Yeast infections are caused by fungi, including the yeasts Candida albicans and Candida glabrata. Boric acid is a natural antifungal that doctors prescribe to treat recurrent yeast infections.
Is boric acid harmful for human?
It is a water-soluble compound with oxygen, boron, and hydrogen. It is commonly found in nature and in pesticides like borax.
Pesticides with boric life acid and its sodium borate salts (such as borax) are used to control insects, spiders, mites, algae, molds, and weeds. These chemicals are found in a variety of products such as liquids, granules, pellets, tablets, wettable powders, dusts, rods, and baits.
Ingestion of boron or its salts in large amounts can cause nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea, and blue-green skin rash. Swallowing excessive amounts can damage the esophagus and stomach, causing perforations in the walls of these organs that could lead to death.
Toxicity of boron and its salts depends on the amount of boron present in the environment. Excessive levels can kill plants and trees, causing yellowing, splitting of the leaf or bark, and necrosis of the roots.
Humans and animals can absorb boron from foods and other sources. However, the majority of ingested boron is probably metabolized by the intestines to B(OH)3 or to other inorganic borates.
Body absorption of boron is slow, but there is some evidence that people who smoke or eat lots of junk food have higher levels of dietary boron than nonsmokers. The only way to know for sure is to have your blood tested and to keep a journal of any changes in your health.