Brief Answer:
Yes you can have it in optimal doses for long term.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for choosing HealthcareMagic for your query.
I am a Gastroenterologist and would be answering our query.

As per your query sir-
Activated charcoal is safe for most adults when used for short-term. However taking it regularly for long terms may cause severe constipation however on a serious note it can also cause complictions like intestinal blockage but very rarely.Its much safer then most of the modern medicines so in optimal doses you can use it for long periods also.Principle of activated charcoal is simple it has low-volume pores that increase the surface area available for adsorption with its ability to absorb most poisons, charcoal can be very effective in soaking up the less harmful, but uncomfortable, acids and gases that accumulate in your gut.Dose should not be more then 50 to 100 grams one time.

Some researches says that activated charcoal absorbs toxins and impurities due to its stickiness however better trials are required to prove it.Hence though its believed that its good for detoxifying yet a proof can't be presented so i would refrain from making a professional comment on that (however in reality it do that).

As per the trials published by NCBI- In a cross-over study 7 patients ingested charcoal 4, 8, 16 or 32 g/day, and finally XXXXXXX each phase lasting for 3 weeks. Serum total and LDL-cholesterol were decreased (maximum 29% and 41%, respectively) and the ratio of HDL/LDL-cholesterol was increased (maximum 121%) by charcoal in a dose dependent manner. So no doubt its effective in treating dyslipidemia also.However mechanism of action is not clear till date.

As told previously some trials say that it help in detoxification of body by absorbing toxins and poisinous gases from gut however no good trials are done on this topic.


Actually the problem behind research is that now days a number of options are there available for both dyslipidemia as well as gut problem.These options are a way more effective then charcoal hence no one is conducting trial on this.As profits are not huge no one is conducing trials and researches(sad fact) as most of the trials are funded by big pharma companies who works for profit.

Some suggestion though not asked by you-
As you look interested in natural and detox product a few recommendations are-
Arogyavardhini Vati - Very effective in controlling lipid profile used in ayurvedic medicine.In a 20 months trial conducte by NCBI-The serum levels of total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides were determined at the start and at the end of treatment.
" There was a significant reduction in total cholesterol, LDL, and triglycerides, whereas there was a significant elevation in the HDL level".

Arjuna - Its efficacy as an anti-ischemic agent, a potent antioxidant, and an antiatherogenic agent has been amply demonstrated in various experimental and clinical studies. Arjuna powder and Arogyavardhini Vati produce significant hypolipidemic effects. Use of Arjuna powder and Arogyavardhini Vati to the currently available hypolipidemic therapy would offer significant protection against atherosclerosis and CAD with a reduction in the dose and adverse effects of hypolipidemic agents.
5 grams on natural tripahala powder can be taken before going to bed to provide relief in gases.
I would suggest you to follow detox raw vegans diet for 90 days.Take normal food in lunch but take only raw uncooked vegans diet in dinner.At the end of three month you would find a new level of energy and vigour inside you.


Just out of curosity would mention one of the latest trials conducted in canada- A group of 40 people having uncontrolled diabetes blood pressure and multiple ailments were given raw food for 45 days.
At the end of this trials most of the parameters (which can't even be controlled by most potent medicines) were in control.
For raw vegans i can personally assure you you could feel the change in 30 days.

Sorry for long answer. Hope i was helpful.

Please feel free to follow up.

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Brief Answer:
Follow up answer.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again.

Continue taking charcoal in optimum doses.
I will procure Arogyavardhini Vati next time when i visit India- Can get it onlineA(just for information).
I wish you a healthy life.
It was a plaesure to help you.
Thanks.

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