More than 23,000 people visit the emergency room each year due to dietary supplements. This was reported in a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Aren't Supplements Supposed to Make Us Healthier?
They are, but many ER cases occur because people overdose or don't follow recommended usage. For instance, in 2014, Logan Stiner and James Wade Sweatt tragically died from overdosing on powdered caffeine, a supplement.
Vitamin D: A Common Example of Overdose
Did you know that excessive vitamin D intake can lead to hypercalcemia, affecting your bone metabolism? While vitamin D is beneficial, toxicity usually results from taking large doses of supplements.
Doctors emphasize never exceeding recommended doses because overdosing can turn essential nutrients into poisons. Almost all nutrients can become toxic if consumed in excess.
Iron Poisoning
Iron, commonly found in over-the-counter multivitamins, can cause poisoning if overdosed. Iron poisoning is especially dangerous for children, and many adults who attempt suicide often overdose on iron supplements.
Don’t Be Scared—It’s About Moderation
What we learn from this is simple: overdosing is fatal. Having too much of anything, even essential nutrients, can be harmful.
This Applies to Boric Acid Too
Just like consuming too much table salt can lead to dehydration, ingesting too much boric acid can have serious consequences. According to the CDC, 30g of boric acid can be fatal. To put this into perspective, 25g of table salt is also deadly for an adult.
However, boric acid suppositories contain only 600mg of boric acid. You would need to take 50 pills at once—an entire 60-month supply—to reach a lethal dose of 30g. In fact, table salt is more dangerous than boric acid when used responsibly.
Understanding Boric Acid Suppositories
Unlike salt, we consume only the amount we need daily. Similarly, the 600mg of boric acid in FlowerPower suppositories is just the right amount to maintain vaginal cleanliness and freshness, without posing a threat to your health.
You Don’t Take Boric Acid Suppositories by Mouth
These suppositories are meant to be inserted directly into the vagina, where they dissolve, cleaning the area and eliminating infection-causing bacteria. Since they aren't absorbed into the bloodstream, they are much safer to use.
After insertion, you may notice some discharge, which is part of the cleaning process as bacteria and odor are washed out.
Did You Know There’s an Acid in Your Vagina?
Lactic acid is naturally found in the vagina, helping to keep the environment acidic and the pH level low. This natural defense mechanism pairs well with boric acid, effectively helping to combat bacterial vaginosis (BV), yeast infections, and unpleasant odors.
