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Oct 8

Does charcoal adsorb nutrients or minerals?

by Kimberly DinsleyPosted in Everything Activated Charcoal, Information, Nutrition, Uses of Activated Charcoal, Your Real Success Stories on using CharcoalTagged , , , , , , , , ,

Charcoal question answered. For those of you that are still concerned about whether activated charcoal will adsorb nutrients or minerals from your body, here is a quote from  David Cooney PhD (Chemical Engineering, University Wyoming  from his book ‘Activated Charcoal,  Antidote, Remedy, and Health Aid.’ “Charcoal added to the diet of sheep for six months did not cause a loss of nutrients, as compared with sheep not receiving charcoal. … 5 % of the total diet was charcoal. It did not affect the blood or urinary levels of calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, inorganic phosphorus, potassium, sodium, zinc, creatinine, uric acid, urea nitrogen, alkaline phosphatase, total protein or urine pH.” I […]

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Question: Charcoal and Iodine depletion in the body

05/10/2015

Charcoal question answered. Q: Greetings Mr. Dinsley, I plan on using Activated Charcoal. While researching on the web I noticed some people who have bought or used Activated Charcoal were saying that if you use Activated Charcoal keep in mind that it will deplete your iodine. I was wondering if this is true?  If it is I would use Lugol’s Iodine if need be, but I just want to find out for sure. Thanks for your time, DeWayne A: Hello DeWayne Thank you for contacting us. Activated charcoal does adsorb Iodine (including radioactive Iodine from nuclear power plants). Iodine adsorption is used to measure the activity level of various activated charcoals. […]

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Question: is your charcoal toothpaste safe for pregnancy? (And DIY recipe)

28/09/2015

Charcoal question answered. Q: Hello- is your charcoal toothpaste safe for pregnancy? I’m 10 weeks pregnant and really would like to use a charcoal toothpaste for teeth whitening….is the one you sell safe for pregnancy? Or do you have any other recommendations?  Thanks so much. Kindest Regards, Vanessa A: Hi Vanessa, congratulations on your pregnancy. 🙂 Yes, activated charcoal is safe to use for pregnancy as seen here. You can also make your own, which just two or three ingredients, it doesn’t get much safer than that. Go to this link and then scroll down till you see ‘Natural Teeth Whitener & Toothpaste Recipe‘ Also check out our other blog posts Activated Charcoal for […]

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Question: Charcoal filters and DIY Filter

23/09/2015

Charcoal question answered. Q: Dear Sir or Madam, First of all, thank you for such a fantastically informative website all about charcoal! 1) I have a table top water distiller and I need to purchase little tea bag size charcoal filters. Do you sell these kinds of things? 2) Can a person make their own DIY filter using your activated charcoal, thus avoiding regular expensive payments to Britta? e.g. with something like funnel, glass wool, and granular activated charcoal. 3) Do you have examples of such DIY projects? Best Regards, Todd A: Hi, thank you for your kind words in regard to our website/s. Kind regards, Kimberly 1) I have […]

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Question on using charcoal powder in foot soak for Gout

10/09/2015

Charcoal question answered. Q: Hi I bought my dad your activated charcoal powder to help him soak his foot in a basin for gout. However, he said there were no directions/measurements for use on the container. Can you tell me the proportions of powder to water? I know it would have been better to make the poultice but he is 90 yrs old and I am glad that he is even soaking his foot. thank you for you help Molly A: Hi Molly.  Many people have had great success in treating their gout soaking their feet in warm charcoal water and below is a guideline for how they have done so. […]

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Question: Charcoal for dog with itchy skin

30/06/2015

Charcoal question answered. Q: I am new to the benefits of charcoal.  I was reading about your treatment of your dog.  I have a Lab/Chow mix that has repeated itchy skin with the resulting raw skin areas dew to chewing.  I have taken her to the Vet and we have tried everything.(antibiotics, steroids, anti- fungal, medicated shampoos).  After all that, she still has the yeast infection.(that’s what they say it is)  I am desperate.  If I give her some charcoal in her food or water, could it help her to finally heal?  Any other suggestions? Thanks Bonny A: Hello Bonny Thank  you for contacting us. Actually activated charcoal is sometimes […]

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Activated Charcoal for Tooth Decay?

23/06/2015

Charcoal question answered. Q: Please tell me if charcoal powder will be effective in stopping tooth decay. which product should I buy? – Leela A:  Hi Leela. Yes, charcoal powder would be very beneficial in preventing tooth decay when using as a toothpaste.  You can use any of the food grade charcoal powders found on this page, they will all work. Also, here is a link to more info on charcoal for teeth health and whitening as well as a recipe for making your own toothpaste and also for oil pulling: Kind regards, Kimberly  

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