Bloating, Gas & Digestive Comfort

Nature’s Sunshine Activated Charcoal

By Nature’s Sunshine
$46.95
Pure activated charcoal providing 260mg per capsule to help reduce abdominal bloating, relieve flatulence and ease excessive intestinal gas when used around meals.
Bloating Relief
Flatulence Relief
Excess Gas Support
Pure Charcoal
No Added Excipients
Short-Term Use
Always read the label and follow the directions for use.
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Why you’ll love it
  • Helps reduce the occurrence of abdominal bloating
  • Relieves flatulence
  • Relieves excessive intestinal gas
  • Provides 260mg activated charcoal per capsule
  • Provides approximately 1g charcoal before a meal
  • Provides approximately 1g charcoal after a meal
  • Simple single-active-ingredient formula
  • No added fillers or binders in the charcoal formula
  • Peat-derived activated charcoal
  • Sourced from the Netherlands
  • Convenient encapsulated format
  • Gluten free
  • Lactose free
  • Soy free
  • Starch free
  • No added sugars
  • No added salt
  • Wheat free
  • No artificial colours
  • No artificial flavours
  • No artificial preservatives
  • Halal-certified capsule according to the manufacturer
  • Intended for short-term digestive support.
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Nature’s Sunshine Activated Charcoal

Key Benefits

A clear look at what this product is designed to support.

Nature’s Sunshine Activated Charcoal is a simple, single-ingredient digestive-support formula designed for short-term relief of abdominal bloating, excessive intestinal gas and flatulence.

Helps Reduce Bloating

Activated charcoal helps reduce the occurrence of abdominal bloating when taken according to the labelled directions around a meal.

Relieves Excess Gas

The formula is specifically indicated to relieve excessive intestinal gas and support greater digestive comfort.

Flatulence Relief

Activated charcoal helps relieve flatulence, making it useful for short-term support when uncomfortable intestinal gas is present.

Pure, Simple Formula

Each capsule contains 260mg activated charcoal with no added excipients in the charcoal formula, providing a straightforward single-active approach.

Why it works

Ingredient Spotlight

A closer look at the formula.

A deliberately simple formula built around pure activated charcoal, with no added fillers or binders in the active formulation.

Activated Charcoal — 260mg

Activated Charcoal — 260mg

Each capsule contains 260mg activated charcoal. Four capsules provide approximately 1.04g, while the complete before-and-after-meal serving provides approximately 2.08g.

Peat-Derived Charcoal

Peat-Derived Charcoal

Nature’s Sunshine currently sources its activated charcoal from peat—decomposed plant material—sourced from the Netherlands before processing and encapsulation.

No Added Excipients

No Added Excipients

The activated-charcoal formulation contains no added fillers, binders or other excipients, although the product is enclosed in a bovine-derived gelatin capsule.

Product Information

Everything you need to know

Nature’s Sunshine Activated Charcoal is a single-active digestive-support product formulated for short-term relief of abdominal bloating, flatulence and excessive intestinal gas.

260mg charcoal per capsule
2.08g per full serving
Bloating + gas relief
4 before + 4 after a meal
“Simple activated-charcoal support for occasional bloating, flatulence and excess intestinal gas.”
Key Ingredients ⌄

Each capsule contains:

  • Activated Charcoal — 260mg

4 capsules provide:

  • Activated Charcoal — 1,040mg / 1.04g

Full 8-capsule serving provides:

  • Activated Charcoal — 2,080mg / 2.08g
How to Take ⌄

Adults: Take 4 capsules 30 minutes before a meal and 4 capsules after the meal, or as professionally prescribed.

Take at least 2 hours away from prescription medications.

Use for short-term support only. Nature’s Sunshine recommends using it for no longer than 5 weeks at a time, followed by a 2-week break before recommencing.

Warnings ⌄
  • Adults only.
  • Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
  • Take at least 2 hours away from all prescription medications.
  • Activated charcoal may interfere with the absorption of medicines.
  • If you take medication or are unsure whether this product is suitable, speak with your healthcare professional before use.
  • Not recommended for long-term continuous use.
  • Nature’s Sunshine recommends no longer than 5 weeks at a time, followed by a 2-week break before recommencing.
  • Activated-charcoal products may interfere with nutrient absorption and should be used with caution in children; Nature’s Sunshine’s current Australian FAQ states this product is not recommended for people under 18 years.
  • If symptoms persist, talk to your healthcare professional.
  • Always read the label and follow the directions for use.
  • Keep out of reach of children.
  • Store below 30°C and protect from sunlight.
Allergens & Dietary Information ⌄

No added:

  • Gluten
  • Lactose
  • Soy
  • Starch
  • Sugars
  • Salt
  • Wheat products
  • Artificial colours
  • Artificial flavours
  • Artificial preservatives

Capsule information:

  • Contains bovine-derived gelatin
  • Not vegan
  • Not vegetarian
  • Manufacturer states the capsules are Halal certified.
How to Use

Simple and straightforward

Activated Charcoal uses a specific before-and-after-meal routine, so follow the full labelled directions and keep it separated from prescription medication.

Always follow the label and practitioner guidance.
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Take 4 Before Your Meal

Take 4 capsules approximately 30 minutes before a meal, providing about 1.04g of activated charcoal.

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Take 4 After Your Meal

Take another 4 capsules after the meal to complete the labelled eight-capsule serving.

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3

Separate From Medication

Keep Activated Charcoal at least 2 hours away from prescription medicines and use it only for short-term digestive support unless professionally prescribed.

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Practitioner Guidance

A practitioner-led approach

“Nature’s Sunshine Activated Charcoal provides a pure 260mg-per-capsule charcoal formula for short-term practitioner-guided support of abdominal bloating, excessive intestinal gas and flatulence.”

Victoria O'Sullivan
Victoria O'Sullivan Naturopath

2.08g Per Full Serving

The labelled eight-capsule serving provides approximately 2.08g activated charcoal, divided between the pre-meal and post-meal doses.

Single-Active Formula

Contains pure activated charcoal with no added excipients in the active formulation, making the ingredient profile straightforward.

Short-Term Use

Designed for occasional digestive support rather than continuous long-term supplementation, with medicine timing requiring particular attention.

What Our Customers Say

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★★★★★

“I keep this on hand for occasional bloating after heavier meals. The directions are very specific, so I make sure I take it well away from my regular medication.”

Lucinda M.
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★★★★★

“I wanted a simple activated charcoal product without lots of extra ingredients. I like that the amount in each capsule is clearly stated and the formula is very straightforward.”

Samantha R.
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★★★★★

“My practitioner suggested activated charcoal for occasional gas and bloating. I use it only when needed rather than as an everyday supplement, which works well for my routine.”

Helena T.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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Helpful answers about this product, how to use it and what to know before purchasing.

What is Nature’s Sunshine Activated Charcoal used for?⌄

It is formulated to help reduce the occurrence of abdominal bloating and relieve flatulence and excessive intestinal gas. It is designed for short-term digestive support rather than continuous daily use.

How much activated charcoal is in each capsule?⌄

Each capsule contains 260mg activated charcoal. Four capsules provide approximately 1.04g, and the full eight-capsule before-and-after-meal serving provides approximately 2.08g.

How do I take Nature’s Sunshine Activated Charcoal?⌄

Adults take 4 capsules approximately 30 minutes before a meal and another 4 capsules after the meal, or as professionally prescribed. This provides approximately 1g of activated charcoal before and 1g after the meal.

Can I take Activated Charcoal with medication?⌄

Activated charcoal can interfere with the absorption of medicines. Nature’s Sunshine instructs users to take it at least 2 hours away from prescription medications. Speak with your healthcare professional if you take medicines or are unsure whether it is appropriate for you.

Is Nature’s Sunshine Activated Charcoal vegan, and can I use it long term?⌄

It is not vegan or vegetarian because the capsules contain bovine-derived gelatin. It is also not recommended for continuous long-term use. Nature’s Sunshine recommends using it for no longer than 5 weeks at a time, followed by a 2-week break before recommencing.