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Despite its long history—dating back to the 1800s—as a purification and detox agent, current scientific research has yet to confirm that ingesting small amounts of activated charcoal confers significant health benefits. While it is safe for occasional consumption, excess intake can interfere with medicine absorption and cause constipation.
Manufacturers and health practitioners agree that the limited amounts used in foods and cosmetics are unlikely to provide detoxifying effects and that most benefits claimed are exaggerated or unproven.