Posted on 03/13/2020 8:23:38 PM PDT by Norski
BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) is an FDA approved food additive. It has been found to be an effective natural treatment for a number of viral conditions including hepatitis B, hepatitis C, the Epstein Barr virus, the herpes virus and cold sores.
While it may seem odd to use a preservative chemical to treat a virus, certainly many chemicals have multiple uses. Over 4 decades ago, Science Magazine reported that BHT inactivates some lipid coated viruses.1
BHT has also been documented as a topical remedy for some lipid coated viruses, like herpes.2 What is a Lipid Coated Virus?
Lipid coated viruses are viruses with a membrane around them. This membrane protects the virus. Breaking down that membrane with BHT or another remedy disables the virus. BHT Benefits
Some viruses which BHT may be of use for include the following:
Hepatitis B Hepatitis C Epstein Barr Virus Colds Influenza Cold Sores Herpes
Does BHT Cause Cancer?
BHT is sometimes accused of being a cancer causing chemical. Upon further investigation, studies that implicate BHT as carcinogenic involve giving large amounts of BHT (much larger than one would use therapeutically) to rats. Indeed, “the dose makes the poison.” Salt is necessary for life, but too much of it can cause death.
Some may be concerned because BHT is man-made. Not everything that is man made is dangerous. Indeed, plenty of “natural” substances can be highly toxic.
While the human body does not produce BHT, some forms of life do, like phytoplankton.
BHT is an antioxidant. Antioxidants like berries are beans are thought to protect cells from free radicals. Free radicals may contribute to cancer.
In fact, the Food and Chemical Toxicology concludes that BHT does not pose a cancer risk and may actually be anticarcinogenic at the levels currently used as a food additive.3
(Excerpt) Read more at earthclinic.com ...
No argument.
I am just posting possibilities.
Thank you.
I don’t drink at all anymore
Ping for later.
It’s not lavender oil that works, but habanero oil that works. Lavender oil just smells better.
I do know enough to discuss the subject without researching it.
What I researched was the validity of the sources of your article. I deemed them outdated and therefore unreliable as support for the statements your article makes.
Show me RECENT studies on this same topic (like within 5 years) from peer-reviewed scientific journals and then maybe there might be something worth discussing.
Articles that start out with “Things about (fill in the blank) they don’t want you to know....” are generally (IMO) ridiculous. WHO wouldn’t want to share information about something that could cure 3+ million people of a deadly disease? Who is “they” referenced in your article’s title?
FWIW, I understand (and somewhat agree with) your opinion of the CDC. What I DON”T Agree with is someone posting an article based on 20+ year old information saying it will cure a disease and this is the magic secret that the mysterious “they” won’t share, and it will save the world from killer diseases. Please don’t put out false hope to the 3+ million people in the US and the 180+ million people worldwide suffering from Hepatitis C. It’s not helpful nor accurate information from a medical perspective, that’s all.
Stop posting this nonsense! It is provably incorrect!
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