2021-03-15

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Chubbyemu

Nooooo u cant just eat silica gel packets for breakfast

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See references below to read more about silica gel

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Silica gel is silicon dioxide. In the "gel" form its intended use is as a dessicant, that is it controls humidity by adsorbing moisture. Silicon and Oxygen bonds are very stable at physiologic temperatures, and so stable that human enzymes are unable to activate reactions. However, while it may be limited in chemical toxicity, physically it can cause problems.

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These cases are patients who I, or my colleagues have seen. They are de-identified and many instances have been presented in more depth in an academic setting. These videos are not individual medical advice and are for general educational purposes only. I do not give medical advice over the internet.

References:

[0] Official communication from Arizona Poison Center: https://azpoison.com/sites/default/files/poisonology_what_happens_if_i_eat_silica_gel.pdf

[1] Silica Gel: Non-Toxic Ingestion with Epidemiologic and Economic Implications. Isr Med Assoc J. 2015 Oct;17(10):604-6. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26665312/

[2] "Generally Regarded as Safe (GRAS) Determination of Silicon Dioxide when added directly or indirectly to food" Letter to US FDA: https://web.archive.org/web/20130418061428/http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/fcn/gras_notices/GRN000321.pdf