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2024-02-26 19:23:38 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 667013040EBDA763BEBA0F35DAC7321C9B691D039C85057D13A87C611D87B061
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There is currently no evidence supporting the specific use of borax for any health benefits. The effects of borax poisoning can include stomach irritation, vomiting, anemia, seizures, kidney injury, and even death. The Borax TikTok trend is not safe. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFnWNTG9fDU https://www.everydayhealth.com/healthy-living/can-bathing-in-borax-really-cure-inflammation-pain-toxins-and-is-it-safe/ https://www.healthline.com/health/is-borax-safe#TOC_TITLE_HDR_1 https://www.foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/consumer/keeping-food-safe/other-topics/borax-and-boric-acid
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