Miracle Mineral Solution (MMS) is a liquid nutritional supplement that promises to treat diseases from the common cold to cancer. MMS is sold over the internet and online auctions by various independent distributors. Also known as “Miracle Mineral Supplement,” the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning to consumers not to take the product because it contains industrial bleach.
The bleach has been known to cause serious harm to consumers. The FDA has received several reports of injuries including life-threatening low blood pressure, dehydration, vomiting and severe nausea.
The MMS label tells consumers to mix the liquid, which is a 28 percent sodium chlorite solution, with some acidic drink such as orange juice. Instead of providing healthy benefits, the liquid produces chlorine dioxide. That is the same sort of bleach used commercially to strip textiles and in water treatment plants. Consuming quantities of this type of bleach can also cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and dehydration.
Consumers are directed by the FDA to dispose of MMS and to report adverse events to the MedWatch program at www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm Or 800-FDA-1088. Consult with a physician if you experience any side effects.
Besides the obvious dangers, the FDA reports in a news release that there is no evidence MMS can treat a common cold, cancer, HIV, hepatitis, swine flu virus, or any other condition MMS claims to treat.
Under Florida law, manufacturers, sellers and distributors of products that pose a danger to users may be held responsible for a defective design or manufacture of a product under products liability or negligence law. If you or a loved one has purchased this product, and have been harmed you may have a product liability action against the manufacturer and you should contact a Florida product liability attorney right away.
The federal agency is also considering civil or criminal enforcement actions to protect the public.
