Here's some info on Activated Charcoal that may help.

Activated Charcoal

I've mostly used it to prevent food poisoning. If I take it soon enough after having eaten something that starts to make my stomach feel upset, I can avoid the "fun" of being sick for 24-48 hours. It works like a charm <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Of course, I usually take Colloidal Silver also, to make sure any bacteria that doesn't get absorbed by the Activated Charcoal gets killed off by the Colloidal Silver.

My dentist also used Activated Charcoal (and chlorella powder) during my amalgam removal (he poured the mix under my tongue) as a preventative measure - if any amalgam particles or "dust" worked its way beneath the rubber dam, then the charcoal and chlorella would absorb it.

Personally, Activated Charcoal is something I think everyone should have on hand. Not only is it great for food poisoning, but hospitals use it if someone has a medication or drug overdose. You can even use it with animals, in the event you think they might have eaten something they shouldn't have.

Hope this helps!