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Detox BOMB: Binder, Gut and Fasting Support
Regular price
$21.77
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Reduce mucus and inflammation...
Two ingredients: USP-grade coconut activated charcoal and food-grade diatomaceous earth. Neither is absorbed. Both are taken well away from everything else you swallow, which is the whole point of a binder routine.
For adults who use a binder in the evening or around a fasting window. Sold as 30, 60, and 90 day supplies.
- Lab Tested
- USP Grade Charcoal
- Coconut Shell
- Food-Grade DE
- Two Ingredients
- No Fillers
- No Flavors
- No Sugar
- No Sweeteners
Why people use it
- Charcoal binds by contact, not by chemistry you can feel. Activated charcoal is an adsorbent. It holds nonpolar, poorly water-soluble organic compounds in the gut lumen and passes straight through. Nothing is absorbed into you.
- The separation window is the product. Charcoal cannot tell a medicine from anything else. That is why this is dosed in the evening, 90 minutes to 2 hours clear of food, supplements, and prescriptions on both sides.
- Charcoal's binding is real and it is limited. A 1986 double-blind trial found charcoal lowered breath hydrogen and reported bloating after a lactulose challenge; a 1999 study in five volunteers found the binding sites appear to saturate in transit. Both are in the research drop-down, because the size of the window is the thing worth knowing.
- Diatomaceous earth is inert silica, and that's the point. Food-grade DE is mostly amorphous silicon dioxide. It isn't absorbed and it isn't metabolized - it moves through with the charcoal, which is why it has been used in binder blends for generations.
- Nothing added to work around. Two powders. No flavor, no sweetener, no carrier. You mix it and you drink it.
What's in the jar
The ratio of charcoal to diatomaceous earth is not disclosed, so this table is qualitative.
| Ingredient | What it contributes |
|---|---|
| USP Grade Coconut Activated Charcoal Powder | The adsorbent. Binds nonpolar, poorly water-soluble organic compounds in the gut and is not absorbed. It does not adsorb alcohols, metals such as iron and lithium, or electrolytes such as magnesium, potassium, and sodium. |
| Food-Grade Diatomaceous Earth | Fossil diatom silica, predominantly amorphous silicon dioxide with trace crystalline silica. Inert, food grade, and not absorbed - it passes through alongside the charcoal. |
Charcoal's binding profile and risks from Activated Charcoal, StatPearls. Diatomaceous earth composition from the National Pesticide Information Center. For scale, the EU register of authorised health claims sets 1 g of activated charcoal per serving as its condition of use; because the blend ratio here is not disclosed, a tablespoon of this powder cannot be converted to a charcoal amount.
How to use
- Take it in the evening, at least 90 minutes to 2 hours after your last meal, supplement, or medication.
- Do not take any other supplement or medication for 90 minutes afterward either. Both directions.
- Mix 1 tablespoon into juice, or water if you prefer. Adjust the liquid to taste.
- Drink plenty of water with it and after it. Binders taken with too little fluid are the usual route to constipation.
- Black stools are expected while you're taking charcoal.
- If you use other supplements alongside a binder, keep that 90-minute gap in both directions. It is the only rule on this page that isn't optional.
Sourcing & making
USP-grade activated charcoal made from coconut shell, blended with food-grade diatomaceous earth. Food grade matters here: calcined pool-grade diatomaceous earth carries far more crystalline silica and is not for ingestion. Lab tested before it's packed, in small batches when you order.
Full ingredients
- Food-Grade Diatomaceous Earth
- USP Grade Coconut Activated Charcoal Powder
Who it's for — and who it isn't
Good fit for:
- Adults who already run a binder routine and want a clean two-ingredient version of it
- People who build an evening or fasting window into their week and want something that fits it
- Practitioners who want every component visible on the label, with no proprietary blend
Probably not for you if:
- You have a bowel obstruction, recent gastrointestinal surgery, difficulty swallowing, or any condition that raises aspiration risk. StatPearls lists aspiration and bowel obstruction as the main charcoal risks.
Testing & quality
Every product is lab tested. Certificates of analysis on request, about a two-week turnaround. Every lot is tested for purity and contaminants before it's packed.
The research behind the ingredients
Published research on the ingredients in this product, for education. These studies were not conducted on this product.
USP Grade Coconut Activated Charcoal Powder
Efficacy of activated charcoal in reducing intestinal gas: a double-blind clinical trial
The American Journal of Gastroenterology · 1986 · RCT · n=30 US and 69 Indian participants
In a placebo-controlled double-blind trial in two populations with different diets and gut flora (30 participants in the United States, 69 in India), activated charcoal significantly reduced breath-hydrogen production after a lactulose challenge and reduced reported bloating and cramping versus placebo.
USP Grade Coconut Activated Charcoal Powder
Failure of Activated Charcoal to Reduce the Release of Gases Produced by the Colonic Flora
The American Journal of Gastroenterology · 1999 · controlled human trial (n=5, before/after) plus in vitro testing · n=5 healthy volunteers
Five healthy volunteers took 0.52 g of activated charcoal four times daily for one week and showed no significant reduction in sulfur gases, total faecal gas release or abdominal symptoms, and companion in-vitro work suggested charcoal's binding sites become saturated during gastrointestinal transit.
USP Grade Coconut Activated Charcoal Powder (separation from medications)
Activated charcoal impairs propantheline absorption
European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology · 1971 · human pharmacology trial · n=not stated in the record
When 5 g of activated charcoal was taken orally at the same time as 45-60 mg of propantheline, the drug's measured effects were reduced, and the authors concluded the interaction could be clinically meaningful for anyone taking charcoal-containing remedies.
Evidence note: Mixed and directly relevant: activated charcoal has human trial data on both sides - a 1986 double-blind trial found lower breath hydrogen and less reported bloating, a 1999 study in five volunteers found the effect absent and suggested binding sites saturate in transit. The most reproducible finding about oral charcoal is that it binds medications taken alongside it, which is what the 90-minute separation rule on this page is built on. Food-grade diatomaceous earth is studied as an inert, unabsorbed silica rather than in clinical outcome trials.
A note on iron
Iron is essential, but stored and unbound iron is reactive; it feeds oxidative stress. The body moves iron using copper-dependent ceruloplasmin and vitamin A, which is why we focus on whole-food copper and retinol rather than pushing more iron. If you are considering iron, test your levels first and talk it through with your practitioner. Iron is not right for everyone.
Ceruloplasmin-ferroportin system of iron traffic · Iron, NIH ODS
FAQ
Why must it be 90 minutes away from everything?
Charcoal binds by direct contact and cannot tell a medicine from anything else. In one controlled study, 5 g of charcoal taken with propantheline substantially reduced the drug's effect. The window is what protects your prescriptions and your supplements.
Does it bind heavy metals?
Charcoal's binding profile is for nonpolar, poorly water-soluble organic compounds. StatPearls lists metals including iron and lithium among the substances activated charcoal does not adsorb, along with alcohols and electrolytes. Use this as a general binder in the elimination window, not as a metal binder.
Is food-grade diatomaceous earth the same as the pool kind?
No. Food grade is predominantly amorphous silicon dioxide with trace crystalline silica. Calcined pool-grade material carries much more crystalline silica and is not for ingestion. Only food grade goes in this jar.
Why the evening?
It is the easiest place in a day to get a clean 90-minute-to-2-hour gap on both sides, after your last meal and before your morning routine. That is a scheduling reason, not a physiological one.
Can I use the dry powder on my skin?
We don't recommend it. This is formulated, tested, and labeled for oral use, and diatomaceous earth is abrasive enough to irritate skin and eyes. Use it as directed.
Pairs well with
- Micro Fiber Gut & Colon Support — fiber volume on the days you aren't running the binder
- Daily Biotic Capsules — the morning half of a gut routine, 90 minutes clear of this one
- Salt of Life — trace minerals with meals, well outside the binder window
Cautions
- Store cool and dry, away from light. The powder is highly stable when stored properly.
Lab Tested
Every product. COA on request, ~2 weeks.
Made Fresh to Order
Small batches, packed when you order, not warehoused.
Nothing Hidden
Two ingredients. No flavors, sweeteners, or carriers.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Nutrient figures are approximate reference values, not a lot-specific assay. Consult your healthcare provider before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or managing a health condition.
Regular price
$21.77
Size
Two ingredients: USP-grade coconut activated charcoal and food-grade diatomaceous earth. Neither is absorbed. Both are taken well away from everything else you swallow, which is the whole point of a binder routine.
For adults who use a binder in the evening or around a fasting window. Sold as 30, 60, and 90 day supplies.
- Lab Tested
- USP Grade Charcoal
- Coconut Shell
- Food-Grade DE
- Two Ingredients
- No Fillers
- No Flavors
- No Sugar
- No Sweeteners
Why people use it
- Charcoal binds by contact, not by chemistry you can feel. Activated charcoal is an adsorbent. It holds nonpolar, poorly water-soluble organic compounds in the gut lumen and passes straight through. Nothing is absorbed into you.
- The separation window is the product. Charcoal cannot tell a medicine from anything else. That is why this is dosed in the evening, 90 minutes to 2 hours clear of food, supplements, and prescriptions on both sides.
- Charcoal's binding is real and it is limited. A 1986 double-blind trial found charcoal lowered breath hydrogen and reported bloating after a lactulose challenge; a 1999 study in five volunteers found the binding sites appear to saturate in transit. Both are in the research drop-down, because the size of the window is the thing worth knowing.
- Diatomaceous earth is inert silica, and that's the point. Food-grade DE is mostly amorphous silicon dioxide. It isn't absorbed and it isn't metabolized - it moves through with the charcoal, which is why it has been used in binder blends for generations.
- Nothing added to work around. Two powders. No flavor, no sweetener, no carrier. You mix it and you drink it.
What's in the jar
The ratio of charcoal to diatomaceous earth is not disclosed, so this table is qualitative.
| Ingredient | What it contributes |
|---|---|
| USP Grade Coconut Activated Charcoal Powder | The adsorbent. Binds nonpolar, poorly water-soluble organic compounds in the gut and is not absorbed. It does not adsorb alcohols, metals such as iron and lithium, or electrolytes such as magnesium, potassium, and sodium. |
| Food-Grade Diatomaceous Earth | Fossil diatom silica, predominantly amorphous silicon dioxide with trace crystalline silica. Inert, food grade, and not absorbed - it passes through alongside the charcoal. |
Charcoal's binding profile and risks from Activated Charcoal, StatPearls. Diatomaceous earth composition from the National Pesticide Information Center. For scale, the EU register of authorised health claims sets 1 g of activated charcoal per serving as its condition of use; because the blend ratio here is not disclosed, a tablespoon of this powder cannot be converted to a charcoal amount.
How to use
- Take it in the evening, at least 90 minutes to 2 hours after your last meal, supplement, or medication.
- Do not take any other supplement or medication for 90 minutes afterward either. Both directions.
- Mix 1 tablespoon into juice, or water if you prefer. Adjust the liquid to taste.
- Drink plenty of water with it and after it. Binders taken with too little fluid are the usual route to constipation.
- Black stools are expected while you're taking charcoal.
- If you use other supplements alongside a binder, keep that 90-minute gap in both directions. It is the only rule on this page that isn't optional.
Sourcing & making
USP-grade activated charcoal made from coconut shell, blended with food-grade diatomaceous earth. Food grade matters here: calcined pool-grade diatomaceous earth carries far more crystalline silica and is not for ingestion. Lab tested before it's packed, in small batches when you order.
Full ingredients
- Food-Grade Diatomaceous Earth
- USP Grade Coconut Activated Charcoal Powder
Who it's for — and who it isn't
Good fit for:
- Adults who already run a binder routine and want a clean two-ingredient version of it
- People who build an evening or fasting window into their week and want something that fits it
- Practitioners who want every component visible on the label, with no proprietary blend
Probably not for you if:
- You have a bowel obstruction, recent gastrointestinal surgery, difficulty swallowing, or any condition that raises aspiration risk. StatPearls lists aspiration and bowel obstruction as the main charcoal risks.
Testing & quality
Every product is lab tested. Certificates of analysis on request, about a two-week turnaround. Every lot is tested for purity and contaminants before it's packed.
The research behind the ingredients
Published research on the ingredients in this product, for education. These studies were not conducted on this product.
USP Grade Coconut Activated Charcoal Powder
Efficacy of activated charcoal in reducing intestinal gas: a double-blind clinical trial
The American Journal of Gastroenterology · 1986 · RCT · n=30 US and 69 Indian participants
In a placebo-controlled double-blind trial in two populations with different diets and gut flora (30 participants in the United States, 69 in India), activated charcoal significantly reduced breath-hydrogen production after a lactulose challenge and reduced reported bloating and cramping versus placebo.
USP Grade Coconut Activated Charcoal Powder
Failure of Activated Charcoal to Reduce the Release of Gases Produced by the Colonic Flora
The American Journal of Gastroenterology · 1999 · controlled human trial (n=5, before/after) plus in vitro testing · n=5 healthy volunteers
Five healthy volunteers took 0.52 g of activated charcoal four times daily for one week and showed no significant reduction in sulfur gases, total faecal gas release or abdominal symptoms, and companion in-vitro work suggested charcoal's binding sites become saturated during gastrointestinal transit.
USP Grade Coconut Activated Charcoal Powder (separation from medications)
Activated charcoal impairs propantheline absorption
European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology · 1971 · human pharmacology trial · n=not stated in the record
When 5 g of activated charcoal was taken orally at the same time as 45-60 mg of propantheline, the drug's measured effects were reduced, and the authors concluded the interaction could be clinically meaningful for anyone taking charcoal-containing remedies.
Evidence note: Mixed and directly relevant: activated charcoal has human trial data on both sides - a 1986 double-blind trial found lower breath hydrogen and less reported bloating, a 1999 study in five volunteers found the effect absent and suggested binding sites saturate in transit. The most reproducible finding about oral charcoal is that it binds medications taken alongside it, which is what the 90-minute separation rule on this page is built on. Food-grade diatomaceous earth is studied as an inert, unabsorbed silica rather than in clinical outcome trials.
A note on iron
Iron is essential, but stored and unbound iron is reactive; it feeds oxidative stress. The body moves iron using copper-dependent ceruloplasmin and vitamin A, which is why we focus on whole-food copper and retinol rather than pushing more iron. If you are considering iron, test your levels first and talk it through with your practitioner. Iron is not right for everyone.
Ceruloplasmin-ferroportin system of iron traffic · Iron, NIH ODS
FAQ
Why must it be 90 minutes away from everything?
Charcoal binds by direct contact and cannot tell a medicine from anything else. In one controlled study, 5 g of charcoal taken with propantheline substantially reduced the drug's effect. The window is what protects your prescriptions and your supplements.
Does it bind heavy metals?
Charcoal's binding profile is for nonpolar, poorly water-soluble organic compounds. StatPearls lists metals including iron and lithium among the substances activated charcoal does not adsorb, along with alcohols and electrolytes. Use this as a general binder in the elimination window, not as a metal binder.
Is food-grade diatomaceous earth the same as the pool kind?
No. Food grade is predominantly amorphous silicon dioxide with trace crystalline silica. Calcined pool-grade material carries much more crystalline silica and is not for ingestion. Only food grade goes in this jar.
Why the evening?
It is the easiest place in a day to get a clean 90-minute-to-2-hour gap on both sides, after your last meal and before your morning routine. That is a scheduling reason, not a physiological one.
Can I use the dry powder on my skin?
We don't recommend it. This is formulated, tested, and labeled for oral use, and diatomaceous earth is abrasive enough to irritate skin and eyes. Use it as directed.
Pairs well with
- Micro Fiber Gut & Colon Support — fiber volume on the days you aren't running the binder
- Daily Biotic Capsules — the morning half of a gut routine, 90 minutes clear of this one
- Salt of Life — trace minerals with meals, well outside the binder window
Cautions
- Store cool and dry, away from light. The powder is highly stable when stored properly.
Lab Tested
Every product. COA on request, ~2 weeks.
Made Fresh to Order
Small batches, packed when you order, not warehoused.
Nothing Hidden
Two ingredients. No flavors, sweeteners, or carriers.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Nutrient figures are approximate reference values, not a lot-specific assay. Consult your healthcare provider before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or managing a health condition.
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