The Food and Drugs Board (FDB), in collaboration with the National Security is alerting the general public about a pharmaceutical product known as Miracle Mineral Solution (MMS) or FAITH (The Immune Booster).
According to a press release signed by Dr. Stephen K. Opuni, Chief Executive Officer of FDB, this product from South Africa with purported capabilities of curing Malaria, Hepatitis and Tuberculosis, Cancer, HIV Aids, H1N1 Flu, Common Cold and other conditions can cause serious harm to health.
“There is no Scientific Research that proves that MMS is effective in treating any of the above mentioned disease conditions,” said the statement.
According to the United States Food and Drug Agency (USFDA), the product, when used as directed produces industrial bleach that can cause serious harm to health. The statement said consumers are instructed to mix MMS (which contains 28% Sodium Chlorite Solution) with Citrus Juice – a mixture that produces Chlorine Dioxide, a potent bleach used for stripping textiles and industrial water treatment.
“High doses of this bleach can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and symptoms of severe dehydration, as well as Gastrointestinal complications”, the statement underscored.
According to it in some parts of the world, MMS is distributed on internet sites and online auctions by multiple independent distributors.
It said the general public is therefore being advised against the usage of the said product and to report to the Food and Drugs Board or the Police anyone found distributing or selling Miracle Mineral Solution or FAITH, The Immune Fortifier.
“Information from the general public on persons suspected to be in any practice possible of endangering public health and safety to FDB’s mandate is most welcomed through any of the following contact numbers; 0244337235, 0244337252, 0208204968 or 0244385086” said the statement.