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2023-08-02 03:40:57 UTC - HELPFUL
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The European Chemical Agency labelled Borax as being “toxic to reproduction”, noting that “this substance may damage fertility and may damage the unborn child”. Other health bodies worldwide also caution against consuming it. Sources: https://fullfact.org/health/borax-toxic-arthritis-inflammation-hormones/ https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324167#what-is-borax https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2023/jul/27/facebook-posts/dont-ingest-borax-experts-say-the-cleaning-product/
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