Activated Charcoal use and dosing

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Hi - I'm new to this group and had some info on activated charcoal,

I hope it helps. We've been using charcoal to deal with die-off for

a few months now with great results! I got permission from the

author to post this helpful charcoal info:

By " Mark Sircus Ac., OMD " <director@...>

The best-known use of activated charcoal is in emergency medicine.

AC is an effective treatment for accidental and intentional

poisonings. The Poison Control Centers around the country advocate

that parents keep a bottle of activated charcoal in the home. Many

substances and toxins are said to be effectively removed by

Activated Charcoal in poisoning situations.[viii] Activated charcoal

can be used in the home, and is mixed with either water or juice.

Activated charcoal can be used in many ways to detoxify our bodies

from everyday contaminants, toxins, effects of pharmaceutical drugs,

relief of gastrointestinal ailments, including candidiasis, which is

such a prominent problem in children with autistic spectrum

disorders. Dr. Kaufman PhD, who has done extensive study on

activated carbon, explains that:

1. Activated Charcoal adsorbs much of the toxins that Candida

produces that otherwise would be absorbed by the blood and carried

throughout the body. These toxins produce pathological changes in

tissues and organs and interfere with proper immune function.

Candida toxins cause allergic reactions and are responsible for the

debilitating symptoms of Candidiasis.

2. Activated Charcoal suppresses the growth of intestinal-based

yeasts.

3. Activated Charcoal counteracts the Herxheimer reaction - a

severe, short-term exacerbation of Candida symptoms caused by the

copious amount of toxins produced by dying yeast cells as a result

of a successful treatment. The Herxheimer reaction is often so

unpleasant that patients abandon treatment before completion.

Activated Charcoal is one method for alleviating the symptoms of

yeast die-off so people can continue their treatment and not suffer.[

Activated charcoal is recommended for internal ingestion in the

powdered form for best efficacy. While it is available in many

differing preparations, care must be taken to ensure the purest

form. Toxicology studies have proven that activated charcoal is

harmless when used with reason. Ingesting high dosages does not

interfere with sleep-disorders appetite, well-being or cause major

problems. Activated charcoal is highly adsorbent; when it is

ingested at the same time as medication, supplements and foods it

may decrease their absorption and utilization. Milk, ice cream, or

sherbet will decrease the ability of activated charcoal to absorb

other agents. Therefore, always allow 2 hours before and wait 2

hours after using activated charcoal to eat, take supplements or

swallow medication. Activated charcoal can cause constipation, which

can easily be remedied by the addition of psyllium, magnesium, or

herbal laxatives.

We open a capsule and hide it in pear baby food and my son takes it

quite well. I think it's even helping with his loose stools.

Stef