Does The Chlorite Ion Fight Pathogenic Microorganisms In The Body?
Yes, the chlorite ion is biocidal, yet less toxic than chlorine dioxide since it is a less powerful oxidant in the ionic form. At the pH of the stomach (pH 3-4) one can expect chlorine dioxide (NOT Free Chlorine) to be produced from the chlorite ions. This will be a transient phenomenon, ultimately yielding chlorite ions, again, which will be absorbed by the body, passed through the lower gastrointestinal tract, and excreted by the kidneys. If a substantial dose of the NZYMES® Ox-E-Drops has been taken, one could hypothesize that the chlorite ions and chlorine dioxide would act against ANY pathogenic microorganism in the body. Does The Chlorite Ion Interact With Enzymes? Yes it does! In fact, another potential mechanism of the NZYMES® Ox-E-Drops involves utilization of chlorite by cells, particularly leukocytes, as a substrate to increase the efficiency of a group of enzymes know as peroxidases. These enzymes are an important component in the immune system since they are involved in th
