Is it harmful to eat foot powder?

Answer 1

Eating foot powder is both harmful and abnormal.

The main ingredients in foot powder and their effects on the human body are:

• Menthol - Causes vomiting, nausea, diarrhea and digestive complications.
• Sodium bicarbonate - Lowers the acidity in your stomach. Great to take if you have stomach upsets. But too much will cause your stomach digestive complications.
• Acacia - Medication used to treat cholesterol. Generally safe to consume - as long as you're not asthmatic. In asthmatics it can cause breathing complications and Asthma attack.
• Benzethonium Chloride - A disinfectant used by doctors to rub on patients skin. It's even used in cleaning products, specifically kitchen and bathroom bleach. Consuming this causes damage to the liver. It can cause burns, scalds and bleeding in your throat. Excessive consumption will lead to death.
• Eucalyptus Oil - Used in cough and flu medicine. Favourite food of the Koalas. However humans are not koalas. Excessive consumption can lead to drowsiness and fatigue. Which is dangerous of you're using machinery or driving.
• Peppermint Oil - Generally good for you. But too much will cause stomach upset and heartburn. You should also avoid peppermint oil if you have a hernia or stomach ulcer.
• Talcum Powder - Talcum powder is actually crushed and grinded volcanic rocks. Outside the body the powder is useful for skin issues. However inside the body it can clog up arteries to your heart and block passageways to your lungs. In the long term this can cause heart attacks or respiratory arrest.

In short, yes, it is harmful.

Answer 2

Yes, it can be harmful to eat foot powder. Most foot powders contain ingredients that are not meant to be ingested, which can lead to stomach upset, vomiting, and other digestive issues. If ingested accidentally, it is important to contact a poison control center or seek medical advice.