Adsorption is the process of typical absorption of gases by another solid or liquid body. All adsorbing elements have a very interesting property: they rapidly absorb, and after that absorb the inflammatory fluid, which is manifested both in allergic and other negative reactions of the body when counteracting the external environment. As a result, troubles and health problems in a person can occur completely suddenly, therefore it is very important to be prepared for everything, as well as know the basic rules of exposure to the body during poisoning and intoxication. Each person, at least once in his life, has felt these incredibly “wonderful” conditions: diarrhea, frequent vomiting, cramping and sometimes even unbearable pain. The error-free timely provision of first aid contributes to a quick correction and a speedy recovery of the patient.
Signs of excessive slagging (intoxication) of the body
- Skin rashes. Toxins and other harmful substances cause a high secretion of sebum, which leads to clogging of pores, inflammation and dull complexion.
- Frequent and dramatic mood swings. In an organism in a state of oversaturation with toxins, resistance to stress decreases significantly. This can be explained by disorders in the hormonal function of a person. Relaxing techniques, such as meditation, yoga, relaxation, will help reduce the amplitude of mood swings .
- Chronic lethargy, fatigue. Obvious indicators of excessive levels of toxic substances in the body are lethargy, decreased attention, drowsiness, apathy to everything that happens, weakness, powerlessness and lack of energy for normal life.
- Disorders of the processes in the intestines. Improper and unhealthy nutrition, such as fast food, fatty and carbohydrate foods, negatively affects the work of the digestive tract - intestinal motility decreases, constipation can occur. The produced bile acids and excess cholesterol are not excreted from the body in the allotted time, they are retained in it and absorbed into the bloodstream, poisoning the liver. In addition, junk food causes dependence, leads to obesity, diabetes and other health problems.
What are adsorbents
In the beginning, we already figured out the concept of “adsorbent”. What is it from the point of view of drug treatment? An adsorbent is a separate group of medications that adsorb from the gastrointestinal tract a variety of toxins, pathogenic microelements, with respect to pathogenic substances, gases and other allergens. Adsorbents activate healthy intestinal microflora, normalize the performance of its organs, lower the composition of urea and bilirubin in the blood. They may differ from each other, as they have several varieties. Basically, it all depends on the form of their interaction:
- Enter into an organic bond with the substance that they absorb.
- Form a special solution.
- The absorbed agent is drowned out.
Nowadays, adsorbents are commonly referred to the class of drugs that have amazing positive functions that allow them to be used for quick and effective treatment. They quite cope with all kinds of types of poisoning of any complexity.
The main feature of sorbents
Pharmacy medicines seem to collect substances that have a negative toxic effect, and also eliminate their activity. By linking them, they accumulate toxins from the body, relieve intolerable symptoms that cause painful pain, and also bring the person’s general condition back to normal. So, as you already understood, a sorbent is the same adsorbent. What is it, we figured out, it remains to understand under what alarming and painful conditions they will be useful and help to defeat them:
- Acute food poisoning.
- Intoxication with alcohol and their substitutes.
- Intoxication with medications, toxic drugs, chemicals or drugs.
- Relief from withdrawal.
- All sorts of deviations and more.
Anatomical and therapeutic separation of adsorbents
Doctors recommend still using medications - adsorbents. The drugs that are presented below are considered the most effective:
- Smecta.
- Activated or white coal.
- Polyphepan.
- Enterosgel.
- Polysorb.
- Sorbex.
- Sorbolong.
Nowadays, all of the above funds are actively used by customers. But before taking any medication directly, the patient basically needs to consult a qualified specialist. Such an integrated approach will help to solve a lot of problems that are somehow related to the irregular and insufficient functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.
Adsorbents are available both in powders and in the form of tablets, granules, oils, gels and various pastes. The type and form of release of funds is prescribed by the doctor after passing the diagnosis in an order that takes into account the personal characteristics of the human body.
What overdose or illiterate use can lead to
The wrong approach to taking drugs can cause various side effects. As you understand, each pharmacy sorbent has its own name. There are a lot of adsorbents now, but we will analyze possible side effects only from the most popular drugs.
White coal (adsorbent), or rather an overdose of it, is not so dangerous. The only thing you should pay attention to is the likelihood of allergic reactions. People with allergies should pay special attention to this.
Sorbex. As a side effect, severe nausea, intolerable abdominal pain can occur. As a result of taking the drug “Sorbex” for too long, it can cause constipation, diarrhea, flatulence, which can be dealt with only by completely stopping the use of this drug. This tool is undesirable to use for more than 14 days, because there may be a problem with the absorption of vitamins and various micronutrients and macrocells.
Smecta is a fairly popular drug. The main form of release is powder. Over a long period of use, it can cause prolonged constipation, activate the development of vitamin deficiencies, due to a violation of the absorption of essential vitamins and minerals into the body.
If we talk about black activated carbon (adsorbent), then it in large quantities can cause digestive disorders. The patient may have constipation, the stool is often painted black, it is likely the occurrence of diarrhea. It is worth noting that the use of activated carbon along with other drugs can significantly reduce its effectiveness.
Enterosgel, in turn, can lead to flatulence and gas formation in the intestines. Cramps, colic, vomiting - all these symptoms cause an almost instantaneous aversion to the medicine, and, as a result, the body completely refuses to take it.
Polyphepan is a natural adsorbent. What is polyphepan? Immediately I want to note that this drug is very unpleasant to take. It has a loose texture, the smell is practically absent, however, this tool tastes even somewhat disgusting. As a result of too prolonged use, Polyphepan can cause a deficiency of minerals in the body, the patient’s immunity decreases sharply, and he is no longer able to deal with various negative influences. That is why experts recommend taking polyphepan along with various vitamins, such as calcium, magnesium, iron, and so on.
"Atoxil" or "Polysorb" as a result of prolonged use can cause excruciating constipation, accompanied by colic and pain.
Natural Sorbent - Pectin
Having studied pharmacy adsorbents, drugs, names and their features, we turn to natural remedies. Let's start with pectin - a vitamin that is primarily found in fruits and vegetables.
This sorbent is completely natural, so it is able to rid the human body of the effects of toxins and chemicals. In addition, pectin has the unique property of binding harmful cholesterol and heavy metals such as lead and mercury. In the future, all these negative elements are completely eliminated from the human body. Thanks to this, various poisonings and pathologies of the human cardiovascular system are prevented.
In addition to medicines and other therapeutic agents that are used for various poisonings of the body, another very useful product is natural fiber. It is able to remove harmful substances from the human body, accumulated chemicals and toxins in the shortest possible time and with maximum benefit.
What foods contain fiber?
The above provides information on what sorbents and adsorbents are mainly in the pharmacy. But some foods can also act as an adsorbent. What it is? What foods are excellent substitutes for medicines?
You probably know that now in the store you can buy fiber in any form: whether it is bulk solids or in the form of small balls. However, experts still recommend consuming fiber from fruits and vegetables. It is she who is just the perfect sorbent. The following is a list of foods that are rich in fiber:
- Raisins, candied fruits, nuts.
- Berries such as gooseberries, prunes, red and black currants.
- Cereals: oatmeal, pearl barley, buckwheat.
- Mushrooms.
- Melon, bananas, apples, pumpkin.
Spices - analogues of adsorbents
Adsorbents such as coriander and garlic are also very suitable for cleaning the body. We will analyze the benefits of each product in more detail. Have you ever thought about the healing properties of coriander? Many do not attach much importance to it, but this is a big mistake, as coriander essential oil can relieve spasms and improve appetite. For people who suffer from digestive disorders, coriander will also be a great helper. In addition to all of the above, this spice also copes with the task of cleansing the body from heavy metals.
Now let's talk about garlic. We are all used to adding garlic to various dishes just to improve their taste and aroma. However, garlic is a valuable vegetable that can cause the liver to produce enzymes that help to remove residual toxins from the gastrointestinal tract. And besides everything else, this product has a pronounced choleretic effect, which means that it is able to improve digestion and establish the absorption of nutrients in the human body.
A little about the healing properties of green tea
As you know, it is green tea that is the most optimal way to cleanse the body of harmful substances and toxins. Perhaps this is the best adsorbent. No herbal tea can do this better than green tea. It contains a huge amount of antioxidants, which include catechins that affect the liver. As a result, the work of the body improves significantly, and the body quickly parted with the substances accumulated in it, which have a negative effect on it.
Thus, all natural adsorbents are excellent for cleaning, as they are truly the best products for removing chemicals and toxins from the body.