MMS and the FDA
If you have heard of MMS at any point then you have no doubt heard of the existing
conflict between MMS and the FDA. The current FDA website regarding the substance can actually be found at
http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm220747.htm
and it has some rather interesting information regarding the substance. The following is a direct quote from
the website:
The product instructs consumers to mix the 28 percent sodium chlorite solution
with an acid such as citrus juice. This mixture produces chlorine dioxide, a potent bleach used for stripping
textiles and industrial water treatment. High oral doses of this bleach, such as those recommended in the labeling,
can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and symptoms of severe dehydration.
Is there truth in this statement? Yes, it is true that chlorine dioxide is
produced and many people have a problem with the fact that a chlorine product is being released into their bodies.
It should be noted that chlorine dioxide is nothing like its cousin chlorine bleach. Chlorine dioxide, while
perfectly capable of stripping textiles, is not quite as potent in lower doses.
One thing not listed on the FDA website is the fact that chlorine dioxide is not
safe for transport, and due to its explosive nature, it is always manufactured on-site. It has been proven,
however, that smaller quantities pose no threat, and are therefore admissible as parts of the MMS
treatment.
Where does this leave us? According to the FDA statement, we should be running away from the MMS supplement or at least throwing it in the garbage, but
there are those who believe that the FDA is in the pocket of big pharma and is only trying to keep a potential AIDS
remedy off the street. What you believe however will be entirely up to you.
In the end, you have to make the choice. Will you use MMS and take the risks that
come with it? Believe it or not, many have used the MMS and found that it provides them with a sense of well-being
unlike anything they've ever felt, even though it does come with a few days of nausea. Many report that this is
well worth it and they would do it again if given the chance.
If the hype is to be believed, you are gaining a new lease on life, feeling the
same energy as you might have felt when you were a child or even a teenager. People have had mixed results with
the MMS, and if you are feeling brave enough, then perhaps it is time for you to have your own
experience with MMS and see just where it takes you. It's hard to tell, but it might just give you what you
need.
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