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Patents described it as "a filter mass of activated charcoal and cotton, with asbestos for structural integrity." However, the asbestos was the star: its fibrous structure created a dense matrix, capturing particles down to 0.3 microns finer than competitors

However, they are extremely sensitive to low pH and dynamic punctate mechanical stimulation, and adapt only when the mechanical stimulus becomes static

Its weaknesses include: addictive, found in many products, making it easy to develop a dependency

Drinking before a colonoscopy opens the door to complications that can be fatal

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