BrainStuff Classics: Should You Really Eat Activated Charcoal?

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BrainStuff Classics: Should You Really Eat Activated Charcoal?

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Celebrities and Instagrammers have been singing the praises of activated charcoal as a health supplement, but can it really help make you healthier? Learn the real science in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/food-nutrition/facts/why-are-people-eating-activated-charcoal.htm
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