Activated charcoal for body cleansing: how to take, dosage, contraindications

Why is activated charcoal used to cleanse the body?

This sorbent contains unique porous substances and carbons of natural origin (coconut, charcoal, coal, etc.). They contribute to the main benefits of activated charcoal for the body when used correctly:
  • the body is cleansed of various types of poisons that enter the organs when consuming stale food;
  • a variety of harmful microorganisms are destroyed, so the drug is recommended during infection with bacteria;
  • effective and gentle cleansing of the body with activated charcoal is carried out, because it quickly absorbs various bacteria, alcohol, and the remnants of poor-quality food.

Preparing the body for cleansing

First you need to properly prepare your own body for the upcoming cleaning procedure. This is due to the fact that coal can greatly reduce the absorption efficiency of nutrients and hormones from the gastrointestinal tract, resulting in the development of hypovitaminosis and other health problems.

So, approximately 7-10 days before you start taking activated charcoal, you must observe by excluding the following foods from your diet:

  • semi-finished products;
  • Salo;
  • vegetable oil;
  • sugar;
  • products made from white flour (bread, buns, cakes);
  • chips and other snacks;
  • fast food;
  • carbonated and alcoholic drinks.


At the same time, vegetables, fruits, whole grain bread, lean meat (turkey, chicken, veal, beef), cereals on the water, dairy products with 2% fat content should be added to the daily diet.

It is necessary to drink plenty of fluids: the norm for an adult is 2 liters of still water. But you should not drink more than 3 liters of fluid per day, because this can provoke a violation of the correct water balance in the body.

The recipe for cleaning the body with activated charcoal

Here is a recipe for taking activated charcoal to cleanse the body:
  • The amount of activated carbon is calculated according to a simple scheme: one tablet is taken per 10 kg of weight. For example, if the weight is 60 kg, then you need to take 6 sorbent tablets.
  • The remedy can be taken between meals, since at this moment all the nutrients are completely absorbed into the blood from the intestines. The ideal option would be to drink activated charcoal 1-2 hours before a meal and the same amount of time after a meal.
  • A full course of cleansing should last from 7 to 14 days, because this sorbent absorbs not only harmful toxins, but also useful elements.


There is another way to use activated charcoal to cleanse the body in order to maximize the effectiveness of the remedy itself: you need to crush the tablets to a powder and dissolve in water, drinking 1 hour before meals.


When cleaning with activated charcoal, you can quickly get rid of acne. You need to take the sorbent in the same way as described in the previous method. To improve the condition of the skin and eliminate the signs of acne, it is necessary to further adjust your own diet and completely remove fatty and fried foods from your daily diet, as they can provoke increased activity of the sebaceous glands.

Features of cleaning with activated carbon

Pay attention to the features of cleansing the body with a sorbent:
  1. The rate of activated carbon is determined strictly on an individual basis (1 tablet of the product is taken per 10 kg of weight) and cannot be exceeded.
  2. It is allowed to cleanse the body with activated charcoal, subject to the complete rejection of alcohol and tobacco.
  3. It is necessary to follow a special diet, during which nutrition should be not only balanced, but also light, so as not to overload the body. The consumption of flour products and fats is minimized.
  4. During the use of activated charcoal to cleanse the body, you should not drink other medicines. If it is not possible to postpone therapy, then the medicines can be drunk 2-3 hours after taking the sorbent.
  5. The daily norm of the sorbent must be strictly observed. If the dosage is exceeded, there is a risk of developing constipation or diarrhea, erosion of the gastrointestinal tract.
  6. Cleansing the body with activated charcoal cannot last longer than 14 days, otherwise toxic poisoning of the body will be provoked, in which symptoms such as nausea and severe vomiting appear.
  7. After completion of the procedure, the next 2 weeks of nutrition should be completely natural and rich in valuable minerals with vitamins. It is good to eat a lot of fresh fruits with vegetables and to consume different types of fermented milk products, as they contain "live" bacteria. Such nutrition will help speed up the process of restoring the disturbed intestinal microflora.
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