Can anyone tell me a little about activated charcoal. I took some before a dental appointment and couldn't believe how quickly I recovered. Usually, it takes the whole day with me in bed even though he is a mercury free dentist.

This time, however, I took activated charcoal the day before and the morning of the dental appointment and was amazed. Can one continue to take it or is it something that you only take when you are planning to go to the dentist?

And do you know it's role in the chelating/detoxing process? I know that it isn't a chelator, but wonder how it supports the process. Any help is appreciated.