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'Miracle Mineral' treatment sold on Web turns into potent bleach
by Angela Mulholland, CTV
October 04, 2010
Health regulators are warning about a product sold on the Internet that touts itself as a remedy for everything from colds to AIDS, but which actually contains ingredients found in industrial bleaches.
The product is known as ?Miracle Mineral Solution,? or ?Miracle Mineral Supplement,? or MMS.
Health Canada issued a warning about the products back in May, and the Food and Drug Administration in the U.S. and the Food Standards Association in Britain have both re-released warnings in the last month, urgently warning people not to use the products.
The websites for the distributors of MMS say the products contain a 28 per cent sodium chlorite solution -- the equivalent of industrial strength bleach used as a textile bleaching agent and disinfectant.
Product directions tell consumers to mix the sodium chlorite solution with citric acid?such as, lemon or lime juice?or another acid before drinking.
The websites say that the mixture will become an antimicrobial, antiviral, and antibacterial liquid that can be used as a remedy for colds, acne, cancer, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, H1N1 flu, and other conditions.
But experts say they aren?t aware of any research that shows the product effectively treats any illnesses.
The FDA?s Dr. Charles Lee the mixture actually becomes chlorine dioxide, a powerful bleaching agent that?s used in disinfectants and other industrial uses.
The FSA notes that if the solution is diluted less than instructed, it could cause damage to the gut and red blood cells, potentially resulting in respiratory failure.
The FDA says it has received several reports of consumers who got sick from drinking the MMS and citrus juice mixture. The consumers suffered from nausea, severe vomiting, and life-threatening low blood pressure caused by dehydration. One person had a life-threatening reaction.
Strangely, some labels on MMS bottles claim that vomiting and diarrhea are not uncommon and even suggests that such reactions are evidence MMS is ?working.?
U.S. regulators first warned consumers about the product in July, but they say it?s still available for sale on the Internet. They say the product is sold by many independent distributors on several websites and through online auctions.
Health Canada says any Canadians who wants to report a suspected reaction to these or other health products should contact the Canada Vigilance Program of Health Canada toll-free at 1-866-234-2345, or complete a Canada Vigilance Reporting Form.
by Angela Mulholland, CTV
October 04, 2010
Health regulators are warning about a product sold on the Internet that touts itself as a remedy for everything from colds to AIDS, but which actually contains ingredients found in industrial bleaches.
The product is known as ?Miracle Mineral Solution,? or ?Miracle Mineral Supplement,? or MMS.
Health Canada issued a warning about the products back in May, and the Food and Drug Administration in the U.S. and the Food Standards Association in Britain have both re-released warnings in the last month, urgently warning people not to use the products.
The websites for the distributors of MMS say the products contain a 28 per cent sodium chlorite solution -- the equivalent of industrial strength bleach used as a textile bleaching agent and disinfectant.
Product directions tell consumers to mix the sodium chlorite solution with citric acid?such as, lemon or lime juice?or another acid before drinking.
The websites say that the mixture will become an antimicrobial, antiviral, and antibacterial liquid that can be used as a remedy for colds, acne, cancer, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, H1N1 flu, and other conditions.
But experts say they aren?t aware of any research that shows the product effectively treats any illnesses.
The FDA?s Dr. Charles Lee the mixture actually becomes chlorine dioxide, a powerful bleaching agent that?s used in disinfectants and other industrial uses.
The FSA notes that if the solution is diluted less than instructed, it could cause damage to the gut and red blood cells, potentially resulting in respiratory failure.
The FDA says it has received several reports of consumers who got sick from drinking the MMS and citrus juice mixture. The consumers suffered from nausea, severe vomiting, and life-threatening low blood pressure caused by dehydration. One person had a life-threatening reaction.
Strangely, some labels on MMS bottles claim that vomiting and diarrhea are not uncommon and even suggests that such reactions are evidence MMS is ?working.?
U.S. regulators first warned consumers about the product in July, but they say it?s still available for sale on the Internet. They say the product is sold by many independent distributors on several websites and through online auctions.
Health Canada says any Canadians who wants to report a suspected reaction to these or other health products should contact the Canada Vigilance Program of Health Canada toll-free at 1-866-234-2345, or complete a Canada Vigilance Reporting Form.
