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Tanuki

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1. You were told, with evidence, in your other post that borax is toxic
Fri Nov 29, 2024, 12:06 AM
Nov 2024

and should not be ingested!
Why are you persisting in this? You are being extremely irresponsible!

https://www.poison.org/articles/can-borax-treat-inflammation#:~:text=Is%20borax%20toxic%3F,green%20color%20after%j20eating%20borax.

...."Borax is a mineral-based compound that contains boron. It is commonly used as an industrial chemical, food preservative, and household cleaning product. Borax is not intended for human consumption, and may cause toxic effects when swallowed, inhaled, or applied to the skin. There is minimal evidence supporting the use of borax as an anti-inflammatory agent in humans.
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Borax and other boron-containing compounds can be poisonous when eaten, inhaled, or applied to the skin. Short-term consumption of borax can result in stomach irritation, vomiting, and diarrhea. Vomit and stool may turn a blue-green color after eating borax. Skin redness, rashes, and peeling skin can also occur in people who eat borax. People who eat borax for weeks or longer may develop anemia and seizures. When borax comes into contact with human skin, it can cause skin rashes, itching, and allergic reactions in susceptible individuals. "

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Self delete [View all] Tribetime Nov 2024 OP
You were told, with evidence, in your other post that borax is toxic Tanuki Nov 2024 #1
Boron is an ingredient in Osteo-Biflex exmodee Nov 2024 #3
I'm not the one equating them. Tanuki Nov 2024 #5
Have you googled Boron for arthritis? Emile Nov 2024 #15
Borax is not Boron even tho it contains Boron. Just like table salt is not Chlorine even tho it contains Chlorine. . Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2024 #2
Borax Is... ProfessorGAC Nov 2024 #17
I don't take anything my doc doesn't recommend Skittles Nov 2024 #4
I was asking if you took it sorry Skittles I guess I should delete Tribetime Nov 2024 #7
I do feel for you Skittles Nov 2024 #9
Ty Skittles Tribetime Nov 2024 #11
I know this might sound flippant but happybird Nov 2024 #10
Try blueberries. They are a tasty anti inflammatory. wnylib Nov 2024 #12
Yes. I can attest to the value of an anti-inflammatory diet--not only for arthritis but in general hlthe2b Nov 2024 #14
NIH says Boron could be beneficial for SOME people. Have no idea otherwise, here's link. Silent Type Nov 2024 #6
Thank you so much Tribetime Nov 2024 #8
NIH or Lara Pizzorno? sl8 Nov 2024 #24
Had a bad back for 35 years iamateacher Nov 2024 #13
I've been through all that starting in nineteen ninety two Tribetime Nov 2024 #18
A Few Things ProfessorGAC Nov 2024 #16
Good points, but better is noting that long before LD50 there are very injurious effects. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2024 #19
No Doubt ProfessorGAC Nov 2024 #20
Man you are way above my pay grade Tribetime Nov 2024 #22
I Spent 43 Years... ProfessorGAC Nov 2024 #23
I did for about a year. Didn't work for me. Others swear by it. Clouds Passing Nov 2024 #21
I don't know anything about "Boron". Niagara Nov 2024 #25
I do take Boron, not necessarily for arthritis, although Mike 03 Nov 2024 #26
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