Did you know charcoal is processed with high heat, which “activates” it, which changes its internal structure making it more porous!? Activated charcoal powder can be made from coconut shells, bone char, olive pits, coal or sawdust ———— Activated charcoal has a negative electrical charge, which allows it to attract positively charged molecules, such as toxins and gasses which have a positive charge, which allows them to be adsorbed by the charcoal ——— Contrary to popular belief, Charcoal doesn’t absorb the toxins, but rather it works through a process called adsorption _________ Absorption is the reaction of elements, which can include nutrients, chemicals and toxins, that becomes soaked up and assimilated into the blood stream, whereas Adsorption is the chemical reaction where elements bind to a surface _________ Activated charcoal cannot be absorbed by the human body, which allows it to carry “toxins” out of the body _______ Activated charcoal can whiten teeth while supporting oral health by changing the pH balance in the mouth __________ It can whiten teeth by adsorbing plaque and microscopic organisms that can stain teeth, but be sure you only do this once per week, not every single day and don’t brush too hard, which can lead to abrasion of the enamel _______ #briannaapproved #allthecharcoal #dentaldiet #activatedcharcoal #oilpulling #holistichealth #oralhealth #phbalance #charcoalmask #charcoaltoothpaste #naturalteethwhitening #holisticdentistry (at Mother's Market & Kitchen Costa Mesa) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs3J_aZnVdN/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1szct9rl4cpjq