| > Supplement Index > Hydrogen Peroxide > - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Hydrogen Peroxide General Information Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2), is a colorless liquid chemical compound, that is a strong oxidizing agent and, in water solution, a weak acid. Hydrogen peroxide has many uses. For household and medicinal uses a 3.5% (by weight) water solution is safest. Hydrogen Peroxide is best known for its bleaching ability and antiseptic properties. Most strains of harmful bacteria cannot survive in the presence of oxygen or H2O2. Hydrogen Peroxide is also one of the many components that help regulate the amount of oxygen getting to your cells. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Hydrogen Peroxide Uses & Scientific Evidence For Hydrogen Peroxide has been as an used as an antiseptic for cuts, wounds, insect bites, and various skin conditions. As a gargle it can be used for sore throats, gingivitis, periodontal disease and fungal infections. There are internal uses of Hydrogen Peroxide; however, it is important to stress that it should only be administered under the direction of a doctor. Hydrogen Peroxide has been used intravenously to supply oxygen to the cells thereby reducing, and eliminating in some cases, diseases and infections, some of which include HIV infection, herpes simplex and zoster, bacterial infections, parasitic infections, yeast infections, viral infections, cirrhosis, lupus, cancer, diabetes II, arthritis, and emphysema. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Hydrogen Peroxide Dosage Information Use a solution that is 3.5% grade for external use. Read and follow product label directions for use. A 35% food grade Hydrogen Peroxide is recommended for internal use, but again, it is important to note that at this high a concentration, it is a very strong oxidizer and if not diluted can be extremely dangerous or even fatal, therefore, use Hydrogen Peroxide 35% food grade only for internal use, and only under a doctors supervision. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Hydrogen Peroxide Safety & Interaction Information Hydrogen Peroxide can be very dangerous and even cause death when taken internally. If you accidentally swallow Hydrogen Peroxide, call poison control, or seek medical treatment immediately. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - Buy Hydrogen Peroxide Products Below |