denied the claim that the mineral solution was a cure for Ebola Virus.
This is contained in a statement by the sub Saharan Africa Coordinator
of the company, Mr Adetunji Fadayiro, in Lagos.
The statement stated that the company was involved in the
manufacturing, distribution and marketing of mineral solutions such as
Nanosilver, Vitamin and Mineral infused water, among others.
It stated that the Nanosilver solution was meant to boost the immune
system and provide the needed nutrients for the proper functioning of
the body.
The statement stated, "Our brand of Nanosilver is classified as a
dietary supplement.
"Minerals for Life cater for numerous customers who utilise our
Nanosilver solution as an immune booster in a number of health
situations.
"Concerned clientele have in recent days drawn our attention to a
claim that Nanosilver solution which is marketed for human consumption
and ingestion is a pesticide.
"It is, therefore, pertinent to address this information in the public
domain. Nanosilver is approved by the USA Department of Agriculture
and Food, with a pesticide registration.
"Nanosilver is also approved by the same USA Department of Agriculture
and Food with Food Establishment approval.
"Amongst other approvals, Nanosilver is approved for purchase by the
USA Government Veterans Hospital Association both as a disinfectant
and supplement."
The statement stated that Nanosilver had 15 government approvals for
various uses.
It stated that the company donated Nanosilver immune booster, which
currently had the status of a food supplement, to assist the patients
of the current Ebola pandemic.
According to the statement, the donation is to keep the company's goal
of preserving life and because of the history of the use of Silver
Solution.
The statement stated, "Minerals for Life Ltd., did not claim
Nanosilver as a cure for Ebola.
"We seize this opportunity to congratulate the Federal Ministry of
Health and the Lagos State Ministry of Health for their proactive
approach in fighting the Ebola disease.
"As it has resulted in the recovery of some patients treated with
antibiotics and a cocktail of immune boosters.
"Minerals for Life looks forward to the total containment of the Ebola
disease and a healthy population of Nigerians," it stated.
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