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Activated Charcoal Adsorption of PFAS in a Bile Secretion Model
Per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS) are invasive global pollutants that are well documented to accumulate in people and animals, posing various serious health risks. It is estimated that there are 10,000 to 15,000 unique compounds. A short list of 8,163 compounds on the EPA website. Their breakdown and elimination from the body can take five or more years. PFAS exposure... -
Charcoal Stardom
Charcoal has “starred” in a number of well-known movies, as well as lesser-known ones, mostly as a natural remedy for poisoning or infection, but also for makeup and special effects. Here is a short list of some more recent examples. In one case, during Final Destination 5, the cast and crew reportedly experienced a bout of food poisoning and were... -
Activated Charcoal in the Treatment of Farcy (Glanders) in Horses
How Can Medicinal Charcoal Help in the Treatment of Farcy and Glanders in Horses? In the 2016 movie Ben-Hur, one of the four prize chariot horses (an Andalusian mare) develops an "incurable" disease. The main character, Judah Ben-Hur, recognizes the condition as Farcy. Sheik Ilderim: "Aliyah is sick, but that's my dilemma. No. She's dying." Ben-Hur: "I can help her... -
An Answer to Prayers: Very Sick Dog Rescued by Charcoal!
The remarkable effect that activated charcoal has had on our dog, Cotton, was an answer to many prayers. Cotton, our 5-year-old English Cream Retriever, started getting sick in December. He was diagnosed with pneumonia and given antibiotics. He seemed to improve, but soon thereafter, we were visiting the vet weekly. First, it was a sore back leg. The next week... -
Charcoal Pain Patches Bring Relief To Sore, Tingly, & Numb Feet!
My husband's feet were sore, tingly, and numb. I cut the patches in half and put them on the soles of his feet. He would sometimes wear them for 24 hours straight. After just a few days, his feet were feeling much better. "I can feel the bottoms of my feet!" Then he exclaimed, "The tingling is gone... -
Cataracts & Charcoal?
When the doctor handed me my new eye prescription, she said that in about ten years, or possibly sooner, I would need cataract surgery because I had the beginning of cataracts. But I was thinking, no way. I know what I can do to prevent this. I had gotten lazy about doing eye exercises and wearing my eye pad at... -
Don’t Be Caught Without Vet Detox This Holiday Season!
Just in case your furry family members imbibe or eat something festive and tasty that they should not have, be ready with Vet Dtox™ Activated Charcoal Powder. Chocolate is ubiquitous at this time of year, and dogs should not eat it! Perhaps while all the feasting is going on, slip them a couple of Annie’s charcoal biscuits, a safe and...
