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Activated Charcoal Can Lead To Intestinal Blockage

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According to WebMD, activated charcoal is effective at treating poisoning since it traps chemicals. It also may be helpful in aiding certain digestive ailments and wound healing, though more research is needed.

While activated charcoal may be useful in certain instances, experts discourage its use as a detox. Since gastrointestinal blockage is a potential side effect of the substance, you would be better off drinking more water and letting the body detox itself naturally.

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