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| I know that there are bad failures with mms but in almost all cases this is caused through misuse/ overdosing or wrong mixing. | |||
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| Medical industries are definitely against this cheap and effective way of curing dis-eases and try everything to badmouth it. | |||
| '''Miracle Mineral Supplement''', often referred to as '''Miracle Mineral Solution''', '''Master Mineral Solution''', or '''MMS''', is a ] solution of 28% ] in ]. The product contains essentially the same ingredient as industrial-strength ] before "activation" with a food-grade acid. The name was first coined by Jim Humble in his 2006 ] book, ''The Miracle Mineral Solution of the 21st Century''.<ref>{{cite book |title=The Miracle Mineral Solution of the 21st Century|publisher=Jim Humble|year=2006|author=Jim Humble}} (self published)</ref> A more dilute version is marketed as '''Chlorine Dioxide Solution (CDS)'''.<ref name="FSAcds">{{cite press release |publisher= ] |date= July 3, 2012 |title= Agency warning on chlorine solutions |url= http://www.food.gov.uk/news-updates/news/2012/jul/cdswarning#.UJ8EzIawUzQ |accessdate= November 11, 2012 }}</ref> | |||
| MMS is falsely and dangerously promoted as a cure for ], ], ], the ] ], ]s, ], ], ], and more. There have been no clinical trials to provide evidence in support of these claims, which come only from anecdotal reports and Humble's book.<ref></ref><ref name="calligeros1">{{cite news|url=http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/backyard-cancer-healer-deceived-patients-20090423-agcy.html|title=Backyard cancer 'healer' deceived patients|last=Calligeros|first=Marissa|date=24 April 2009|publisher=The Brisbine Times|accessdate=28 December 2009}}</ref> In January 2010, ''The Sydney Morning Herald'' reported that one vendor admitted that they do not repeat any of Humble's claims in writing to circumvent regulations against using it as a medicine.<ref name="sst2010">{{cite news | first = Sarah | last = Harvey | title = 'Miracle' chemical dubbed a danger | date = 2010-01-24 | url = http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/3257504/Miracle-chemical-dubbed-a-danger | work = Sunday Star Times | accessdate = 2012-06-12}}</ref> Sellers sometimes describe MMS as a ] so as to circumvent medical regulations.<ref name="smh2010">{{cite news | first = Erik | last = Jensen | title = Deadly chemical being sold as miracle cure | date = 2010-01-09 | url = http://www.smh.com.au/national/deadly-chemical-being-sold-as-miracle-cure-20100108-lyvl.html | work = The Sydney Morning Herald | accessdate = 2011-02-18}}</ref> | |||
| When citric acid or other food acid is used to "activate" MMS as described in its instructions,<ref></ref> the mixture produces an aqueous solution containing ], a toxin and a potent ] used in the treatment of water and in bleaching.<ref name="fda.gov">{{cite web|url=http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm220747.htm |title=FDA Warns Consumers of Serious Harm from Drinking Miracle Mineral Solution (MMS) |publisher=] | accessdate=2010-07-30}}</ref> The ] has set a maximum level of 0.8 mg/L for chlorine dioxide in drinking water.<ref>{{cite web|title=ATSDR: ToxFAQs™ for Chlorine Dioxide and Chlorite|url=http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxfaqs/tf.asp?id=581&tid=108}}</ref> Naren Gunja, director of the ] Poisons Information Centre, has stated that using the product is "a bit like drinking concentrated bleach" and that users have displayed symptoms consistent with corrosive injuries, such as vomiting, stomach pains, and diarrhea.<ref>{{cite news | first = Erik | last = Jensen | title = Deadly chemical being sold as miracle cure | date = 2010-01-09 | url = http://www.smh.com.au/national/deadly-chemical-being-sold-as-miracle-cure-20100108-lyvl.html | work = The Sydney Morning Herald | accessdate = 2012-01-24}}</ref> | |||
| ], the main constituent of MMS, is a toxic chemical<ref>{{cite web|title=Sodium Chlorite - Summary Report of the European Agency for the Evaluation of Medicinal Products - Veterinary Medicines Evaluation Unit |publisher=] |url=http://www.emea.europa.eu/pdfs/vet/mrls/sodiumchlorite.pdf}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/media/advisories-avis/_2010/2010_74-eng.php |title=Health risks associated with use of Miracle Mineral Solution |publisher=]|date=12 May 2010 |accessdate=2011-02-17}}</ref> that can cause acute ]<ref>{{cite journal | pmid = 8290712 | volume=15 | issue=5 | title=Acute sodium chlorite poisoning associated with renal failure | year=1993 | author=Lin JL, Lim PS | journal=Ren Fail | pages=645–8 | doi = 10.3109/08860229309069417}}</ref> if ingested. Small amounts of about 1 gram can be expected to cause ], ] and even life-threatening ] in persons who are deficient in ]. | |||
| ==Safety and legal issues== | |||
| '']'' has described MMS as "extremely nasty stuff, and the medical advice given is that anyone who has this product should stop using it immediately and throw it away. In Canada it was banned after causing a life-threatening reaction."<ref>{{cite news | first = Martin | last = Robbins | title = The man who encourages the sick and dying to drink industrial bleach | date = 2010-09-15 | url = http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2010/sep/15/miracle-mineral-solutions-mms-bleach | work = The Guardian | accessdate = 2012-01-25}}</ref> In August 2009, a Mexican woman travelling with her American husband on their yacht in ] took MMS as a preventative for malaria. Within 15 minutes she was ill, and within twelve hours she was dead. The island nation's public prosecutor, Kayleen Tavoa, did not press any charges as there were no specific laws banning the importation of MMS, but advised, "While every case is assessed on its own merits, I advise that any person who misuses MMS in Vanuatu in the future would be likely to face prosecution for potentially serious criminal offences. No person should ever give MMS to another person to drink without advising them of what it is they are drinking and of the serious risks to health that may arise if they decide to drink the mixture."<ref>{{Cite news |last= Gibson |first= Joel |publication-date= January 9, 2010 |title= Death in paradise |newspaper= ] |issn= 03126315 |url= http://www.smh.com.au/national/death-in-paradise-20100108-lyxv.html |accessdate= February 11, 2012 |postscript= <!-- Bot inserted parameter. Either remove it; or change its value to "." for the cite to end in a ".", as necessary. -->{{inconsistent citations}} }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |publication-date= November 10, 2010 |title= Prosecutor decides no charges can be laid in case of death linked to MMS |newspaper= Vanuatu Daily Post |publisher= The Trading Post |url= http://www.dailypost.vu/content/prosecutor-decides-no-charges-can-be-laid-case-death-linked-mms |accessdate= February 11, 2012 |postscript= <!-- Bot inserted parameter. Either remove it; or change its value to "." for the cite to end in a ".", as necessary. -->{{inconsistent citations}} }}</ref> | |||
| In 2008, a 60-year-old Canadian man was hospitalized after a life-threatening response to MMS.<ref>{{cite news |title= Sketchy supplements on Calgary website prompt Health Canada warning |first= Renato |last= Gandia |url= http://www.calgarysun.com/2012/02/15/sketchy-supplements-on-calgary-website-prompt-health-canada-warning |newspaper= ] |date= February 15, 2012 |accessdate = February 21, 2012 }}</ref> Following a May 2010 advisory which indicated that MMS exceeds levels deemed to be safe by a factor of 200,<ref>{{cite press release |publisher= ] |date= May 12, 2010 |title= Health risks associated with use of Miracle Mineral Solution |url= http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/media/advisories-avis/_2010/2010_74-eng.php |accessdate= February 21, 2012 }}</ref> a Calgary based supplier briefly stopped distribution. A February 2012 warning, which resulted in one website shutting down, advised: "There are no therapeutic products containing sodium chlorite authorized for oral consumption by humans in Canada."<ref>{{cite press release |publisher= ] |date= February 15, 2012 |title= Sodium chlorite solution not authorized for oral consumption by humans |url= http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/media/advisories-avis/_2012/2012_21-eng.php |accessdate= February 21, 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal |last= Tobin |first= Anne-Marie |publication-date= February 15, 2012 |title= Website shut down after selling product called MMS |work= ] |publisher = Shaw Media |url= http://www.globaltvcalgary.com/website+shut+down+after+selling+product+called+mms/6442581915/story.html |accessdate= February 21, 2012 |postscript= <!-- Bot inserted parameter. Either remove it; or change its value to "." for the cite to end in a ".", as necessary. -->{{inconsistent citations}} }}</ref> In the UK, the ] also has released a warning, following the initial warning from Health Canada and a similar warning from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, in which they stated that "MMS is a 28% sodium chlorite solution which is equivalent to industrial-strength bleach. When taken as directed it could cause severe ], vomiting and ], potentially leading to ] and ]. If the solution is diluted less than instructed, it could cause damage to the gut and red blood cells, potentially resulting in ]."<ref>{{cite web | |||
| | author=Food Standards Agency | |||
| | url=http://www.food.gov.uk/news/newsarchive/2010/sep/mms | |||
| | title= Warning against consumption of Miracle Mineral Solution | |||
| }}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-11404218 | work=BBC News | title=Alert issued on danger supplement | date=2010-09-24}}</ref> More dilute versions have potential to do harm, although it is less likely. The Food Standards Agency has since reiterated their warning on MMS and extended it to include CDS.<ref name="FSAcds" /><ref></ref> | |||
| Sellers attribute the vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea to the product working, but it is simply the product's toxicity.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://moh.gov.ms/?p=803 |title= Product Warning: Miracle Mineral Solution |publisher= Ministry of Health |location= Montserrat |accessdate= December 9, 2012 }}</ref> | |||
| In December 2009, an alert was issued by the Belgian Poison Control Centre to the ]. In response, an evaluation was performed by the French "Comité de coordination de toxicovigilance" in March 2010, warning about a dose dependent irritation and possible toxic effects. They also warned that patients affected by serious diseases could be tempted to stop their treatments in favour of this alternative treatment.<ref>{{Cite web | |||
| | title=Evaluation des risques liés à la consommation du produit dénommé "Solution Minérale Miracle" (MMS) | |||
| | url=http://www.centres-antipoison.net/CCTV/Rapport_CCTV_Solution_minerale_miracle_2010.pdf | |||
| | publisher=Comité de coordination de Toxicovigilance | |||
| | date=March 2010}}</ref> | |||
| A similar notice was released in July 2010 by the ] warning that the instructions for preparing the solution by mixing it with an acidic solution, or even orange juice, would produce ], "a potent bleach used for stripping textiles and industrial water treatment." Because of reports including nausea, vomiting, and dangerously ] as a result of dehydration following instructed use, the FDA has advised consumers to dispose of the product immediately.<ref name="fda.gov" /> | |||
| MMS is not approved for the treatment of any disease and according to the ], chronic exposure to small doses of chlorine dioxide could cause reproductive and neurodevelopmental damage.<ref>{{cite web | |||
| | url=http://www.epa.gov/iris/subst/0648.htm | |||
| | title=Chlorite (sodium salt) (CASRN 7758-19-2) | IRIS | US EPA | |||
| | publisher=Epa.gov | |||
| | accessdate=2010-04-07 | |||
| }}</ref> A short term study found no effects in hematological or urine chemistry or in physical symptoms in human volunteers over a period of 84 days.<ref>{{cite web | |||
| | url=http://www.epa.gov/NCEA/iris/subst/0496.htm | |||
| | title=Chlorine dioxide (CASRN 10049-04-4) | IRIS | US EPA | |||
| | publisher=Epa.gov | |||
| | accessdate=2010-04-07 | |||
| }}</ref> While studies of chlorine dioxide effects in humans are rare, studies on animal subjects are more common; chlorine dioxide has been shown to impair thyroid function and reduce ]<sup>+</sup> ] count in ] monkeys after 6 months.<ref>{{cite journal | |||
| | pmc=1569048 | |||
| | title=Subchronic toxicity of chlorine dioxide and related compounds in drinking water in the nonhuman primate | |||
| | date=2010-02-25 | |||
| | pmid=7151767 | |||
| | volume=46 | |||
| | author=Bercz JP, Jones L, Garner L, Murray D, Ludwig DA, Boston J | |||
| | journal=Environ. Health Perspect. | |||
| | pages=47–55 | |||
| | doi=10.1289/ehp.824647 | |||
| }}</ref> Another study in rats resulted in reduced red blood cells count when exposed to 100 mg/L of chlorine dioxide concentration in their drinking water, after 3 months.<ref>{{cite journal | |||
| | title=Toxicity of Chlorine Dioxide in Drinking Water | |||
| | journal=International Journal of Toxicology | |||
| | date=July 1984 | |||
| | volume=3 | |||
| | issue=4 | |||
| | pages=277–284 | |||
| | doi=10.3109/10915818409009082 | |||
| }}</ref> The ] restricts occupational exposure through inhalation of chlorine dioxide to 0.1 ppm since concentrations at 10 ppm resulted in deaths in rats, after 10 days while a case where a worker was accidentally exposed to 19 ppm resulted in death.<ref name=osha >{{cite web | |||
| | url=http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/81-123/pdfs/0116.pdf |format=pdf | |||
| | title=Chlorine Dioxide | publisher=U.S. ] | |||
| | accessdate=2010-04-07 | |||
| }}</ref> According to the same organisation, "chlorine dioxide is a severe respiratory and eye irritant in humans".<ref name=osha/> | |||
| ==Judgments== | |||
| MMS was a cure touted by an Australian couple targeting the Seattle area. They ran websites using fake testimonials (accompanied by sexy vignettes), photographs, and Seattle addresses, to promote downloadable books touted as containing secret cures as well as selling bottles labeled "water purification drops" with a brand name of "MMS Professional".<ref name=FCAruling>{{cite court |litigants= Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v Leanne Rita Vassallo and Aaron David Smith |court= FCA 954 |date= August 20, 2009 |url= http://atg.wa.gov/uploadedFiles/Home/News/Press_Releases/2009/VassaloSmithACCCjudgment.pdf |accessdate= February 12, 2012 }}</ref> The Washington State Attorney General's Office filed suit, and in conjunctions with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), secured a settlement of more than US$40,000, roughly $25,000 for state legal fees and $14,000 to be divided among 200 consumers.<ref>{{Cite web |last= Pulkkinen |first=Levi |others= seattlepi.com staff |publication-date= August 3, 2009 |title= Sexy stories, bogus cures lead to action by state AG |work= ] |oclc= 3734418 |url= http://www.seattlepi.com/local/article/Sexy-stories-bogus-cures-lead-to-action-by-state-1305506.php |accessdate= February 12, 2012 |postscript= <!-- Bot inserted parameter. Either remove it; or change its value to "." for the cite to end in a ".", as necessary. -->{{inconsistent citations}} }}</ref><ref>{{cite press release |publisher= Washington State Office of the Attorney General |date= March 8, 2010 |title= Washington Attorney General reels in refunds for consumers hooked by Aussies’ quack medicine web sites |url= http://www.atg.wa.gov/pressrelease.aspx?id=25300 |accessdate= February 12, 2012 }}</ref> In the ACCC legal action, the presiding judge described the cures as ] and found the claims on the websites "false, misleading or deceptive".<ref name=FCAruling /><ref>{{Cite journal |publication-date= Aug 26, 2009 |title= Aussie net scammers stung after $1.2m haul |work= iTnews for Australian Business |publisher= Haymarket Media |url= http://www.itnews.com.au/News/153974,aussie-net-scammers-stung-after-12m-haul.aspx |accessdate = February 12, 2012 |postscript= <!-- Bot inserted parameter. Either remove it; or change its value to "." for the cite to end in a ".", as necessary. -->{{inconsistent citations}} }}</ref> | |||
| A woman from north ], without qualifications to practice, charged up to A$2,000 to inject patients with MMS in her garage which lacked proper facilities for sterilization, and went as far as advising a person to avoid chemotherapy while "dishonestly promoting its benefits with no scientific basis for her claims". The ] Office of Fair Trading got a court order prohibiting her from "making any claims she is able to treat, cure, or benefit any person suffering from cancer" and she was charged court costs of A$12,000.<ref>{{Cite web |publication-date= April 23, 2009 |title= Woman told to stop selling cancer 'miracle drug' |work= ABC News |publication-place= Australia |url= http://www.abc.net.au/news/2009-04-23/woman-told-to-stop-selling-cancer-miracle-drug/1660170 |accessdate= February 12, 2012 |postscript= <!-- Bot inserted parameter. Either remove it; or change its value to "." for the cite to end in a ".", as necessary. -->{{inconsistent citations}} }}</ref><ref>{{cite press release |publisher= Minister for Tourism and Fair Trading, The Honourable Peter Lawlor |date= April 23, 2009 |title= Unregistered health provider ordered to stop misleading cancer patients |url= http://statements.cabinet.qld.gov.au/MMS/StatementDisplaySingle.aspx?id=63436 |accessdate= February 12, 2012 }}</ref> | |||
| ==See also== | |||
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| *], teenage blogger whose actions helped clamp down on illegal distribution<ref name="BBC, Rhys Morgan" >{{Cite news | |||
| |title=Praise for Rhys Morgan, 15, over 'miracle' cure alert | |||
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Revision as of 22:14, 16 September 2014
I know that there are bad failures with mms but in almost all cases this is caused through misuse/ overdosing or wrong mixing. Medical industries are definitely against this cheap and effective way of curing dis-eases and try everything to badmouth it.