Activated charcoal, also known as activated carbon, is highly porous form of carbon. It is made by heating natural materials to a very high temperature.

When heated, the charcoal “activation” process removes any impurities in the material while at the same time dramatically increases its adsorptive qualities (not to be confused with absorption). Adsorption is the process where molecules of a substance attach to the surface of another.

The surface of activated charcoal is very porous. There are millions of pores and crevices on the surface of charcoal particles. The tremendously porous structure of activated charcoal is what makes it capable of trapping toxins and chemicals in the body.

Scientifically, it acts by electrostatically binding molecules together. Positive charged toxins and gases bind to the negative charge of the porous activated charcoal. Because activated charcoal is not absorbed by your body, it carries toxins out of the body as it is excreted.

Our activated charcoal is USP (U. S. Pharmacopoeia) food-grade. It is odorless, tasteless and non-toxic, and considered safe for consumption by the FDA. It is generally very well-tolerated with no side effects.

Antler Farms Activated Charcoal is made from organic, wild harvested coconut shells.

Coconut shells are a clean, preferred source of activated charcoal. Coconut derived activated charcoal does not contain harmful materials, has a large amount of micro to mesopores (5 nm - 50 nm), and contains a neutral PH. The millions of tiny pores in our ultra-fine charcoal powder makes it a superior binding agent.

Our coconut activated charcoal comes from the wild, sustainable organic coconuts. The coconut shells are first thoroughly cleaned and fully dried. Next, the shells are steamed for many hours to a very high temperature, over 1,700°F degrees. This removes impurities and enlarges the pores, increasing the effectiveness of the charcoal.

It is important that the heating occurs without the presence of oxygen as this produces the optimum carbonization required for high quality charcoal. The activation process demands attention to all operating conditions including the amount of steam, heating time, temperature, oxygen content, and pressure.

Once the activated charcoal is cooled, it is washed with water to remove the soluble ash content. The activated charcoal is then finely ground and screened before encapsulation.

Antler Farms Activated Charcoal is 100% pure, clean activated charcoal. Vegan, gluten free, odorless and tasteless with no fillers, binders, chemicals, additives, or GMOs.