First of all, if you are reading this article because someone in your family has ingested bleach, please stop reading immediately and take your loved one to the nearest hospital.
Firstly, let’s explore bleach, also known as sodium hypochlorite. It is present in almost every household, used for whitening clothes, cleaning tools, and sanitizing bathrooms. The active ingredient in bleach is a salt-based chemical compound known as sodium hypochlorite (NaClO).
This is a relatively clear liquid that is diluted with water and used to kill fungi, bacteria, and even viruses. However, sodium hypochlorite is highly corrosive, meaning it can destroy human tissue.
The active ingredient in bleach is a salt-based chemical compound known as sodium hypochlorite (NaClO).
Exploiting the remarkable properties of bleach, unethical companies have turned it into a highly dangerous product. A plethora of evidence shows the severe health risks associated with Miracle Mineral Solution (MMS) or Master Mineral Solution, which is marketed as a treatment for HIV/AIDS, COVID-19, cancer, acne, and flu, among others.
MMS is sold in liquid form and contains sodium chlorite diluted in mineral water at a concentration of 28%. Buyers are instructed to mix MMS with citric acid to produce chlorine dioxide, which is used as a water treatment agent. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) states that chlorine dioxide is a powerful bleach. In fact, it is only used by paper mills for bleaching paper.
Additionally, the FDA has issued numerous warnings regarding the use of MMS. In July 2020, the manufacturer of this product was charged in federal court with “conspiracy to commit fraud and providing misbranded drugs.” Prior to this, the FDA had recorded reports of hospitalizations or deaths following the use of Miracle Mineral Solution.
What happens if children ingest bleach?
Most household bleaches contain a relatively low concentration of sodium hypochlorite – around 3-6%. Therefore, it may not be too serious if ingested accidentally. However, for individuals with weakened constitutions or children, it can cause mild symptoms such as nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.
Your body will immediately suffer serious damage if you accidentally ingest bleach.
That is the case with household bleach, but what about industrial bleach? Industrial bleach has a much higher concentration of sodium hypochlorite than household bleach, sometimes reaching double digits. What would happen if you ingested MMS with a sodium chlorite concentration of 28%?
Your body will immediately suffer serious damage, with symptoms including vomiting, abdominal pain, irritation in the mouth and throat; burning in the esophagus and stomach… If not treated promptly, the digestive tract and internal organs can suffer permanent damage or even lead to death.
Therefore, it is crucial to focus on the storage and handling of cleaning products in the home to avoid unnecessary consequences, such as storing them in high places out of reach of children, or in locked cabinets…
