{"id":26222,"date":"2025-12-05T18:51:56","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T23:51:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/new-york\/2025\/12\/05\/miracle-alternative-medicine-cure-for-cancer-autism-is-useless-until-its-toxic\/"},"modified":"2025-12-05T18:51:57","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T23:51:57","slug":"miracle-alternative-medicine-cure-for-cancer-autism-is-useless-until-its-toxic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/new-york\/2025\/12\/05\/miracle-alternative-medicine-cure-for-cancer-autism-is-useless-until-its-toxic\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Miracle&#8217; alternative medicine cure for cancer, autism is useless \u2014 until it&#8217;s toxic"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Introduction to Miracle Mineral Solution<\/h2>\n<p>Miracle Mineral Solution, also known as MMS, is a chemical mixture touted as a cure-all for everything from cancer and autism to COVID-19. The \u201cmiracle\u201d is delivered in two small bottles: one contains a 28% sodium chlorite solution, the other an \u201cactivator\u201d of vinegar, citric acid or hydrochloric acid.<\/p>\n<h2>How MMS Works<\/h2>\n<p>When combined and ingested, MMS forms chlorine dioxide (ClO\u2082), a powerful bleach used in industrial water treatment, as a disinfectant and for bleaching textiles, pulp and paper. MMS contains sodium chlorite and acid, which, when ingested, form chlorine dioxide (ClO\u2082), a powerful bleach used in industrial water treatment. <span class=\"credit\">JIT \u2013 stock.adobe.com<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Dangers of MMS<\/h2>\n<p>Federal regulators have strongly urged consumers to avoid MMS at all costs, noting that drinking the solution is akin to drinking bleach and can cause a host of dangerous side effects, including vomiting, diarrhea, life-threateningly low blood pressure and liver failure. Promoters of MMS erroneously claim these symptoms are the result of \u201cparasites\u201d that cause conditions like autism being flushed from the body. There is no evidence that autism is caused by parasites, bacteria or viruses.<\/p>\n<h2>Scientific Study on MMS<\/h2>\n<p>In a new study published in Scientific Reports, a team of scientists from Wroclaw Medical University in Poland analyzed the effects of acidified sodium chlorite (ASC), from which MMS is produced. The team tested two ASC preparations, one with hydrochloric acid and one with gluconic acid, against various bacterial strains, including Staphylococcus aureus and E. coli.<\/p>\n<h3>Findings of the Study<\/h3>\n<p>Study authors note that while chlorine dioxide possesses antibacterial properties, it is effective only at concentrations toxic to human cells. The team also analyzed the efficacy of ASC on dissolving biofilm, a protective structure of bacteria. Again, they found that ASC was effective but also caused significant tissue damage. Study authors note that while chlorine dioxide possesses antibacterial properties, it is effective only at concentrations toxic to human cells. <span class=\"credit\">motorolka \u2013 stock.adobe.com<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Discrepancy in Quality and Quantity<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cThe results of the study indicate that effective concentrations of ASC against biofilms are also toxic to eukaryotic cells, but it cannot be ruled out that a formulation for external use will be developed that ensures the safety of use with high anti-biofilm efficacy,\u201d explained Dr. Ruth Dudek-Wicher from the Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Parasitology at Wroclaw. Dudek-Wicher pointed out the large discrepancy in quality and quantity between industrially purified ClO\u2082 solutions and unregulated mixtures produced by MMS enthusiasts.<\/p>\n<h2>Risks of MMS<\/h2>\n<p>When used to disinfect water, the maximum residual of chlorine dioxide allowed is 0.8 parts per million. Per the mixing instructions that come with MMS, the concentration of chlorine dioxide in the ingested drops would be at least 25 times higher. Experts note that at this dangerously high concentration, chlorine dioxide denatures enzymes and oxidizes proteins and fats, a process that can seriously damage the gastrointestinal tract.<\/p>\n<h3>Effect on Probiotic Bacteria<\/h3>\n<p>Dudek-Wicher and her team also tested the effect of ASC on probiotic bacteria. They found the bacteria to be extremely sensitive to the MMS preparation, supporting the evidence that it can pose a serious threat to intestinal flora.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>While the team emphasized the dangers of homemade MMS, they maintain that a safe oral form of ASC may be on the horizon. The latest study seeks to combat medical misinformation with scientific facts. <span class=\"credit\">shintartanya \u2013 stock.adobe.com<\/span> \u201cThe most harmful mistake is to believe in the effectiveness of MMS without hard scientific evidence,\u201d said Dudek-Wicher. Dudek-Wicher and her colleagues said that the study\u2019s purpose was to establish microbiology and combat dangerous medical misinformation.<\/p>\n<h2>FAQs<\/h2>\n<p>Q: What is Miracle Mineral Solution (MMS)?<br \/>\nA: MMS is a chemical mixture touted as a cure-all for various diseases, including cancer and autism.<br \/>\nQ: What are the dangers of MMS?<br \/>\nA: MMS can cause vomiting, diarrhea, life-threateningly low blood pressure, and liver failure due to its high concentration of chlorine dioxide.<br \/>\nQ: Is MMS effective against bacteria?<br \/>\nA: While chlorine dioxide possesses antibacterial properties, it is effective only at concentrations toxic to human cells.<br \/>\nQ: Can MMS be used safely?<br \/>\nA: Currently, there is no safe oral form of MMS, and its use is strongly discouraged by federal regulators.<br \/>\nQ: What is the purpose of the study on MMS?<br \/>\nA: The study aims to establish microbiology and combat dangerous medical misinformation surrounding MMS.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction to Miracle Mineral Solution Miracle Mineral Solution, also known as MMS, is a chemical mixture touted as a cure-all for everything from cancer and autism to COVID-19. The \u201cmiracle\u201d is delivered in two small bottles: one contains a 28% sodium chlorite solution, the other an \u201cactivator\u201d of vinegar, citric acid or hydrochloric acid. 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