Activated charcoal cleanse
Activated Charcoal Cleanse
Activated charcoal cleanse (pronunciation: ak-ti-vay-ted char-coal klenz) is a detoxification method that involves the use of activated charcoal to remove toxins from the body.
Etymology
The term "activated charcoal cleanse" is derived from the words "activated", "charcoal", and "cleanse". "Activated" refers to the process of treating charcoal with oxygen to open up millions of tiny pores between the carbon atoms, "charcoal" is a black residue, consisting of impure carbon obtained by removing water and other volatile constituents from animal and vegetation substances, and "cleanse" refers to the process of making something thoroughly clean.
Process
The process of an activated charcoal cleanse involves the consumption of activated charcoal, usually in pill or powder form. The activated charcoal is believed to bind to toxins and chemicals in the body, helping to expel them through the digestive system. This is due to the adsorptive qualities of activated charcoal, which allow it to bind to certain substances and prevent their absorption in the body.
Related Terms
Potential Benefits and Risks
Potential benefits of an activated charcoal cleanse include improved digestive health, reduced bloating, and the removal of toxins from the body. However, it's important to note that the effectiveness of activated charcoal cleanses is not universally accepted within the medical community, and there may be potential risks associated with its use, such as constipation and nutrient depletion.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Activated charcoal cleanse
- Wikipedia's article - Activated charcoal cleanse
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski