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Tanuki

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1. You were told, with evidence, in your other post that borax is toxic
Thu Nov 28, 2024, 11:06 PM
Nov 28

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 28 OP
You were told, with evidence, in your other post that borax is toxic Tanuki Nov 28 #1
Boron is an ingredient in Osteo-Biflex exmodee Nov 28 #3
I'm not the one equating them. Tanuki Nov 28 #5
Have you googled Boron for arthritis? Emile Nov 29 #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 28 #2
Borax Is... ProfessorGAC Nov 29 #17
I don't take anything my doc doesn't recommend Skittles Nov 28 #4
I was asking if you took it sorry Skittles I guess I should delete Tribetime Nov 28 #7
I do feel for you Skittles Nov 28 #9
Ty Skittles Tribetime Nov 28 #11
I know this might sound flippant but happybird Nov 28 #10
Try blueberries. They are a tasty anti inflammatory. wnylib Nov 28 #12
Yes. I can attest to the value of an anti-inflammatory diet--not only for arthritis but in general hlthe2b Nov 29 #14
NIH says Boron could be beneficial for SOME people. Have no idea otherwise, here's link. Silent Type Nov 28 #6
Thank you so much Tribetime Nov 28 #8
NIH or Lara Pizzorno? sl8 Nov 30 #24
Had a bad back for 35 years iamateacher Nov 29 #13
I've been through all that starting in nineteen ninety two Tribetime Nov 29 #18
A Few Things ProfessorGAC Nov 29 #16
Good points, but better is noting that long before LD50 there are very injurious effects. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Nov 29 #19
No Doubt ProfessorGAC Nov 29 #20
Man you are way above my pay grade Tribetime Nov 29 #22
I Spent 43 Years... ProfessorGAC Nov 30 #23
I did for about a year. Didn't work for me. Others swear by it. Clouds Passing Nov 29 #21
I don't know anything about "Boron". Niagara Nov 30 #25
I do take Boron, not necessarily for arthritis, although Mike 03 Nov 30 #26
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