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100% Pure Activated Charcoal 260 mg

Source Naturals
5.0
(22 ratings)
Activated Charcoal 520 mg
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Score 68.0

An activated charcoal product that offers excellent value per serving but is held back by an extremely low number of customer reviews, raising questions about widespread user experience.

Quantity: 100 Capsule(s)Servings size: 2 Capsule(s) (50 servings)
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Digestive Health
Detoxification

Score 68.0

An activated charcoal product that offers excellent value per serving but is held back by an extremely low number of customer reviews, raising questions about widespread user experience.

Quantity: 200
Analysis

Source Naturals offers 520mg of charcoal per serving (from two 260mg capsules) at a very attractive price of $0.16 per serving. This is one of the most cost-effective options among the analyzed products. However, its review count is extremely low (22), which is a significant drawback as it suggests limited market validation or consumer experience. While the value is excellent on paper, the lack of widespread consumer feedback makes it a riskier choice compared to established brands with thousands of reviews, whose efficacy and user satisfaction are well-documented.

Pros
  • Offers a very competitive price per serving, making it one of the most affordable activated charcoal options available.
  • Provides a standard 520mg dosage per serving, ensuring an effective amount of charcoal for common uses.
Cons
  • Suffers from an extremely low review count, which raises questions about its market presence, consumer adoption, and long-term user satisfaction.
  • The charcoal source is not specified as coconut, which some consumers may prefer for specific properties.
Warnings
  • Standard activated charcoal warnings apply, including potential for constipation and interference with nutrient and medication absorption.
  • The lack of extensive user reviews means less collective data on potential individual adverse reactions or broad efficacy.
$8.39($0.16 per serving)
Pure Formulas
$ 8.39
Ingredients
IngredientAmount per serving
Charcoal 520 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free Sugar Free Children 4+
Categories
Activated Charcoal 68.0
Despite its competitive pricing, this product is a lower-tier option within the Activated Charcoal collection due to the very limited number of consumer reviews, which impacts its perceived reliability and trustworthiness.
Goals
Digestive Health 70.0
The price per serving is excellent for managing digestive issues, making it a very economical choice. However, the extremely low review count means less consumer-validated efficacy compared to other options.
Detoxification 60.0
While the dose and price point are appealing, the lack of consumer reviews makes it difficult to assess widespread satisfaction for its general 'detoxification' claims, which are already scientifically debated and require more extensive validation.
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