Over 87 million of us struggle with bloating after we eat, and the internet is crowded with nearly as many potential solutions. One that got our attention recently: Activated charcoal for bloating.

Activated charcoal has been buzzy in the wellness world for years, popping up in a whole bunch of products—from facial cleansers to deodorants—and promising a slew of benefits, from unclogging pores ...

Medical researchers note a significant surge in activated charcoal’s popularity, with the ingredient appearing in everything from face masks to toothpaste. This centuries-old substance, traditionally ...