Activated charcoal binds weakly to microtoxins, and if leaky gut is present, these toxins can be reabsorbed into the bloodstream. — Whalespan
Activated charcoal binds weakly to microtoxins, and if leaky gut is present, these toxins can be reabsorbed into the bloodstream.
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“And when you're dragging it through the intestinal tract, especially if you have leaky gut, those microtoxins can reabsorb into the bloodstream and cause an issue. So, if you're noticing an increase in symptoms, fatigue, anxiety, or brain fog after a binder like charcoal, you're probably just doing a little too much, or you just really need to heal your gut up before you can handle more.”