Chemical Variations Induced by Ozonization of 5% Glucose Solution and Evaluation of Generated Compounds

Cureus. 2024 Jan 25;16(1):e52946. doi: 10.7759/cureus.52946. eCollection 2024 Jan.

Abstract

The most commonly studied method of administering ozone therapy is systemic ozone therapy. However, there may be situations where this method is not feasible due to technical issues, such as poor vein condition or anemia. As an alternative method, pre-ozonized solutions, such as 0.9% saline solution, have been investigated for their ease of preparation and administration. However, concerns have been raised regarding the formation of chlorine compounds. Currently, there is no available literature on the treatment potential of pre-ozonized glucose solution. The objective of this study is to compare and evaluate the chemical changes induced by ozonization of a 5% glucose solution and determine if any toxic compounds are produced. Our findings indicate that the chemical alterations following ozone infusion are quantitatively minimal and pose a negligible risk in terms of safety.

Keywords: chemical risk assessment; glucose toxicity; oxygen-ozone therapy; ozone safety; ozone therapy.