{"title":"Activated Charcoal","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarbon from burnt wood or vegetation is treated with oxygen to create highly porous activated charcoal with a vast adsorbent surface area. Toxins in the intestinal tract attach to the surface of the charcoal particles (adsorption), and are excreted via the bowels. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/digestion-detox\" title=\"Digestion \u0026amp; Detox\"\u003edigestive system\u003c\/a\u003e does not absorb any of the charcoal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ancient Greeks, Hindus and Egyptians all knew the value of charcoal as a filter to aid digestion, remove odours and relieve intestinal \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/discomfort-bloating\" title=\"Discomfort Bloating\"\u003ebloating\u003c\/a\u003e, gas and constipation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eActivated Charcoal Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActivated charcoal can absorb and remove ingested impurities and toxins including chlorine, heavy metals, viruses, bacteria, parasites, food poisoning, drug overdose, pesticides, herbicides, industrial pollutants, insect and snake venom, and toxic gases. It is an effective and gentle intestinal cleanser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombine activated charcoal with fibre to enhance elimination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eActivated Charcoal Side Effects and Contraindications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStools may appear black. Intestinal obstruction or constipation may result unless taken with plenty of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort and diarrhoea may occur if a poisonous substance is being eliminated. Contraindicated if elderly, pregnant or breastfeeding as there are no studies on humans available to support its safe use in these groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan bind to some medical drugs so consult your health professional before taking it if you are on any medication. Don’t take with other supplements. Allow a 2 hour gap so it does not interfere with absorption of supplements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not use activated charcoal if an accidentally ingested substance is an acid, an alkali or a petroleum product.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"grin-ultra-clean-charcoal-infused-floss-picks","title":"Ultra Clean Charcoal Infused Floss Picks","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrin Ultra Clean Charcoal Infused Floss Picks\u003c\/strong\u003e are designed for an elevated floss experience. 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