Provides activated charcoal in a dose associated with relief from symptoms of excess gas, including bloating, pressure, pain, and fullness. Activated charcoal binds to a variety of intestinal toxins and other compounds, thereby preventing their absorption safely. The softgel form is easy to swallow Does not contain artificial colours, preservatives, sweeteners or GMOs. Activated charcoal has been used for over 100 years, primarily for its ability to bind and remove toxins and other compounds, including gas, from the body. The activation of charcoal creates a highly developed porous structure with a high surface area containing carbon groupings, such as carbonyl and hydroxyl groupings. These groupings bind to a variety of toxins in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract within minutes of contact, thereby minimizing systemic absorption. Activated charcoal binds to toxins without being absorbed and passes through the GI tract unchanged, without altering the microbiome.Several clinical trials also indicate that activated charcoal can reduce intestinal gas by directly adsorbing gas or gas-producing substrates. In a double-blind clinical trial using lactulose as a substrate, activated charcoal reduced both breath hydrogen levels and abdominal bloating and cramping attributed to excess gas. It has been shown to be effective in reducing the amount of gas present when administered prior to an abdominal ultrasound without side effects, thereby improving visualization that intestinal gas can obscure.
