If used appropriately, activated charcoal has relatively low morbidity. No study has had sufficient numbers to satisfactorily address clinical outcome in patients who received activated charcoal less than 1 h following ingestion. Recent randomized prospective studies, although with small numbers, have shown no difference in length of hospital stay, morbidity, and mortality between groups who received and did not receive activated charcoal. This manuscript will review the history of activated charcoal, its indications, contraindications, and the complications associated with its use as reported in the literature.

Keep this site bookmarked and watch for the release of further videos on scientific literature reviews, recovery/healing interviews, and physician/scientist interviews.įind out more and keep up with TUA at any of the links below.For decades, activated charcoal has been used as a 'universal antidote' for the majority of poisons because of its ability to prevent the absorption of most toxic agents from the gastrointestinal tract and enhance the elimination of some agents already absorbed. The Universal Antidote Documentary was released free to the public on February 1, 2021. The documentary explores the history, safety, and efficacy of the universal antidote and provides interviews with physicians and people who have used it. Since that time thousands have recovered from illness using this substance, and now many physicians and scientists are saying it is powerfully effective for many applications. NASA proclaimed it a universal antidote in 1987. The science and story of Chlorine Dioxide.

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