Poly-MVA (or Lipoic Acid Mineral Complex) is a dietary supplement created by Merrill Garnett (1931–), a former dentist turned biochemist.
[1] The "MVA" in "Poly-MVA" means "minerals vitamins and amino acids".
[4] Poly-MVA is promoted with claims that it can treat a variety of human diseases, including cancer and HIV/AIDS.
[1] The promotional effort is supported by customer testimonials, but there is no medical evidence that Poly-MVA confers any health benefit and some concern it may inhibit the effectiveness of mainstream cancer treatments if used at the same time.
[1][2] In 2005, Poly-MVA was listed as one of the ineffective alternative cancer treatments being sold by the clinics clustered in and around Tijuana, Mexico.