The Hydrogen Peroxide Hucksters
By Karen Savage
Preying on the sick and the desperate, peddlers of ‘food-grade hydrogen peroxide’ as a cure-all are flourishing. Why?
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Sites with names like Pure Health Discounts and Guardian of Eden have promoted the use of the chemical to treat a dizzying array of ailments, from Lyme disease and skin problems to leukemia and even brain tumors. Both scientists and the FDA say it’s all bunkum — and even dangerous — but the sales continue. (Visual: )
