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Miracle Mineral Supplement (MMS) Created
In 2006, Scientologist Jim Humble created the miracle mineral supplement that cures HIV, cancer, and the common cold. -
The Miracle Mineral Solution of the 21st Century
The Miracle Mineral Solution of the 21st Century was a book created by Jim Humble which claims that the chemical can cure HIV, Malaria, Hepatitis, Flu, Colds, Autism, Acne, and Cancer. -
First Life Threatening Reaction Caused by MMS
In August 2009, a Mexican woman travelling with her husband on a yacht in Vanuatu took MMS to prevent malaria. She was sick within 15 minutes of taking MMS, and died 12 hours later. -
Fraudelent Activity
An alert was issued by the Belgian Poison Control Centre to the European Association of Poisons Centres and Clinical Toxicologists. They warned that patients affected by serious diseases could be tempted to stop their treatments in favour of this fraudulent treatment. -
Falsly Promoted Cure (1st Notice)
The French Comité de Coordination de Toxicovigilance stated, "MMS is a branded name for an aqueous solution of chlorine dioxide, an industrial bleaching agent, that has been falsely promoted as a cure for illnesses. It is made by mixing aqueous sodium chlorite with an acid. This produces chlorine dioxide, a toxic chemical that can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and life-threatening low blood pressure due to dehydration." -
Second Notice from FDA
A second notice about MMS came from the FDA that MMS, produces chlorine dioxide, "a potent bleach used for stripping textiles and industrial water treatment." Because of reports including severe nausea, vomiting, and dangerously low blood pressure as a result of dehydration following consuming MMS, the FDA has advised consumers to stop using the product and dispose of it immediately. -
Third Notice from FDA
The FDA released another warning in August 2019, saying that it has continued to receive reports of illness caused by consuming MMS. -
COVID-19 Cure
The Genesis II Church of Health and Healing said MMS can cure COVID. To create this, they needed 50 gallons of muriatic acid, 8,300 pounds of sodium chlorite, and 22 gallons of finished product. It was notified that this distribution was illegal. -
Arrested
Founders of the Genesis ll of Health and Healing were charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to violate the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, and criminal contempt. Mark and Joseph Grenon were arrested in Colombia and extradited to the United States. -
COVID-19
In Bolivia, MMS was promoted to be a cure for COVID-19. 15 people were poisoned as a result. -
Found Guilty
They were found guilty of defrauding the United States, distributing an unapproved drug, and distributing a misbranded drug. Mark and Joseph Grenon received sentences of 60 months, and Jonathan and Jordan Grenon were also convicted of contempt of court and received 151 months.