How does MMS affect bacteria in the body?

July 24, 2026/by Jim Humble (1932-2023)

First facts, MMS does not kill friendly bacteria. What is the difference in useful bacteria and the harmful stuff? Well the feces of the useful bacteria is not poisonous and the feces of the harmful bacteria is poisonous and that is what makes one sick and causes the problems.

Poisons have long chains of atoms and molecules. It is easy to break the chain and destroy the poison. With chlorine dioxide present the poisonous chain is oxidized, but since the chain is coming from the body of the pathogen it can be oxidized before it is all the way out of the body. The oxidation (fire) kills the pathogen.

Go to https://www.lenntech.com and look up their articles on chlorine dioxide (MMS). If you are careful to find all their data you will find a more scientific explanation of the reason why friendly bacteria is not killed.

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Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This substance, MMS (Master Mineral Solution), has not been FDA approved to diagnose, cure, mitigate, treat, or prevent any disease. Chlorine Dioxide is also called MMS throughout this website. Chlorine Dioxide Solution also known as MMS (Master Mineral Solution) is made of Sodium Chlorite 28% (22.4 Sodium Chlorite 5.6% Inert Salts and the remainder water) and an acid activator (usually 50% Citric Acid or 4% Hydrochloric Acid).