ID: tis the season to remember that activated charcoal can render oral birth control ineffective

  • Alcatorda@lemmy.world
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    8 hours ago

    The article you link to does not show any effect of activated charcoal on ovulation in women who use oral contraceptives. Not saying it’s a good idea to eat charcoal, but the study didn’t find an effect.

    • Shellbeach@lemmy.world
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      7 hours ago

      Activate charcoal is very common medicine to fight gas and/or mild intestinal discomfort. Very effective when my farts become too noxious and I need to debloat…

      Was it TMI…?