Colloidal Silver

Colloidal silver is a solution of tiny silver particles suspended in a liquid base. It's marketed as a remedy for a range of health problems.

Silver, slightly different from colloidal silver at the molecular level, has been used in medicine for centuries. In the past, it was claimed to be a cure-all for everything from tuberculosis and arthritis to herpes and cancer. Silver was also used as an antimicrobial for wounds. Modern colloidal silver products are sprayed or applied to the skin.

How does it work?

Colloidal silver can kill certain germs by binding to and destroying proteins.

Heal wounds
Improve skin disorders
Ear infections.
Eye Infections.
Emphysema.
Bronchitis.
Fungal infections.
Lyme disease.
Rosacea.
Sinus infections.
Stomach ulcers.
Yeast infections.
Chronic fatigue syndrome.
Tuberculosis.
Food poisoning.
Gum disease.
Digestion.
Preventing flu and colds.

The appropriate dose of colloidal silver depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for colloidal silver. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.

Colloidal silver is SAFE when applied to skin.

Colloidal silver is LIKELY UNSAFE when taken in excess by mouth or injected intravenously (by IV).

If used in excess, the silver in colloidal silver products can get deposited in vital organs such as the skin, liver, spleen, kidney, muscle, and brain. This can lead to an irreversible bluish skin discoloration that first appears in the gums.

It can also stimulate melanin production in skin, and areas exposed to the sun will become increasingly discolored.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Increased silver levels in pregnant women have been linked to abnormal development of the ear, face, and neck in their babies.

Colloidal silver supplements in excess can also lead to silver accumulation in the body, which can lead to an irreversible bluish skin discoloration known as argyria. Silver can also be deposited in vital organs, where it does serious damage.