COLLOIDAL SILVER - FAQ

What is Colloidal Silver?

Colloidal Silver is a tasteless, clear, slightly yellow liquid with amazing germicidal, antibacterial, anti-fungal and general infection fighting and wound healing properties.
Classification: Food Supplement.

Its constituents are ionic silver micro-particles suspended in very pure water at a ratio of around 5-15 Parts Per Million (PPM), made with a special, highly controlled electrolytic process. The process enables minute silver "atom clumps" to be produced - Each with a positive charge (ionic), repelling each other and therefore staying in suspension.

Larger concentrations can be achieved - at the cost of larger particle size because of too much "clumping" or by using a binding protein. Also, preservatives are sometimes used. These last methods have been shown to greatly reduce the bio-availability of the silver suspension rendering it less potent than pure silver + pure water.

Note: Higher concentrations (higher Parts Per Million) have a darker yellow appearance.

Storing: Store away from direct sunlight and in a cool place (not in the fridge). Also, keep away from strong magnetic fields. Do not allow contact with metals.

How does it work?

By attaching itself to a vital oxygen metabolizing enzyme found in single-celled Bacteria, Viruses and Fungi, Colloidal Silver ions disables the offending pathogen within a few minutes preventing it from reproducing.

The ionic silver essentially "chokes" both Fungi and Internal Parasites (which use eggs to reproduce) when they enter a one-celled state during their reproduction cycle thus killing the pathogen.

According to the World Health Organization (W.H.O) 1 in 3 persons in the Western World has Internal Parasites !

A virus invades tissue cells, using them for reproduction. During this cycle, a more primitive one-celled state occurs allowing the silver ions to disable the virus.

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SARS - Is colloidal silver effective?

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome ( SARS ) is a recent pandemic thought to originate from China. Believed to be caused by a new virus of the Common Cold family (Coronavirus), it has been responsible for numerous deaths. The new mutation
Although no "hard" evidence is available to date, many believe Colloidal Silver may act as a first defence and could fight or delay the onset of this new epidemic allowing conventional medical treatment to be used more effectively.

Is it safe?

Yes. High quality, commercially produced ionic Colloidal Silver is very safe!

Side-Effects - There are no known harmful side-effects. Occasionally, a slight feeling of "unwellness" is encountered when first taken. This symptom is attributed to the extra number of pathogens eliminated from the body.

Medication does not seem to be affected by Colloidal Silver, which may actually work synergistically with some medicines.

Tests have shown that around 95% or more excess silver is eliminated within 24 hours - Unlike antibiotics that "linger" in the body for much longer and can cause damage to the liver and to important enzymes.
Also, friendly internal flora (the bacteria that lives in the gut), may get seriously depleted by prolonged antibiotic use, leading to problems caused by the imbalance. Colloidal Silver, however, is absorbed before it reaches the large intestine when a normal maintenance dose is taken.

The only condition attributed to excessive intake of silver is Argyria ("blue-blood"). The greyish skin complexion is caused by ingestion of large silver particles and/or silver compounds - usually from continuous use of silver cutlery and utensils.
Known as the "Nobleman's disease," from which the expression "blue-blooded" was derived, this harmless condition is rarely seen today. There are no known instances of modern, high quality commercially produced electrolytic Colloidal Silver causing Argyria.

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How does Colloidal Silver Compare to Antibiotics?

Colloidal Silver is known to kill 650 pathogens. Compare this figure to the half-dozen or so that antibiotics manage (antibiotics are ineffective against viruses)!
Another important aspect - Bacteria does not develop "silver resistance" unlike the many antibiotic-resistant bacterial strains seen today. See our "Antibiotics" page for more information on antibiotics and their misuse.

To be fair to antibiotics, countless people have been successfully treated and lives saved. Colloidal Silver is not intended as a direct replacement for antibiotics, although it has been successfully used therapeutically by qualified "Natural Therapists" and as a supplementary and preventative alternative - Often when standard medicine failed!

IMPORTANT - Always complete a prescribed course of antibiotics. Consult your Doctor if any side-effects or unusual symptoms occur whilst taking any medication - Doctor's advice.

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How is it taken?

As a food supplement, the normal "maintenance" adult dose is 5 - 10ml (about 1 teaspoon) taken once a day. Swill the Colloidal Silver around the mouth for 20 - 30 seconds, then swallow (most of the silver is absorbed through the mucous membranes in the mouth, throat and especially under the tongue).
Drinking plenty of pure water is important. Filtered tap water, free from chlorine and other additives is ideal.
More detailed information on many popular uses and methods of taking Colloidal Silver including "Therapeutic Doses" can be found on our How to take/uses page.

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What are Colloidal Silver's uses?

Some of the most popular uses are:

As a Food Supplement - Intensive farming has greatly depleted the soil's mineral and "trace element" content and is reflected in the nutritional quality of some commercial farm produce. Our bodies contain about 0.001% silver. Dr Robert Becker showed a direct correlation between illness and low silver levels.

Immune System - Relieving the constant stress on the immune system can help body's natural germ fighting mechanism.
When taking Colloidal Silver, many have reported increased alertness and general "well-being". These benefits are not yet fully explained by science, although the general consensus of opinion is that the lessened load on the immune system is a contributory factor. More on the Immune System.

Fighting Infections - Eye, mouth, throat, sinus, skin and many more common infections respond very well to Colloidal Silver.
Also, Viral Infections such as Colds, Flu and "cold sores", Fungal Infections (Athlete's foot is one of the best known) and Yeast Infections including Candida have all been treated by Natural Therapists using Colloidal Silver. The lengthy list also includes Internal Parasites - Intestinal Worms that use the human body as a host and prevent the absorption of essential nutrients.

Promoting Wound Healing - In his book "The Body Electric", Dr. Robert O. Becker describes his research on limb regeneration. Silver was the only material successfully used for electrodes. Dr. Becker also found accelerated tissue regeneration he attributed to the ionic silver produced from the very low electrical current used in his experiments.

Silver-based dressings and ointments are now used extensively in Hospital Burns Units because of their anti-microbial and healing properties.
More interesting facts are found on our "History of Colloidal Silver" page.

Antiseptic, Disinfectant - Cuts, scrapes, abrasions etc.

Purifying Water - Adding 30-50ml Colloidal Silver to 5 litres of water has been shown to kill harmful bacteria within a few minutes.

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Can Animals and Plants benefit?

Yes. Colloidal Silver does not harm mammals, reptiles or fish and is often used in veterinarian context.
Plants can be sprayed to kill mould and mildew.

For specific information click "How to take/uses" page.