serving cost supports good value despite incomplete sourcing.

Format
Capsule
Container
90 Capsule(s)
Per serving
$0.13
Customer rating
4.8 · 348 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

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

Activated charcoal may adsorb some compounds in the digestive tract and can provide short-term help with gas in selected situations. The 280 mg amount is clearly disclosed.

It is not a daily gut-health ingredient and does not support the microbiome, barrier, or regularity. Keep it at least two hours away from medicines and other supplements because it can reduce their absorption.

How this product is rated for Digestive Health

Goal Alignment & Evidence Quality63

Activated charcoal has a narrow acute adsorption role rather than broad digestive support. Evidence for routine relief of gas or digestive symptoms is limited and inconsistent.

Effective Goal Contribution65

The 280 mg amount is useful as a lower-dose serving. The source material and adsorption capacity are not stated.

Pathway Coverage36

The formula offers only acute adsorption. It does not support motility, fiber intake, enzymes, probiotics, or the gut barrier.

Formulation Coherence94

A single activated-charcoal ingredient has a clear situational purpose. It is appropriately free from unrelated or redundant actives.

Study evidence
Activated Charcoal Supportive 9 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Activated Charcoal
280 mg
Adults 18–50
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Activated Charcoal 500 mg

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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.
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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