Oxypowder - more info on how it works

Here is some more info. on how Oxypowder works. I asked my chemist friend how magnesium peroxide breaks down and he said:

"The oxygen that is released from the reaction of magnesium peroxide and water is in the atomic state, i.e. single atoms of neutral oxygen, also known as monoatomic oxygen. This is a very reactive form of oxygen, the same as is released from hydrogen peroxide. It is highly oxidizing, and seeks to obtain electrons from whatever matter is available in its environment. Organic matter in general will react with it, producing carbon dioxide and water, among other things.

This is a little like unclogging a plugged up sink in your home by pouring an oxidizing agent such as bleach or hydrogen peroxide into it. It will break down whatever organic matter is present.

I would guess that some of the oxygen reacts to form carbon dioxide and water, and some forms diatomic oxygen gas (O2). Some of these gases are probably absorbed into the blood, and some probably produce flatus or belching.

I would guess that this product would kill anaerobic bacteria, because it is highly oxidizing.

If there is a state of oxidative stress in the intestinal cells, this product might exacerbate it. I think it would be a good idea to give the intestinal cells some glutathione a few hours before using this, if it is suspected that they are low in glutathione. That way, they will be able to protect themselves when the conditions in the intestinal lumen become more oxidizing."