Posted by Cher (Norfolk) on 01/31/2021
I've been reading on the second page of these posts that one poster said he felt Borax supplies 75 mg in a 1/8 tsp--but Dr. Newnham said "...40-60 grams was a dangerous dose and children had been killed with much smaller doses...... So I took 30 mg of borax twice daily, this was 6 mg of elemental boron a day and in a week the pain was less, in ten days the pain was less. In three weeks the pain, swelling and stiffness had all gone, so I stopped taking the borax. A year later the pain and swelling returned so I took more borax and in two weeks all was right again."
It seems that if 75 mg is 1/8 of a tsp, but Dr N. took 60, forgive my math (it's horrible) but wouldn't that mean you should be taking less than 1/8 to get 60 mg (his 30 mg 2x a day)??? So why is everyone taking so much more than he researched and recommended? Pls explain. I am all ears and I don't want to take too much or risk poisoning myself!! Tnx
Posted by Ronnie (Ohio) on 11/25/2017
I thought the same thing I am reading online upper tolerable limit for boron is 20 mg a day, I broke out my smidgeon (1/32 tsp) measuring spoon and filled it about a third full..probably about 7 mg..if my calculations are right..
Posted by Pascale (France) on 11/05/2021
Posted by Claudine (New York, Ny) on 02/15/2013
Hi Maria, I personally would be careful with that amount of borax for someone your mother's age. If she starts to detox from heavy metals too rapidly, it might cause her to weaken considerably. How about considering the homeopathic dosage of borax instead of the powder?
Posted by Bill (San Fernando, San Fernando, Philippines) on 03/07/2011
Hi Richard... Ted's Borax remedy entails that you do the following:
* Mix 1/8 tspn(for women) or 1/4 tspn(for men) in one liter of water.
* Drink one liter of this mixture every day for only four days a week. So, that's for days taking the mixture then three days off the mixture every week.
Posted by Samved (Paris, France) on 05/24/2025
to sixwolves
We have to take into account the censorship that medical professionals are subject to.
Example with vit D: if we follow the official recommended dosages (here in France), you'll barely keep alive, but you'll never increase your serum vit D level.
As for borax, I've read that you should gradually increase the dosage, so listen to your body and do it carefully.
Be sure to take cofactors as a precaution (vit D, good quality magnesium, etc.).
Posted by Robert (Clemson, SC) on 11/22/2022
Is it okay to start if one has Ulcers?
Posted by Tom (San Diego ) on 08/24/2024
Do you see any problem with adding borax to morning coffee? I've been adding 1/4tsp to my coffee for a few days now with no issues. Just want to be sure it can still work though. Thanks.
Posted by Tom Gibson (San Diego, CA) on 08/26/2024
Thanks for the response, Art.
Posted by Val (Switzerland) on 03/23/2019
sorry for the confusion, just spotted that actually the boron is just 11% in the borax which makes your calculation OK. Regards Val
Posted by Virginia (Tasmania, Australia) on 09/16/2018
Hi Rob. I just weighed 1 tsp of borax obtained from Blants on my commercial scale and it weighs between 4 and 5 grams.....
Posted by Sue (NY) on 06/04/2023
I know, RIGHT??
Don't get me started on X-rays!
I've had so many in my life-I'm surprised I don't glow in the dark!
Posted by Mike62 (Denver) on 02/26/2014
Sandra: I take 250mg borax/day.
Posted by Sandra (Sydney, Australia ) on 02/18/2013
Maria, I don't think I would be giving my 87 year old mother borax. I would keep to foods.
Apple Cider vinegar (1-2 tablespoons in a big glass of water) and lemon juice every morning in warm water are both good for arthritis. They both dissolve the calcium deposits around the arthritic joints. If you have ever had a kettle that calcified and cleaned it with vinegar you can see how it dissolves calcified things.
I don't know whether borax is organic or inorganic. If it is inorganic the body cannot utilise it. Apple cider vinegar and lemon juice are organic and have many health benefits apart from being good for arthritis.
Posted by Debbie (Ca) on 12/15/2016
Thanks for that comment - I was about to respond with the same but you did so very well. There is quite a bit of misunderstanding out there in regards to nutrition - not everyone takes chemistry in college. As a microbiologist I try to offer some information in regards to yeast infection and normalizing gut flora. Much is lost to people of the order generation that did not have the advantage of education our kids have today - basic biology and chemistry principles are now taught at junior high levels. Hopefully they'll have a solid grasp of these kind of things an will be capable of choosing alternative healing practices with understanding and confidence.
Posted by Nicholas (Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire) on 01/30/2010
Hi I have nothing against borax but just so you know what levels are harmful or have adverse effects I wanted to post this abstract from a study in the area. I would be keen to hear feedback, I unfortunatly can't access the study myself without paying to see it. So the limited information I have attained from this study is that you are safe to use borax as long as you can keep the levels at 175 ppm as (boron equivalent).
What sort of dose that is I do not know and would not like to go over it.
Now I have heard it is a great chemical for chelation of metals. Does it also chelate fluorides? This is really my main interest as fluorides are recommended to be kept below a certain level and evidence suggests I would be surpassing this. Not that I would no how to test this to be true.
One last comment the zeolite clinoptilite sounds brilliant for taking the heavy metals, I have done little research into it, all thoughts and responses welcome. Thank you
Here's the abstract:
Abstract
In Sprague-Dawley rats the acute po LD50 values for borax were 4.5 g/kg and 4.98 g/kg in males and females. respectively; boric acid, 3.45 g/kg in males and 4.08 g/kg in females. In Long-Evans male rats the LD50 values for borax and boric acid were 6.08 g/kg and 3.16 g/kg, respectively. In 90 day feeding studies, rats tolerated both borax and boric acid at 525 ppm boron equivalent. Dogs displayed no adverse effect at 175 ppm of borax (as boron equivalent) and 525 ppm of boric acid (as boron equivalent). In rats, high boron levels at 1750 and 5250 ppm of both compounds caused growth suppression, decreased food utilization efficiency, degeneration of gonads and skin desquamation on the paws and tails. At the 1750 ppm level, both boron compounds produced testicular atrophy in all male dogs. Two year dietary feeding studies indicated that both borax and boric acid could be tolerated by rats and dogs at 350 ppm boron equivalent. Rats fed dietary boron compounds at 1170 ppm levels showed toxic signs which were found to be similar to those observed in subchronic studies. Testicular degeneration was also observed in rats and dogs fed 1170 ppm levels. Reproduction studies revealed that rats fed both borax and boric acid at 1170 ppm boron equivalent were sterile. Both compounds at 350 ppm boron equivalent had no adverse effect on fertility, lactation, litter size, weight and appearance.
Posted by Lucia (Queensland ) on 08/16/2024
Are you able to give me some information on dosages for the fenbenzadole, ivermectin and borax. We are currently taking diatomacious earth, zeolite and fulvic acid, which has helped with energy levels. We both have a lot of inflammation in our joints, which we would like to get rid of.
Posted by Ann (US) on 08/18/2024
Watch ~my LDN story~ type of videos on YouTube. It could be a life changer (saver).
Posted by Christine (USA) on 05/22/2019
Hello, I want to point out that according to
https://www.aqua-calc.com/calculate/weight-to-volume 1000 mg equalts 0.12 tsp or close to 1/8 tsp and not 1/4 tsp as mentioned "¼ teaspoon (940 mg ~ 1,000 mg) of borax" in your article. "The density of borax is 1.73 gram/cm^3. A gram therefore has a volume of 0.58 cm^3. However a teaspoon is 5cm^3. Therefore 1 gram of borax is about a tenth of a teaspoon. Or if you prefer: 1 teaspoon full of borax is about 9 gram" So 1/4 tsp should have approx. 226 mg of boron. Please advise if you agree. Thank you, Christine
Posted by Will (Vancan) on 11/08/2019
How fine or coarse your borax is granulated would affect density in practice, I would think, negligible or not I'm not sure
Posted by Bev (Charlotte) on 02/15/2017
Boron is in most multi vitamins.
Posted by Chris (Miami, Fl, Usa) on 02/27/2013
I have yet to find any discussion on how long of a period of time it is safe to take 1/4 teaspoon of Borax per liter of water. I have been doing 4 days on and 3 days off to help raise my PH while taking many other natural remedies to kill my H. Pylori. I like the idea of raising my PH that I would like to know a recommended maintenence plan for the rest of my life using Borax. For example is it safe to have a little every day or continue to do 4 days on and 3 days off? Also, is it too hard on the body to do the sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate while using the Borax for the rest of my life?
Posted by Dude (Reston, Va) on 03/23/2013
http://www.health-science-spirit.com/borax.htm: The article details the arthritis dosages, it's only 30 miligrams per day. Way less than 1/4 or 1/8 teaspoon.
Posted by Bill (San Fernando, Philippines) on 01/30/2010
★★★★★
If you compare the borax LD50 (median lethal dose) values to that of ordinary table salt, you will get some clarity as to the comparable toxicity of Borax. Here is the LD50 values for the oral toxicity of table salt in a rat study:
LD50 is 3000 mg/kg in rats.
Link to MSDS sheet for salt:
http://msds.chem.ox.ac.uk/SO/sodium_chloride.html
So when compared to the LD50 figures for borax (from the last post) this means that borax appears to be of a similar toxicity to rats as ordinary table salt. Anything above LD50 2000 mg/kgm is generally regarded as Low Toxicity.
Posted by Samved (France) on 05/24/2025
to sixwolves :
maybe the quality and dosage are not good??
Posted by Britney (Surrey) on 08/17/2024
Do you know if this would interfere with my hrt as I am a trans lady? It looks so good I would love taking this compound Thank you 😊
Posted by Shane (melbourne) on 02/28/2025
i always use to feel funny in the stomach and anxy when id take borax before a meal, so id have something to eat first and problem solved
Posted by Debbie (Woodland, MI) on 01/17/2022
I've been drinking hot tea with 1/4 teaspoon borax. I use my tap water to make my tea. Can I use tea to mix with my borax, or only water? Does borax have to be taken with distilled water? Thank you, Debbie
Posted by Clement M. (Botswana) on 08/31/2018
Please clarify how much 8 ounces is, in metric unit measurement ie, in millilitres or litres.
Posted by Joel (Colorado) on 09/29/2018
Clement, 8 ounces equals one quarter of a liter.
Posted by Prioris (Fl, Usa) on 08/11/2013
What is the rationale for diluting borax in so much water - a litre of water? Do you really need that much water?
Posted by Maria (Sydney, Australia) on 02/15/2013
Hi Ted, and anyone else out there, thanks again for sharing all your wonderful experiences and knowledge!
I wanted to know if borax at the 1/8 teaspoon in 1 lt of water taken 3 to 4 days a week over three weeks is too much for an elderly person?
My mum is 87 yrs suffering from chronic arthritis and pneumonia, last year we thought we would lose her at the hands of the hospital due to the excessive amounts of drugs. I would like to try it with her before winter returns.
The reason I ask is I know it's highly alkaline and Dr Sircus mentions in his book for Bicarb therapies not to take more than 3 x 1/2 teaspoon bicarb per day if over 60. ( I assumed it was due to the alkalinity) and wondered if it's the same with Borax.
Many thanks.
Posted by Mike (Athens ) on 03/31/2025
I have just make and taken size 0 capsule with the one teaspoon of concentrate, what I found it has done to me is increased my appetite and I feel very tired, any know why this is?
Posted by BEVIN (Canada) on 01/24/2025
How do you define the term "sip"? It would be more explanatory if the dose was quoted in tsp or Tbsp.
Posted by Lynn (California) on 02/27/2025 5 posts
I'm confused on Borax and Boron. If it's the Boron in Borax that gives the benefits, why not just take Boron directly?
Posted by John (AR) on 04/21/2025
Antibiotics? Are you serious? Did you knowThat taking antibiotics for just 5 days can kill 1% of your Whole body's micro dome?
Posted by Heather (Costa Rica ) on 03/10/2025
Hi interesting information. We have been using DMSO for 3 years. We make colloidal silver everyday.
We just finished yet another 30 ivermectin cleanse and now we're onto the fenbenzidol pardon my spelling.
Do you take the borax everyday and when if the best time with or without food.
Posted by Stephen R. Clough (Bedford, NH) on 02/02/2025
A dose in mg/kg for a rat is not the same as a dose in mg/kg for a human. You need to adjust the body area/size between species. See: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4804402/
Posted by UD (US) on 05/27/2025
I am very interested in knowing more details related to borax and alcohol.
What povoked you to experiment with such?
What effects does it have? Why the 48hr sitting?
etc. Thanks in advance. :)
Posted by Laurent (Eindhoven) on 05/12/2024
Hi Sandra.
Waar koop jij je Borax? Ik jen4het niet eerder gebruikt en ben nieuw met het product? Groet Laurent
Where do you buy your Borax? I have not used jen4het before and am new to the product? Greetings Laurent
Posted by Ricahrd (St. Louis, Mo/usa) on 03/06/2011
I need clarification on just how much borax weekly and daily. Ted's instructions are 1/8 tsp per liter taken weekly in divided doses throughout the day. Does this mean 1/8 tsp per liter everyday throughout the week or all of it in one day? And only one day. Need clarification if I am going to do it.
