In the past few years, the alternative health community has become aware of the toxicity of isopropyl alcohol and other solvents used in body care products. In Dr. Clarks's opinion, this can be devastating to the vital organs and predispose one to cancer and other illnesses. Dr. Klinghardt and staff found that after observing and testing hundreds of patients detoxing from isopropyl alcohol chemicals, the greatest injury occurs not to the parasite egg membrane but to the patient's own cell and nerve membranes.
Isopropyl alcohol is lipophilic.
In other words, it is attracted to the lipid layer surrounding the cells and nerves. It interferes with the messenger proteins that send information to the cells. The lipid fluids can not line up properly in the presence of these chemicals and can in turn cause neurological effects and damage to the cells. Dr. Klinghardt concluded that isopropyl alcohol has caused such symptoms as nausea, mental confusion, coma, and death through ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption. One may wonder why these harmful chemicals are even used in so many products.