Activated Charcoal
Activated charcoal is a form of carbon that has been processed to create a highly porous material with an extensive surface area. This activation process typically involves heating carbon-rich materials, such as coconut shells or wood, in the presence of a gas that creates small, low-volume pores.
Natural Source: While the activation process is industrial, the starting materials are natural, making it a popular choice for those seeking more natural health products.
How it works
Activated charcoal carries a net negative charge so it attracts heavy metals and other toxins. it’s tiny pours and immense surface area make it extremely adsorbent to take toxins with it.
What is Absorption V ADSORPtion?
What is Absorption?
Absorption is a process where one substance, such as a liquid or gas, is taken into another. This occurs at both the molecular and atomic levels, as the atoms and molecules of the two substances must interact and combine. For a substance to be absorbed, it typically needs to either dissolve or diffuse into the other.
What is Adsorption?
In contrast, adsorption involves the accumulation of one substance on the surface of another, rather than it being taken in. This process is characterised by adherence, where one substance simply clings to the surface of another without dissolving or diffusing.
Activated Charcoal and Adsorption
Activated charcoal utilizes the process of adsorption, making it highly effective for detoxification. Impurities or toxins adhere to the surface of the charcoal.
Due to its remarkably large surface area, activated charcoal can attract a vast number of impurities, enhancing their removal from the body. In fact, just one teaspoon of activated charcoal has more surface area than an entire football field!
Moreover, activated carbon has a negatively charged pore structure, which enables it to attract positively charged substances, such as impurities and gas-forming compounds. Once these substances adhere to its surface, they are not absorbed by the body.
