Demonstration of Strong Antioxidant Effects of EM
Two vials (2 fl oz size each) were filled with tap water (NYC tap water), two new nails were put in each, and EM•1 (Effective Microorganisms) was added only to one vial (the left vial in the image below): 1/2 cap (approximately 2.5 ml or 1/2 teaspoon).
The vials' starting dates are on the vials (9/22/2004), and in the background, the NY Times website shows the date the photo was taken (4/25/2011), 6 years and 7 months later.
The rusted one ("water only" label) is cloudy in the photo because the rust particles were disturbed and kicked up when the vials were moved.
In the one that's not rusted, the top of the vial shows rust because the air gap caused the very top to oxidize and rust, but the liquid portion has not rusted.
What may have happened is a combination of 1. the microbes that cause the rust have been displaced by the microbes (that are in EM•1) that don't, and 2. the EM microbes also produce substances (metabolites) that include antioxidants, which help prevent oxidation/rusting from occurring.
Another nail rust experiment. The jar on the left is with EM•1, and at least the heads of the nails still have their shine. Notice the amount of rust accumulated at the bottom of the non-treated jar.
