Requa Charcocaps A-D, now manufactured by W.F. Young, Inc. CharcoCaps Dietary Supplement Activated Charcoal Dietary Supplement provides 260mg of activated charcoal per capsule. Activated Charcoal USP has been produced to medical standards and is the purest form of carbon, the building-block element of the body, available today. Activated Charcoal has also been used for centuries as a natural internal detoxifier and is commonly used to help cleanse the body of unwanted materials. Imbalance of these toxins or other substances can lead to putrification and gas or excess flatus. CharcoCaps Activated Charcoal can adsorb or bind-up great quantities of these substances and carry them out of the body

• Naturally adsorbs the toxins that cause Flatus and Gas
• Natural internal detoxifier commonly used to help cleanse the body of unwanted materials
• Pure Activated Charcoal - natural source of carbon
• Clinical studies available

CharcoCaps Homeopathic AntiGas Formula and CharcoCaps Dietary Supplement offers fast, natural relief of intestinal gas. 
Millions of people struggle each day with abdominal bloating and gas. Though it is a common, natural bodily function (the average person passes gas more than 14 times per day) caused by many different factors, from the types of food, beverages or medications we consume, to stress or as a result of more serious conditions, it can be embarrassing for many, particularly if it arises in a public setting.

And that happens to many of us, according to a recent CharcoCaps survey, which found that nearly three quarters of adults (72 percent) admit to passing gas in public.

CharcoCaps Homeopathic AntiGas Formula, an over-the-counter product that contains Carbo Vegetabilis (activated charcoal), as well as additional homeopathic ingredients, is doctor-recommended to help stimulate and support the body's own defense system against the discomfort of intestinal gas and the embarrassing/uncomfortable symptoms associated with it while aiding in the fast relief of gas.  When CharcoCaps is taken before and after a meal, intestinal gas is reduced.

CharcoCaps Dietary Supplement, which contains activated charcoal, is a natural internal detoxifier commonly used to help cleanse the body of unwanted materials, and also adsorbs the toxins in the intestinal tract, which will reduce gas and odor naturally.

Activated Charcoal, an Age-Old Remedy for Reducing Embarrassing Gas, Now in Easy-to-Swallow Capsules for Everyday Gas Relief

When people think about activated charcoal, the vision that sometimes comes to mind is the charcoal briquette used in outdoor barbecues. Not true. Activated charcoal (or activated carbon), which is safe to ingest, is charcoal that has been heated with steam to approximately 1000° C to create a very porous surface -- so porous that is has an 'internal surface'. In fact, a teaspoon of activated charcoal has the surface area of an entire football field.

The use of activated charcoal dates back centuries ago as a natural internal detoxifier and was commonly used to help cleanse the body of unwanted material and assist with the healing process of the body. It is also widely used as an emergency antidote to treat certain kinds of poisoning (overdose) in humans by helping to prevent absorption of poison by the stomach and small intestines.

The activated charcoal in CharcoCaps Dietary Supplement helps reduce intestinal gas by attracting and condensing the gas molecules into the tiny pores that are created on the surface of the charcoal (which is called adsorbing) once it is activated. These gases are then carried out of the body on the surface of the charcoal. Activated charcoal is a powerful adsorbent that's safe and effective, according to clinical studies. CharcoCaps Dietary Supplement is a natural internal detoxifier commonly used to help cleanse the body of unwanted material and naturally adsorbs the toxins that cause gas and flatulence.

CharcoCaps Homeopathic AntiGas Formula stimulates and supports the body's own defenses against intestinal gas. Made from Carbo Vegetabilis (activated charcoal), Lycopodium Clavatum (club moss), Cinchona Officionalis (cinchona bark) and Sulphur, CharcoCaps offers support to the body's own defenses for fast relief of gas discomfort, pressure and bloating.

Doctors recommend two capsules with water at mealtime or at first sign of discomfort. CharcoCaps should not be taken within two hours of ingesting other medications and vitamins/supplements, as these medications can be adsorbed as well.

Managing Gas Isn't Rocket Science: Gas Tips from the Doctor
Daily flatulence is normal and necessary. In fact, the average person passes gas about 14 times per day (the human body produces one to three pints daily). However, some experience gas more than others, so here are some recommendations on how to minimize it.....

Keep a gas diary:
If gas has become more than just an occasional nuisance, try to determine if your gas is related to a particular food by noting the volume of gas within six hours of your last meal. It takes about a full six hours for portions of a meal to be released as gas, so if you have a particularly gassy sensation, it might not be that snack you just ate, but the meal you had earlier in the day. If you find that you are gassy, note all items in your last several meals to crosscheck against other meal periods where you experience gas.

Determine odor:
Non-smelling flatulence results from swallowed air, which is symptomatic of chewing gum, drinking through straws, sucking on hard candies or nervousness, rather than something you've eaten. Foul-smelling flatulence is related to the breakdown of actual foods as they go through the intestinal tract. If nutrients are poorly absorbed, they "feed" bacteria in the gut, which then produces the smelly flatulence.

Deactivate gas fast: Take CharcoCaps Homeopathic Formula products as a natural and safe way to relieve gas/flatulence. The activated charcoal/carbo vegetabilis in CharcoCaps is commonly used by people suffering from gas discomfort, pressure and bloating, since it serves to adsorb the gas, reducing both the gas and its smell.

Slow on fiber:
If your physician recommends that you increase your fiber intake, do this slowly. Fiber breaks down in the intestines and causes gas.
Walk it off: Instead of keeping still after a meal, get moving: take a post-dinner stroll, do some chores around the house, or walk the dog. Not only is this a nice excuse for a bit of exercise, but it will keep your body moving and gas flowing.

Consult your doctor:
If excessive or malodorous gas persists, see a doctor. What's making your belly bloat might not be gas, but a symptom of an underlying condition, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), celiac disease, pancreatic insufficiency or lactose intolerance. A gastroenterologist can make these determinations and prescribe proper diet and/or medication.

Gas & Travel: “Jet Bloat” a Common Side Effect of Air Travel
Whether you are taking to the skies for business or pleasure, be prepared for a lot of “jet bloat,” the body’s increased volume of gas that occurs from airline travel – the higher the altitude, the more the gas in our bodies expands. In fact, a survey for CharcoCaps™ Homeopathic AntiGas Formula found that 16 percent of adults admit to passing gas during public travel. Excessive gum chewing, candy sucking and air swallowing to equalize the inner ear air pressure for take-off and landing will lead to non-smelling flatulence, while harried eating at the airport is another contributor to jet bloat.

If you find yourself experiencing jet bloat and becoming gassier during airline travel, follow these guidelines for eating and drinking at the airport and while in flight:

When scouring the food court, avoid anything that you’ve shown intolerance for on the ground. If milk intolerance is your downfall – avoid all dairy. Try to avoid foods that will probably make you gassy, such as fried foods, beans, bananas, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, or broccoli. If you get gassy, the volume will expand, even in the pressurized cabin as you reach flight altitudes – so there will be even more volume of gas, which can lead to discomfort from jet bloat.

If you do eat gassy food, take over-the-counter CharcoCaps Homeopathic AntiGas Formula immediately, so you don’t inflate like a bag of pretzels as you reach cruising altitude. The Carbo Vegetabilis (activated charcoal) will stimulate the body’s defense system against the discomfort of intestinal gas. Travelers sitting near you on the plane will be grateful.

Drink beverages rich in electrolytes, such as tomato or fruit juices, which help with hydration. While water is also fine, avoid coffee, tea and sodas since they will dehydrate you, and the carbonation in the soda can cause gas issues. Since alcohol is also a dehydrator, hold off until you are on the ground at the hotel.