Activated charcoal results from the heating of wood or firewood under high temperatures.
These temperatures reduce the pores in the wood increasing surface area of the charcoal molecules. Most of us only use charcoal in cooking. It is good to note that charcoal has powerful toxin clearing components.
Charcoal is important in..
1. Improving kidney health
Charcoal removes the undigested toxins and drugs from the kidneys. This cleans the kidney improving its functions.
Charcoal also reduces gastrointestinal damage to those with chronic kidney diseases. Charcoal binds to toxins in the body and the urea making them easier to be eliminated from the body.
2. Removes intestinal gas
The small pores found in the charcoal molecules neutralize the gas and any liquid that could have been retained in the intestines thus increasing absorption of water and mineral salts.
3. Prevents diarrhoea The porous and textured surface of charcoal molecules helps in absorbing the gastrointestinal bacteria and drugs that can cause diarrhoea. It has also been found to have fewer side effects compared to other antidiarrheal medications.
4. Whitens the teeth and improves oral health
Charcoal contains antiviral, antifungal, antibacterial and detoxifying components that kill any micro-organisms that can cause mouth order as well as remove the dirt in the teeth making them white in colour.
5. Reduces cholesterol levels
Charcoal has the ability to bind cholesterol to itself thus preventing the body from absorbing them. This makes the body healthy and free from increased cholesterol.