True PH
Overview
Among the many useful applications of the active ingredient in True PH, the most common is as a worldwide bacteriostatic agent. A bacteriostatic agent is one that inhibits the growth or multiplication of bacteria. The active agent in True PH is sodium chlorite (a chlorine dioxide precursor) – an active ingredient that controls microorganism’s growth in water. For this reason it is used extensively as a safe water purifier in many countries.
Recommended Use
As a dietary supplement, take half a dropper (15 drops) in 4 to 6 ounces of water. Dilute 1 drop of True PH to 20 drops of water for topical applications or as directed by a health professional. NOTE: always dilute with water before taking this product.
Product Article
Sodium Chlorite
Used either topically or in water, True PH can act as a non-specific biocide. Sodium chlorite, as a chlorine dioxide precursor, has been utilized widely as a bactericidal, virucidal, and fungicidal agent (1, 2, 3). In a summary report conducted at the Stanford University School of Medicine, chlorine dioxide has been shown to be effective against all the viruses tested. A research study by S. Raratah, Ph.D, found chlorine dioxide effective against human rotavirus, which has been shown to be the chief causative agent of the worldwide problem of diarrhea.
A number of countries currently use sodium chlorite in the prevention of food borne pathogens, in food production and in the sterilization of medical equipment (2,3). Farmers have also added a sodium chlorite solution to animal feed in order to decrease the incidence of infection and disease (4).
True PS’s Oxidative Properties
Sodium chlorite is an exceptional disinfectant agent due to its oxidative properties. When added to water, sodium chlorite is metabolized to chlorine dioxide, which in turn releases oxygen (5 6). Researchers have found that many bacteria, fungi, and viruses are destroyed when exposed to the reactive species of oxygen produced in an oxygenated environment (7, 8, 9, 10).
One of the reactive species of oxygen, singlet oxygen, may act as a virucidal agent by damaging the viral envelope surrounding some viruses, leading to their inactivation (7). Reactive oxygen intermediates (ROIs) have also shown antitumor activity by injuring tumor cells (11). ROI generation signals Tumor Necrosis Factor, which, though not fully understood, destroys the plasma membrane of the tumor cell causing cell death (11). Tumor cells also flourish in an anaerobic environment (12). Increasing oxygen levels in the tissues surrounding cancerous tumors, have often resulted in a decrease in tumor size and an increase in cancer cure rates due to the improved efficiency of radiation and other cytotoxic therapies (12).
Topical Use
As a topical agent (applied to the skin), True PH has therapeutic application. When applied topically, True PH acts as an osmotic agent, similar to the appliation of Epsom salts. Osmotic pertains to the nature of osmosis, which is the passage of a pure solvent from a solution of a greater concentration to one of lesser solute concentration when a semi-permeable membrane separates the solutions. In other words, if you have a concentrated solution on one side of the membrane, the dissolved solids will pass through the membrane to the side of the less concentrated solution if the molecules are smaller than the membrane.
When True PH is applied topically to burns and allergenic substances (such as poison ivy or insect bites) this osmotic effect assists in the removal of the toxins that create the irritations. WARNING: True PH used full strength can cause skin irritation. If applying to skin use a 1:2 mixture (1 part True PH to 2 parts water) and use caution. True PH should never be applied in the concentrated form directly to the skin or mouth.
Water Storage
In the application of water storage, it is recommended that you first start with a clean container and add purified water – preferably water that has undergone the process of reverse osmosis or any other suitable method of extracting impurities. It is recommended that you change the water annually to ensure you are drinking quality water in the event of an emergency
- Fifteen drops of True PH to each gallon of water
- One teaspoon of True PH to each 5 gallons of water
- Three tablespoons of True PH to each 50 gallons of water
- Pregnant or nursing mothers should not use True PH. The diluted amounts in stored water, however, are considered safe.
- True PH can bleach fabrics – BE CAREFUL.
- Do not exceed the dose amounts stated on the bottle.
- Do not use True PH for more than 3 weeks in a row.
- If you accidentally get True Ph in your eyes, immediately flush your eyes with fresh water.
Refrences:
- Effects of ozone, chlorine dioxide, chlorine, and monochlororamine on cryptosporidium parvum oocyst viability. Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 1990; May:1423-1428.
- Disinfection effect of chlorine dioxide on bacteria in water. Water Research. 1997; 31: 607-613.
- Doyle ML, Waldroup AL. Microbiological Evaluation of Chlorine Dioxide in Commercial Poultry Plants. 88th Ann. Meeting of the Poultry Sc. Assoc., Louisville, KY. 1996.
- Irwin MR, Becerra VM. The effect of E 100 on the morbidity associated with shipping fever in feedlot cattle. Final Report on Research Project Ref. No 26-79 (Texas Agricultural Equipment Station). 1979; May 31.
- Dion J, Richer, et al. The effect of sodium chlorite solutions on zebra mussel mortality. Proceedings of The Fifth International Zebra Mussel and Other Aquatic Nuisance Organisms Conference, Toronto, Canada, February 1995.
- Chlorine dioxide for taste and odor control. AWWA Journal. 1986; 78:84-93.
- Dewilde A, Pellieux C. et al. Virucidal activity of pure singlet oxygen generated by thermolysis of a water-soluble napthalene endoperoxide. J. Photochem. Photobiol. B. 1996; 36:23-29.
- Skulachev VP. Possible role of reactive oxygen species in antiviral defense. Biochemistry (Mosc) 1998; 63:1438-1440.
- Briviba K, Klotz LO, et al. Toxic and signaling effects of photochemically generated singlet oxygen in biological systems. Biol. Chem. 1997; 378:1259-1265.
- Von Ardenne, Manfred. Oxygen Multistep Therapy Physiological and Technical Foundations. Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc., New York. 1990.
- Goosens V, Grooten J. Direct evidence for tumor necrosis factor-induced mitochondrial reactive oxygen intermediates and their involvement in cytotoxicity. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA. 1995; 92:8115-8119.
- Vaupel PW, Kelleher DK. Tumor Oxygenation. Semper Bonis Artibus, New York. 1995