Do not eat activated charcoal “food” if you’re HIV positive.

The charcoal can absorb your medication and mean your HIV is not controlled. This also applies to other medications and conditions. If in doubt avoid any of these foods.

Plus, you know, it’s rank. Please share. https://twitter.com/foodinsider/status/1380881878480269315

You do not need “activated charcoal” to detox your body. That’s the job of your liver and kidneys.

For many people this drink could do more harm than good.

Another unintended side-effect of “activated charcoal” foodstuffs is that they can absorb oral contraceptives and PrEP - seriously increasing the risk of unwanted pregnancy and HIV transmission.

I know this isn’t a fun thread, but it’s important people know what they’re eating.