The formulations of the present disclosure alter the perception of symptoms, especially as experienced by subjects reporting the characteristic features associated with the syndrome known as multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS). The present disclosure encompasses formulations for the relief of symptoms associated with MCS, where the formulations comprise orthophosphoric acid, a vegetable oil comprising an esterified mono-unsaturated fatty acid, folic acid, and a molybdenum salt. The formulations can further comprise magnesium citrate, magnesium aspartate, malic acid, L-carnitine, alpha-ketoglutaric acid, co-enzyme Q10, glycerol, inositol, and choline bitartrate, optionally Q10, and riboflavin to provide a yellow color to the formulation. Another aspect of the disclosure are methods for alleviating MCS-related symptoms in subject human, comprising: providing to a subject an effective dose of a formulation comprising orthophosphoric acid, a mono-unsaturated fat, folic acid, molybdenum, and water.
