New Guy - and diet restrictions questions

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Hello, my name is Jeff. Hello Jeff and welcome to the CLO2 Forum.

I have been dealing with severe pain of my low back and hips for about 6 yrs, but I'm certain this began many years ago. I was told by Western medicine allopaths that it's just bad arthritis. I am a chiropractor and no matter how well I have described that 'something is wrong' to my colleague DC's or MD's, nobody has figured out what I finally discovered for myself about 6 months ago. I have Lyme disease. 

I am thankful to find Jim's MMS book and system through a friend. I have been using herbals, nutritionals and I use a Rife frequency machine. This is all good stuff, but unfortunately, with Lyme, it's just not enough. 

So, here I am! Just getting started at day 4 of the Starting Procedure and I will be going straight to the Mold/Fungus Protocol as per the book's instruction.

Thanks for any help, but I have a couple questions about the dietary restrictions mentioned in the MMS Guidebook: 

I get how foods, especially antioxidants will inactivate or neutralize the ClO2. I understand how nutritional supplements can feed the pathogens more than the host. But I just want to be clear about the purpose of some of the foods and rationale. 

In the first bullet point on page 56, are the foods listed meant to be restricted just during the periods of dosing, or should they be restricted all the time? I read another statement that said to restrict coffee all the time since the antioxidant effect remains for several hours. But it wasn't real clear about the specifics of some of the foods. Different antioxidants remain effective in the body for different time periods. Coffee and teas have a half life of about 6 hours, so those should not be taken before or during MMS dosing hours.

When researching if a food or drink is an antioxidant, also try to find out how long it is effective in a body. Many people will suggest to wait one or two hours and then to take chlorine dioxide (CLO2). That may or may not be true. 

Why is milk restricted and does that mean all milk based products? Am I just restricting milk during dosing, or do I eliminate milk and dairy products for several weeks during the MMS protocol? 

Why is chocolate restricted? Again, all the time or can I indulge in a dark chocolate square in the evening? Any other details about this would be greatly appreciated!! CLO2 lasts about one hour or less in the body. One hour after your last CLO2 dose of the day, you can eat and drink anything and as much as you like. 

Thank you all!!

The following is from Brave Search: “Milk itself is not an antioxidant, but it contains several natural antioxidant components that contribute to its overall health benefits. These include vitamin C (ascorbic acid), vitamin E (tocopherol), selenium, zinc, glutathione, and enzymes like superoxide dismutase and catalase. These compounds help neutralize free radicals and protect against oxidative stress, which is linked to aging and chronic diseases.The antioxidant activity in milk is influenced by processing and storage.

For example, fresh human milk has higher total antioxidant status (TAS) than frozen milk—freezing for 12 weeks can reduce TAS by over 50%. Similarly, heat treatments and light exposure can degrade sensitive antioxidants like vitamin C and riboflavin. 

Regarding how long antioxidants remain effective in the human body, there is no single answer, as it depends on the specific antioxidant and individual metabolism. However, some key points include: Vitamin C is water-soluble and not stored in large amounts; it has a short half-life (about 10–20 hours), so it must be replenished daily. Vitamin E is fat-soluble and can be stored in tissues, with a longer half-life (about 15–30 days), but its effectiveness declines over time. Polyphenols (found in tea and coffee) may bind to milk proteins like casein, which can reduce their bioavailability during digestion—though this effect is temporary and does not eliminate their benefits entirely.

Dairy proteins like casein can bind to certain antioxidants, but this binding is largely reversed during digestion, meaning antioxidants are still absorbed, though possibly at a reduced rate. 

In summary, while milk is not an antioxidant itself, it provides protective antioxidant compounds that are effective in the short term, especially when consumed fresh. To maximize antioxidant benefits, it’s best to consume antioxidant-rich foods (like tea, coffee, berries) separately from milk, particularly if the goal is to maximize polyphenol absorption.” 

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The following is from Brave Search: 

"Chocolate contains significant antioxidants, primarily in the form of flavonoids such as catechin, epicatechin, and procyanidins, which are most abundant in dark chocolate due to its higher cocoa content.  These compounds help neutralize free radicals, reducing oxidative stress linked to aging, heart disease, and cancer. Studies confirm that dark chocolate has nearly 8 times more antioxidants than strawberries and more than twice the phenolic compounds found in red wine. 

The antioxidant effects in the human body are short-lived.  Research shows that plasma levels of key antioxidants like epicatechin peak within a few hours after consuming dark chocolate and gradually decline over the next 24–48 hours.  For example, a 2003 study found that dark chocolate consumption increased plasma antioxidant capacity and epicatechin levels, but these effects were significantly reduced when milk was added to chocolate, likely due to interference with absorption. 

Key factors affecting antioxidant effectiveness:

• Cocoa content: Higher cocoa (70% or more) = more antioxidants. 
• Processing: Excessive heat or alkalization (Dutch processing) can destroy flavonoids. 
• Individual health: Antioxidant benefits may be more pronounced in people with elevated oxidative stress (e.g., those with metabolic syndrome or cardiovascular risk factors), as their bodies have a higher need for exogenous antioxidants. 

While the benefits are temporary, regular moderate consumption (e.g., 1–2 small squares of dark chocolate daily) may provide cumulative protective effects.  However, overconsumption is discouraged due to high calorie, fat, and sugar content in many commercial products."  

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Cheese and eggs are two things that you can snack on (with a gap afterwards of course) if you are struggling to find something to eat.