The Realities and Risks: What Are the Dangers of Eating Ashes?
                                
                                
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                                Despite some historical practices and modern detox fads, consuming ashes is incredibly dangerous. Activated charcoal, a specially prepared carbon product used in emergency medicine to treat certain poisonings, is a distinct substance from the toxic residue of household fires or cremated remains. This critical distinction is essential for anyone considering the supposed benefits of eating ashes.