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Tanuki

(15,406 posts)
3. Nope. Please read this!
Thu Nov 28, 2024, 10:24 PM
Nov 28
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/trending-borax#:~:text=No%2C%20borax%20is%20not%20the,that's%20essential%20for%20plant%20growth.
...."Is borax the same as boron?
No, borax is not the same as born. While both borax and boron are naturally occurring, borax isn't a food-grade substance. Rather, we use it for cleaning and other purposes.

Boron is a naturally occurring element found in the Earth's crust that’s essential for plant growth. We find it in varying concentrations in different foods. While not classified as a traditional essential nutrient, some research suggests that boron could have several health benefits when consumed in appropriate amounts (1).

Should I drink borax?

No, you should not drink borax. Drinking borax will not improve your health. In fact, it may cause adverse health events.

Will drinking or consuming borax cause harm?
Drinking and consuming borax cause harm, including headache, fever, nausea, vomiting, red eyes, and more severe adverse health impacts at high levels.

If you're based in the United States, and you or someone you know has consumed borax, contact the poison control hotline at 1-800-222-1222. It's available 24/7 and connects you to a local poison control center.

Otherwise, contact your local healthcare professional for medical assistance."

Tribetime

(6,418 posts)
5. Sodium Borate ...is Boron ...is Borax
Thu Nov 28, 2024, 10:40 PM
Nov 28

That's what Borax is ...my question is have you used it

Bernardo de La Paz

(51,343 posts)
7. WRONG. Your statement is like saying table salt sodium chloride NaCl is the same as chlorine gas Cl. Shaking my head
Thu Nov 28, 2024, 10:46 PM
Nov 28

You are dangerous.

Tribetime

(6,418 posts)
8. Ty for opening my eyes that this customer of mine
Fri Nov 29, 2024, 11:07 AM
Nov 29

Is a quack ...he's been taking Borax for over a year to save money, but Boron is not expensive..TY

Tanuki

(15,406 posts)
11. I hope I didn't sound harsh, but I was afraid
Fri Nov 29, 2024, 11:22 AM
Nov 29

you might inadvertently harm yourself! I feel relieved that you won't try something dangerous and I wish you the best success in managing your arthritis!

Bernardo de La Paz

(51,343 posts)
12. You are welcome and kudos to you for taking in information. And thanks to Tanuki
Fri Nov 29, 2024, 11:28 AM
Nov 29

It's important to get basic chemistry right when tinkering with biochemistry. Life, especially these days, is complicated but the more we can understand the better.

Bernardo de La Paz

(51,343 posts)
6. WRONG! Not at all! One is an element; the other is a sodium salt. Very different!
Thu Nov 28, 2024, 10:44 PM
Nov 28
Sodium borate is a generic name for any salt of sodium with an anion consisting of boron and oxygen, and possibly hydrogen, or any hydrate thereof. It can be seen as a hydrated sodium salt of the appropriate boroxy acid, although the latter may not be a stable compound. Many sodium borates have important industrial and household applications; the best known being borax,₂[B₄O₅₄]²⁻·8H₂O = Na₂B₄H₂₀O₁₇.


Boron is the element, meaning all on its own, not in a molecule.

Please, never give any advice about chemicals and nutrients when you make such big dangerous mistakes!

TBF

(34,804 posts)
4. Health insurance "suppressing natural cures" - IDK
Thu Nov 28, 2024, 10:40 PM
Nov 28

I think it's more they don't want to pay for anything!

At any rate, I have rheumatoid arthritis, but I'm also on a blood thinner long term for other issues. So I always do the medication checker to make sure things don't interact (even if it's "natural" ). Just to be on safe side. Other than that, I do believe the food we eat affects us too, along with looking for natural remedies when I can.

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