Tag: Activated carbon filter

According to the American Academy of Clinical Toxicology, activated charcoal is largely ineffective for treating poisonings caused by heavy metals such as iron and lithium. This critical medical distinction challenges popular detoxification myths and is central to understanding whether activated charcoal helps remove heavy metals effectively from the human body.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), many standard home water filters, including those in refrigerators, are primarily designed to improve the taste and smell of water, not necessarily remove all harmful pathogens. So, is fridge water healthier than tap water, or is it just a preference of taste?