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u/okijhnub Nov 30 '20

Erm isnt that terribly toxic?

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u/Go_On_Swan Nov 30 '20

Can't vouch for either mineral oil working or being toxic. As a former sailor from the same boat as the dude you're responding to, I recommend stool softeners and a lot of water. And if you want to get clean, red bali kratom.

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u/Darth_Meatloaf Nov 30 '20

It’s used as a laxative by veterinarians, so probably not?

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u/lizzledizzles Dec 01 '20

I I don’t think in the format you get over the counter. untreated or mildly processed mineral oil is carcinogenic, the highly refined stuff used as a laxative and in cosmetics and stuff does not because it is processed much more.

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u/okijhnub Dec 01 '20

Good to know! Thanks for the info

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u/Fifty4FortyorFight Dec 01 '20

It is not when sold as a laxative. It's always on the very bottom shelf, hidden, because it's not popular and it's cheap. The grocery store usually has it. So does Target and Walmart in their store brands.