Activated charcoal for detoxification
The gastrointestinal system is an important organ system involved with detoxification. Many toxins can be absorbed into the circulation through the intestines, as well as numerous toxins are excreted into the intestines for removal from the body. Not only are toxins introduced into the gastrointestinal tract from the diet, there are also toxins produced in the intestines from pathogenic bacteria and yeast, as well as biological by-products from normal physiological functions. Thus, the digestive tract requires a great deal of attention when an individual is wishing to detoxify or decrease their overall toxin burden.
Activated charcoal products, such as EnteraKlenz, are one way in which to help detoxify the digestive tract. Activated charcoal is a form of carbon that has been processed to make it extremely porous and thus has a very large surface area available for adsorption or chemical reactions. It is a black, odorless and tasteless powder made from wood or other materials that have been exposed to very high temperatures in an airless environment. It is then treated to increase its ability to adsorb various substances by reheating with oxidizing gas or other chemicals to break it into a very fine powder. The carbon adsorbs a wide range of impurities, contaminants, toxins, and drugs. Preventing absorption of compounds such as carcinogens, toxins and drugs may help prevent many diseases, thus ingestion of high-affinity protein binding substances such as activated charcoal can help establish an absorptive barrier at the gastrointestinal mucosal lining to prevent the uptake of unwanted chemicals.
Due to its large adsorptive capacity, activated charcoal is used medicinally to bind unwanted substances and toxins in the gut. Activated charcoal has been used for thousands of years to treat digestive complaints and poisoning. In conventional medicine, activated charcoal is used to treat poisoning and overdoses of orally ingested drugs. The charcoal binds to the poison or drug in the gastrointestinal tract preventing the absorption of the substance into the body. Charcoal can also be used medicinally to filter out drugs or other harmful substances from the blood stream of poisoned patients by drawing out toxins from the blood and binding to them in the intestines. Additionally, activated charcoal has been used to manage gastrointestinal disorders such as diarrhea, constipation, bloating, and flatulence.
Several studies have shown the efficacy of activated charcoal for digestive complaints. In a placebo-controlled clinical trial, the effectiveness of activated charcoal in treating intestinal gas following a gas-producing meal was evaluated. Orally administered activated charcoal was shown to be effective in preventing the increase in the number of flatulence events and increased breath hydrogen concentrations that normally occur following a typical gas-producing meal. In a double-blind, randomized, multi-center, prospective clinical trial, activated charcoal was given to patients with irritable bowel syndrome for 12 weeks. The results showed that in the activated charcoal group, symptoms were alleviated by approximately 60 percent, and was particularly effective in patients with constipation.
Enterosorbants, such as charcoal, has been shown to have a positive effect on numerous gastrointestinal conditions such as gastro-duodenal ulcers, nonspecific ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic enteritis, and colitis, with concurrent intestinal dysbacteriosis by eliminating pathogenic bacteria and improving levels of beneficial bacteria. Additional reported benefits of activated charcoal include adsorbing the toxins and enzymes generated by pathogenic bacteria and yeast such as Candida albicans, as well as suppressing the growth of yeast in the intestines. Individuals with candida concerns will find activated charcoal especially helpful on those occasions when sugar or refined carbohydrates are consumed, helping the body detoxify the unhealthy foods.
Toxin exposure is unavoidable. To optimize health and well-being, it is critical to limit our exposure and decrease the total toxic burden on the body. EnteraKlenz, a pleasant-tasting, chocolate-mint-flavored activated charcoal product, can significantly decrease toxins from the digestive tract. Activated charcoal has been used medicinally for thousands of years, and is still in use by both conventional and alternative practitioners. In addition to the detoxifying effect of activated charcoal, research has shown it has benefit for numerous other health conditions and that it can play an important role in overall health.
Dosage:
Varies, typically 10 to 30 grams per day. Mix the recommended amount in 8-10 ounces of water or juice, then drink.
Acute detoxification:
Take one heaping scoop 4 to 5 times a day until the symptoms subside.
General detoxification program:
Take one half scoop twice a day, in the morning and before bed on an empty stomach for the duration of the detox program (1 to 3 weeks).
Life extension:
On two consecutive days a week, take one half scoop three times a day. Administer in the morning, at midday and before bed on an empty stomach.
Intestinal complaints:
Take one half scoop twice daily.
Caution:
Because EnteraKlenz is highly absorbent, allow 2 hours before and after use before taking supplements or medication. If you are under a physician’s care or taking medication, or if you are pregnant or nursing, consult your health professional before using this product.
| Product Specifications: |
| Serving Size: 1 Heaping Scoop (17.6 grams) |
| Serving Per Container: 30 |
| Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value** |
| Calories 7 |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3 g | 1% |
| Sugars | 0 g | * |
| Xylitol | 3 g | * |
| Activated Charcoal | 10 g | * |
| Bentonite | 2.5 g | * |
| *Daily Value not established |
| ** Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet |
Other Ingredients:
Natural and artificial flavors and sucralose.
Contains no added starch, salt, wheat, gluten, corn, coloring, dairy products, or preservatives.
Keep container tightly closed in a cool, dry and dark place. Keep out of reach of children. |
