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Can You Take Activated Charcoal and Probiotics Together?
May affect absorption
The short answer
Activated charcoal adsorbs substances in the GI tract, including probiotic bacteria, potentially neutralizing their benefits.
How to arrange timing
Take probiotics at least 2 hours away from activated charcoal.
Reference
Reference noted for this combination: Examine.com
Important context
Whether supplements suit you together also depends on dose, product formulation, health conditions, and medication use. Ask a doctor or pharmacist first if you take medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a chronic condition.