There is an opinion that hydrogen peroxide in the form of droppers or daily oral use can cure or prevent a huge number of diseases. We decided to check whether this substance has such healing properties.
Hydrogen peroxide offer treat allergic reactions, gangrene, herpes, stroke, tumors, including malignant ones, Parkinson's disease, diabetes diabetes, multiple sclerosis, HIV, syphilis, lichen, gonorrhea and even schizophrenia. Advice on the Internet varies - some suggest diluting it in water and drink, others advise intravenous administration using IVs. Among the declared spectrum of action, including rejuvenation And weight loss. During the pandemic of the new coronavirus infection, peroxide has received a new use - its offer take for prevention as well as treatment of coronavirus. Proponents of this treatment explain its effect varies: some believe that the compound will kill the virus, others believe that the released oxygen atoms will save the body from hypoxia.
Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is a colorless liquid with a metallic taste, infinitely soluble in water, alcohol and ether. The connection is unstable and easy decomposes for water and oxygen. Hydrogen peroxide is widely used in everyday life - it is used as a bleach for fabric and paper, in the production of porous materials, and for bleaching hair at home (peroxide, or perhydrol, blonde). Traditionally, this substance is also used to disinfect surfaces and wounds, but recently not all doctors approve of its use for treating wounds. It has been proven that although the compound has good antiseptic (disinfecting) properties, its use increases healing time and may lead to education additional scars. That's why main region applications today - cleaning deep and complex wounds (purulent leaks, phlegmons and other purulent wounds), access to which is difficult.
The founder of the use of hydrogen peroxide as a panacea can be considered the Soviet doctor Ivan Neumyvakin. Despite the title of Doctor of Medical Sciences, he practiced alternative medicine, in particular pseudoscience bioenergy informatics, as well as treatment and recovery “natural ways” - hydrogen peroxide and soda. Messages about methods of taking hydrogen peroxide for these purposes appeared, including on federal television - on TVC, "Mir24" and even at the regional division "News"
However, there is no evidence base confirming the effectiveness of such treatment. American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns from ingesting hydrogen peroxide: “There is no evidence that hydrogen peroxide taken orally has any medical benefit. In fact, consuming hydrogen peroxide as advertised can lead to tragic results.” Between 2001 and 2011, nearly 300 cases of poisoning from a 35 percent hydrogen peroxide solution were identified in the United States, including both intentional and unintentional use. IN result 14% of victims experienced partial or complete heart block, and 7% either died or suffered long-term disability. There were also marked seizures, strokes, heart attacks and changes in mental status. A 3 percent peroxide solution is a little safer - its use can bring “only” to gastritis and vomiting.
Inhalation of hydrogen peroxide vapor, which is advertised for the treatment of coronavirus, is no less dangerous. American fact checkers contacted to Dr. Gregory Schrank, an infectious disease specialist at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He said that inhalation with peroxide can only worsen the course of coronavirus infection and lead to pneumonitis (inflammation of the vascular wall of the alveoli, accompanied by scarring).
Registered also fatal after a drip with hydrogen peroxide - in 2004 in South Carolina, a naturopath administered such a solution to a patient to treat multiple sclerosis. At the autopsy there were discovered multiple gas bubbles in the vessels, which led to multiple organ failure and cardiac arrest. As can be seen from this example, droppers with hydrogen peroxide will not help avoid hypoxia during coronavirus infection, and can be fatal. However, hydrogen peroxide can indeed be use in the treatment of hypoxia - however, only in aquarium fish.
Reputable doctors from other countries agree with their American colleagues. Candidate of Medical Sciences, pediatrician Evgeny Komarovsky warns: “Forget this word! Hydrogen peroxide dripping into the nose, ear, genitals, mouth and anywhere else has nothing to do with this. There are some theories, I don’t want to offend their authors, that by dripping hydrogen peroxide inside, you will be rejuvenated and hydrogen and oxygen will begin to bubble and enrich all your internal organs. Guys, don’t fall for this quackery.” Israeli cardiologist Herman Gandelman agree with him: “Remember forever: a small amount of hydrogen peroxide is formed in our body. It immediately breaks down into a water molecule and a free radical that damages cells. Our body has developed a system that protects it from hydrogen peroxide. But it works for a small amount, when you ingest such a [large] amount, in the future it can theoretically lead to the development of cancer, besides the fact that high concentrations simply cause a chemical burn to the gastrointestinal tract.”
Thus, there is no data on the effectiveness of treating any disease with hydrogen peroxide, regardless of whether you drink it, give it IVs, or breathe in vapors. At the same time, many dangerous side effects have been recorded in medical practice, including death.
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