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Has anyone found Activated Charcoal helpful? In which case, what dose have you taken and how often?

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I take this on & off. Sometimes I think it helps but at other times I'm not so sure. It is hard to pinpoint causes in changes of symptoms, but my impression is I still get gas with it but less of the painful griping type. I can only assume it adsorbs (apparently it adsorbs rather than absorbs) certain types of gases but not others. When I take it, I found that I need to take about 5 Bragg's tablets with a meal or two x 275mg capsules seems to be about the right dose for me and more pleasant to take (I have the Holland & Barrett ones)

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AfricanSheila in reply toMarkBrennan

Thank you - I'm giving it a go.

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I have tried it but I haven't noticed any difference. I think it can also absorb medications, so I'm not sure how far apart you have to take them from any medication.

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AfricanSheila in reply toGrumpyGuts

Thank you.

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