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| '''Miracle Mineral Supplement''', often referred to as '''Miracle Mineral Solution''' or '''MMS''', is the colloquial product name for an aqueous solution of 28% ] | |||
| '''Miracle Mineral Supplement''', often referred to as '''Miracle Mineral Solution''' or '''MMS''', is the colloquial product name for an aqueous solution of 28% ] (a toxic chemical<ref>Goldfrank's Toxicologic Emergencies, McGraw-Hill Professional; 8th edition (March 28, 2006), ISBN 978-0071437639</ref><ref>http://www.poisoncentre.be/article.php?id_article=39</ref><ref>Clinical Toxicology of Commercial Products. Robert E. Gosselin, Roger P. Smith, Harold C. Hodge, Jeannet Braddock. Uitgever: Williams & Wilkins; 5 edition (September 1984) ISBN 978-0683036329</ref><ref>Sodium Chlorite - Summary Report of the European Agency for the Evaluation of Medicinal Products - Veterinary Medicines Evaluation Unit </ref><ref>http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/media/advisories-avis/_2010/2010_74-eng.php</ref> known to cause fatal ]<ref>Acute sodium chlorite poisoning associated with ]. Lin JL, Lim PS. Ren Fail. 1993;15(5):645-8. PMID: 8290712</ref>) in ]. When prepared with a citric acid solution as described in its instructions for preparation, the mixture produces ], a potent ] used in water treatment 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 name was first coined by author, Jim Humble, in his 2006 self-published book, ''The Miracle Mineral Solution of the 21st Century''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.miraclemineral.org/part1.php |title=Miracle Mineral |publisher=Miracle Mineral |date= |accessdate=2010-04-07}}</ref> Jim Humble's career was in the gold mining industry and he freely admits that he has had no formal training in any medical field. | |||
| Since 2009, Jim Humble is selling "MMS2" a second "miracle" product containing ], which is also toxic. | |||
| Lin JL, Lim PS. Ren Fail. 1993;15(5):645-8. PMID: 8290712</ref>) in ]. When prepared with a citric acid solution as described in its instructions for preparation, the mixture produces ], | |||
| The name was first coined by author, Jim Humble, in his 2006 self-published book, ''The Miracle Mineral Solution of the 21st Century''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.miraclemineral.org/part1.php |title=Miracle Mineral |publisher=Miracle Mineral |date= |accessdate=2010-04-07}}</ref> Jim Humble's career was in the gold mining industry and he freely admits that he has had no formal training in any medical field. Since 2009, Jim Humble is selling "MMS2" a second "miracle" | |||
| ==Efficacy== | ==Efficacy== | ||
| The substance is being promoted as a remedy against ], ], ], the ] ], ]s, ], against ], and much more. However there exists no reliable scientific evidence demonstrating the efficacy or safety of MMS |
The substance is being promoted as a remedy against ], ], ], the ] ], ]s, ], against ], and much more. However there exists no reliable scientific evidence demonstrating the efficacy or safety of MMS. | ||
| ] M.D. an expert in health fraud, advises to "''Be skeptical of any product claimed to be effective against a wide range of unrelated diseases—particularly diseases that are serious. There is no such thing as a panacea or "cure-all."'' "<ref name="Barrett">{{cite web|url=http://www.quackwatch.org/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/avoid.html|title=Ten Ways to Avoid Being Quacked|last=Barrett|first=Stephen|date=2 April 1997.}}</ref> | |||
| ==Safety== | ==Safety== | ||
| MMS is not approved for the treatment of any disease and chronic exposure to small doses of chlorine dioxide |
MMS is not approved for the treatment of any disease and chronic exposure to small doses of chlorine dioxide. 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 |date= |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 T4 cell count in monkeys after 6 months.<ref>{{cite web|author=USA |url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1569048/ |title=Subchronic toxicity of chlorine dioxide and related compounds in drinking water in the nonhuman primate |publisher=Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov |date=2010-02-25 |accessdate=2010-04-07}}</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 web|url=http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/content~content=a784744406&db=all |title=Toxicity of Chlorine Dioxide in Drinking Water - International Journal of Toxicology |publisher=Informaworld.com |date= |accessdate=2010-04-07}}</ref> The United States Department of Labour restricts occupational exposure through inhalation of chlorine dioxide to 0.1ppm since concentrations at 10ppm resulted in deaths in rats, after 10 days while a case where a worker was accidentally exposed to 19ppm resulted in death. | |||
| A notice was released in July 2010 by the ] warning that the instructions for preparing the solution by mixing it with an acidic solution/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"/> | |||
| A notice was released in July 2010 by the ] warning not to use it. | |||
| In the UK, the ] also released a warning, following the warnings from ] and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, in it they stated that "MMS is a 28% sodium chlorite solution |
In the UK, the ] also released a warning, following the warnings from ] and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, in it they stated that "MMS is a 28% sodium chlorite solution | ||
| |title=Praise for Rhys Morgan, 15, over 'miracle' cure alert | |||
| |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-11540146 | |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-11540146 | ||
| |publisher=] | |publisher=] | ||
| |date=15 October 2010 | |date=15 October 2010 | ||
| }}</ref> 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|auhtor=Food Standards Agency |url=http://www.food.gov.uk/news/newsarchive/2010/sep/mms |title= Warning against consumption of Miracle Mineral Solution}}</ref><ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-11404218</ref> | |||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 19:58, 26 November 2010
Miracle Mineral Supplement, often referred to as Miracle Mineral Solution or MMS, is the colloquial product name for an aqueous solution of 28% sodium chlorite
Lin JL, Lim PS. Ren Fail. 1993;15(5):645-8. PMID: 8290712</ref>) in distilled water. When prepared with a citric acid solution as described in its instructions for preparation, the mixture produces chlorine dioxide,
The name was first coined by author, Jim Humble, in his 2006 self-published book, The Miracle Mineral Solution of the 21st Century. Jim Humble's career was in the gold mining industry and he freely admits that he has had no formal training in any medical field. Since 2009, Jim Humble is selling "MMS2" a second "miracle"
Efficacy
The substance is being promoted as a remedy against HIV, malaria, hepatitis viruses, the H1N1 flu virus, common colds, acne, against cancer, and much more. However there exists no reliable scientific evidence demonstrating the efficacy or safety of MMS.
Stephen Barrett M.D. an expert in health fraud, advises to "Be skeptical of any product claimed to be effective against a wide range of unrelated diseases—particularly diseases that are serious. There is no such thing as a panacea or "cure-all." "
Safety
MMS is not approved for the treatment of any disease and chronic exposure to small doses of chlorine dioxide. 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. 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 T4 cell count in monkeys after 6 months. 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. The United States Department of Labour restricts occupational exposure through inhalation of chlorine dioxide to 0.1ppm since concentrations at 10ppm resulted in deaths in rats, after 10 days while a case where a worker was accidentally exposed to 19ppm resulted in death.
A notice was released in July 2010 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warning not to use it. In the UK, the Food Standards Agency also released a warning, following the warnings from Health Canada and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, in it they stated that "MMS is a 28% sodium chlorite solution |title=Praise for Rhys Morgan, 15, over 'miracle' cure alert
|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-11540146 |publisher=BBC News Online |date=15 October 2010
References
- "Miracle Mineral". Miracle Mineral. Retrieved 2010-04-07.
- Barrett, Stephen (2 April 1997.). "Ten Ways to Avoid Being Quacked".
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - "Chlorine dioxide (CASRN 10049-04-4) | IRIS | US EPA". Epa.gov. Retrieved 2010-04-07.
- USA (2010-02-25). "Subchronic toxicity of chlorine dioxide and related compounds in drinking water in the nonhuman primate". Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. Retrieved 2010-04-07.
- "Toxicity of Chlorine Dioxide in Drinking Water - International Journal of Toxicology". Informaworld.com. Retrieved 2010-04-07.