10 best sorbents for cleansing the body
Every day, a huge amount of toxins enter our body. The same amount is produced inside us in the process of metabolism and in various diseases. Sorbents will help to cope with acute and chronic intoxication – preparations for the “general cleaning” of the body

Sorbents for cleaning the body may be needed in emergency cases, for example, with intestinal infections, alcohol and food poisoning. No less important are sorbents for chronic intoxication, from which most people suffer. Poor ecology, unbalanced nutrition, bad habits and chronic diseases lead to the fact that our body can not cope with the removal of toxins. In this case, sorbents can also help.

Rating of the top 10 effective and inexpensive sorbents for body cleansing according to KP

Together with experts, we have selected the 10 best sorbents for body cleansing. Our rating included sorbents in the form of tablets, powders, gels and oral solutions. Some preparations are more suitable for emergency cleansing, others for long-term use, for example, during a detox.

Sorbents for cleansing the body can be chosen independently, but it is better to first consult with a doctor, nutritionist or nutritionist.

1. Liquid coal

The sorbent of the new generation “Liquid Coal” opens our rating. Despite the name, there is no coal in the composition. But there is natural apple pectin, which removes toxins, slags and salts of heavy metals ten times more efficiently than ordinary activated charcoal, prebiotic inulin, which normalizes digestion and improves intestinal microflora, as well as succinic acid and taurine – for the rapid removal of harmful substances and improving overall well-being.

“Liquid coal” is prescribed not only for poisoning or the treatment of acute intestinal infections, but also helps to cleanse the body of toxins and toxins, improve metabolic processes and bring the figure in order for the summer. Due to the natural composition based on apple pectin, the drug is combined with any diet and is suitable for vegetarians. For a complete cleansing of the body and weight loss, it is enough to take “Liquid Coal” for 7-10 days.

The sorbent is produced in the form of a powder for preparing a drink and in the form of a ready-to-use gel in sticks with a pleasant apple flavor. Take the sorbent one hour before meals.

natural composition, effective action (removes toxins ten times better than ordinary activated carbon), improves intestinal microflora, helps cleanse the body of toxins and lose weight, pleasant apple taste.
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liquid coal
New generation sorbent
“Liquid Coal” due to its natural composition, it quickly removes toxins and toxins, helps to normalize digestion and improve overall well-being
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2. Entegnin

BAA of plant origin based on lignin (wood processing product). It binds and removes toxic substances of various origins: allergens, viral and bacterial toxins, salts of heavy metals, drug residues. Helps to stop diarrhea, lower blood cholesterol levels, inhibits the activity of free radicals. Serves as a source of dietary fiber and favorably affects the intestinal microflora.

Contraindications: hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, pregnancy, lactation, constipation, anacid gastritis.

natural composition; complex action: detoxification, antioxidant, antidiarrheal.
at one time you need to drink a lot of tablets (4-6 pieces).
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3. Phyto-mucil Norm

Plant sorbent based on psyllium seeds and plum fruits2. Does not contain artificial additives and genetically modified substances2. The drug helps to normalize the stool, get rid of bloating, constipation and diarrhea.2. Promotes the reproduction of beneficial intestinal microflora and improves the functioning of the intestines – a filter organ that plays an important role in the removal of toxins and toxins. Produced in the form of a powder, from which a solution for oral administration is prepared.

Contraindications: acute inflammatory diseases and obstruction of the gastrointestinal tract, individual intolerance to the components.

natural composition; efficiency; the minimum number of contraindications; Suitable for adults and children from 3 years old.
Rarely found in pharmacies.
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4. Polyphepan 

Enterosorbent based on lignin, a product of wood processing. An effective detoxifier that can help with food poisoning, intestinal infections, ethanol poisoning, heavy metal salts and other toxic substances. Polyphepan is also used to treat food and drug allergies and chronic intoxication, for example, against the background of dysbacteriosis, obesity, kidney and liver failure. 

Contraindications: individual intolerance, intestinal atony, exacerbation of gastric and duodenal ulcers, anacid gastritis. 

suitable for infants; efficiency; low price in the segment.
long-term use may interfere with the absorption of calcium and vitamins.
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5. Enterosgel

Enterosorbent, which is prescribed for toxicosis, dysbacteriosis, acute intestinal infections, alcohol poisoning, heavy metal salts, drugs4. Helps with food and drug allergies, suitable for the prevention of intoxication in workers in hazardous industries4. Enterosgel can be taken by adults, pregnant and lactating women, children from the first weeks of life. Available as a paste for oral administration.

Contraindications: intestinal atony, individual intolerance to the components.

suitable for the whole family; convenient form of release – it is easier for many to take a paste than tablets or capsules.
may cause nausea and constipation; when taken simultaneously, it reduces the absorption of other drugs.
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6. Atoxyl

Silicon dioxide-based enterosorbent acts in the gastrointestinal tract, absorbs and removes toxins of various origins: food and drug allergens, viral and bacterial toxins, harmful metabolic products. Produced in the form of a powder for the preparation of a solution. It is used in the complex therapy of intestinal infections, food poisoning, allergic diseases. It can be used externally for the treatment of purulent wounds and ulcers.

Contraindications: individual sensitivity to silicon dioxide, intestinal obstruction, exacerbation of gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer, pregnancy and lactation.

even a small amount of the drug quickly and effectively removes toxins; suitable for adults and children over 1 year old; can be used for indoor and outdoor use.
should not be taken simultaneously with certain drugs, including acetylsalicylic acid, nicotinic acid, simvastatin.

7. Smecta

Smecta is a preparation of natural origin with adsorbing and antidiarrheal properties.5. Acts in the gastrointestinal tract, where it neutralizes and “binds” bacteria, viruses, food and drug allergens5. Helps with acute and chronic diarrhea, dysbacteriosis, heartburn, bloating5.

Contraindications: individual intolerance to the components, fructose intolerance, intestinal obstruction, glucose-galactose malabsorption, sucrase-isomaltase deficiency.

helps with diarrhea and other disorders in the digestive tract; suitable for adults, children from the first weeks of life, pregnant and lactating women.
may cause constipation.
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8. Enterodesis

The sorbent is available in the form of a powder, from which a solution for oral administration is prepared. Enterodes acts in the gastrointestinal tract – absorbs and removes toxins that come from outside or formed during metabolism6. The drug is prescribed for intoxication against the background of acute infectious diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, renal and hepatic insufficiency.6.

Contraindications: individual intolerance to the components, with caution during pregnancy and lactation.

suitable for adults and children from the first year of life; effective in intestinal infections.
may cause short-term nausea and vomiting; specific taste (which can be improved with fruit juices and sugar).
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9. Filtrum-STI

Sorbent in the form of tablets, which are recommended to be crushed before use. The active substance is hydrolytic lignin, a wood processing product. Lignin molecules are not absorbed by the body, but collect pathogenic viruses and bacteria, urea, cholesterol, bilirubin, food and drug toxins on their surface. The drug is prescribed for acute poisoning with alcohol and chemical compounds, for intestinal infections, food poisoning, drug allergies.

Contraindications: individual intolerance to the components, intestinal atony, gastric and duodenal ulcers.

suitable for adults and children from the first weeks of life; quickly removes toxins from the body; low price in the segment.
sometimes causes constipation and allergic reactions; tablets must be crushed before use, which is not very convenient.
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10. Activated carbon

The most famous and at the same time inexpensive sorbent. It has high adsorbing properties, therefore it effectively absorbs and neutralizes plant, bacterial and animal toxins, alcohol, drugs, phenol and hydrocyanic acid derivatives. “Binds” some metabolic products: bilirubin, urea, cholesterol. It is not absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract and is excreted unchanged. Available in the form of tablets and powder.

Contraindications: ulcerative lesions and bleeding of the gastrointestinal tract, intestinal atony, individual intolerance. With caution during pregnancy and lactation.

suitable for children and adults; fast action; low price in the segment.
at one time you have to drink a large number of tablets; not suitable for long-term use, because together with toxins it removes vitamins and minerals from the body.
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How to choose sorbents for cleaning the body

If your doctor has not prescribed you a certain drug, pay attention to several parameters:

  • indications for use;
  • contraindications
  • sorption capacity (what amount of the drug is needed to achieve the effect);
  • the ability to be excreted from the body unchanged.

“As an SOS remedy for poisoning, alcohol or other intoxications, it is better to choose a drug with the highest sorption capacity,” says nutritionist Anna Batueva. – The most common and well-known penny option is activated carbon. It copes well with intoxication, but for effectiveness it is necessary to drink a sufficiently large number of tablets at a time. In addition, activated carbon is not very picky: in addition to harmful substances, it also takes useful microelements with it. Hence, it is not suitable for long-term use.

Smecta or Enterosgel have an average sorption capacity, Polysorb and Atoxil are the largest. This means that the volume here is smaller, and it is easier to drink them. If we are talking about long-term use, for example, during a detox course, then it is worth choosing drugs that do not injure the mucous membranes of the gastrointestinal tract – Enterosgel, Smecta, Polysorb.

The form of release of the drug matters. Some people find it easier to take capsules and tablets, others – powders and gels that need to be diluted in water.

Reviews of doctors about sorbents for cleaning the body

Sorbents are widely used in medical practice. Doctors prescribe these drugs for poisoning, intestinal infections, allergic diseases, gastrointestinal pathologies. But at the same time, experts remind that sorbents have contraindications and can cause a deficiency of vitamins, minerals and nutrients. Therefore, it is better to coordinate the intake of drugs with a doctor, or at least not take them for too long.

Popular questions and answers

The problems of cleansing the body are of concern to many, especially in the spring, when many feel a breakdown and want to quickly get in shape. Our experts answer popular questions: nutritionist Anna Batueva, chiropractor Uson Nazarov and nutritionist Evgenia Manushina.

How to understand that the body needs to be cleansed?

– The most common symptoms – frequent headaches, muscle weakness, chronic fatigue – are non-specific and occur in most “conditionally healthy” people. You can think about intoxication if others are added to non-specific symptoms:

• intolerance to odors (cosmetics, perfumes, tobacco smoke);

• frequent skin rashes, dermatitis and acne;

• unusual reactions to dietary supplements and medicines;

• problems with memory and attention;

• swelling, pallor of the skin.

Sorbents will help to cope with toxins, but it is better not to limit yourself to taking drugs, but to go through a detox program – a comprehensive cleansing of the body.

What products are suitable for cleansing the body?

— There are quite a few such products, so we list a few of the most effective.

• Green leafy vegetables – spinach, lettuce, celery, cabbage – clean the liver well. They can be eaten raw, added to side dishes, juices, salads.

• Garlic, due to its spicy taste, will decorate any main dishes, help the heart and liver, rid the body of toxins.

• Lemon is a supplier of vitamin C for the body. It can be eaten in slices, added to water along with honey – such a drink quenches thirst with health benefits. Lemon also adds spice to salads and meat dishes.

• Green tea. It is much healthier than black or coffee. It is a source of antioxidants and catechins that support liver function. It can also help you get rid of excess fluid.

• Beetroot is the most important detox product. Beets are an assistant to the digestive system, an “expert” in removing toxins. It is recommended to drink fresh juice of this vegetable, make salads based on it, cook soups. However, people with an unhealthy liver and intestines should consume beets with caution.

• Ginger. It contains a lot of essential oil, amino acids and vitamins. The spice stimulates the formation of gastric juice and helps food to be absorbed.

• Brown rice is a natural sorbent with no side effects. Due to the large amount of fiber, it improves the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. The best way to prepare it is by boiling.

Is it possible to use folk remedies to cleanse the body?

– First you need to understand what is meant by “folk remedies”. Not so long ago, it was very fashionable to “cleanse” with lemon juice and vegetable oil. This combination can be dangerous even for a healthy person, not to mention people with liver and gastrointestinal diseases. The same can be said about extreme fasting – the rejection of solid food for several days. Therefore, before using any folk remedy, it is better to consult a dietitian.

Sources of:

  1. Vidal. Reference book of medicines. Zosterin-Ultra https://www.vidal.ru/drugs/zosterin-ultra-60
  2. Vidal. Reference book of medicines. Fitomucil Norm https://www.vidal.ru/drugs/phytomucil-norm-1
  3. Register of medicines of Russia. Polysorb https://www.rlsnet.ru/tn_index_id_1471.htm
  4. Register of medicines of Russia. Enterosgel https://www.rlsnet.ru/tn_index_id_5646.htm
  5. Register of medicines of Russia. Smekta. https://www.rlsnet.ru/tn_index_id_2936.htm
  6. Register of medicines of Russia. Enterodes. https://www.rlsnet.ru/tn_index_id_5491.htm
  7. Vidal. Reference book of medicines. Filtrum. https://www.vidal.ru/drugs/filtrum

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