“Activated charcoal doses of 25 to 100 grams in adults and 10 to 50 grams in children can prevent the absorption of other drugs,” Dr. Mersek says. That’s generally the therapeutic dose given ...

Over 87 million of us struggle with bloating after we eat, and the internet is crowded with nearly as many potential solutions. One that got our attention recently: Activated charcoal for bloating.