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Put simply, it traps toxins and chemicals within its pores. As opposed to “absorbing” them, activated charcoal stimulates a reaction known as adsorption. Adsorption is the chemical process of elements binding to a surface (i.e. charcoal’s very porous surface). The toxins and chemicals stick to this surface and are eliminated safely through your body’s natural digestive and metabolic processes.

Activated simply means the charcoal is porous, which is an essential feature in order for charcoal to work properly to bind and eliminate toxins in the gastrointestinal tract. To activate charcoal, the raw material is heated to a very high temperature, creating the necessary pores.

A buildup of undesirable toxins and chemicals in your body can lead to cellular dysfunction and oxidative stress over time. Charcoal supports your body’s detoxification process, which has a cascading effect on your overall cellular health.

Medical professionals have trusted activated charcoal for years in treatment of acute episodes of poisoning and drug-related incidents. We cannot recommend this as an over-the-counter use for our product, but there is a reason why activated charcoal is trusted in trauma centers around the world: it works.

It is often used in products related to teeth whitening and stain removal, though science is flimsy on this use case. Activated charcoal is also often used as a novelty food additive to safely color food or drink (see: “goth latte” or charcoal ice cream). There is no taste or texture when mixed properly and these items usually only contain trace amounts of activated charcoal to achieve this aesthetic effect.

Take two capsules with your risky* food or drink choices, or upon the first sign of acute, mild gastrointestinal discomfort.

*Risky refers to rich, "naughty" or fried foods, alcoholic beverages and other drinks and foods that may contain ingredients known to cause you digestive upset.

The recommended dosage of RESCUE is safe for adult human consumption, however…

Children should not consume this product without explicit permission from their healthcare provider.

People who are pregnant or breastfeeding should consult with their healthcare provider before consuming.

People who are taking routine over-the-counter or prescription medication (including oral contraceptives like birth control) for treatment of other health conditions should consult with their healthcare provider before consuming.

Take only as needed, no more than 12 capsules in a 24-hour period. If you find you need this product more than three days in a row, please discontinue use and visit your healthcare provider to discuss your symptoms and further treatment options.

No. Only take activated charcoal as needed.

The capsules used are non-GMO vegetable cellulose, a plant-based fiber safe for both vegetarians and vegans to consume. In addition, the magnesium stearate used is derived from a vegetable source.

Magnesium stearate is often used as a “flow agent,” which means it is added to supplements in microscopic doses to prevent ingredients from sticking together (i.e. caking) and to prevent ingredients from sticking to equipment during the production process.

It is also a known excipient, which means it can enhance the effectiveness of the active ingredients, increasing bioavailability.

Regular charcoal is not heated to as high of temperature as activated charcoal, which means it is not nearly as porous and lacks a comparable surface area (more surface area=the better it can trap those toxins). In addition, activated charcoal is far higher in purity, meaning regular charcoal may contain more chemicals, debris, binders or additives not suitable for food grade consumption.

We use a recyclable, clear frosted glass jar with a recyclable mixed rigid plastic lid.

In addition to the above, following a customer’s initial purchase of RESCUE, low-waste refills using biofilm packaging will be used for all 2nd month onward subscription fulfillment.

We welcome all questions! You can reach out to us at hello@wearemikra.com. We look forward to hearing from you!