Colloidal silver has been used for centuries to promote good health and studies continue to also show that colloidal silver outperforms many mainstream methods used against harmful organisms. [1] With so many cases of antibiotic resistance, it’s no wonder why colloidal silver has become extremely popular in recent years. Consumers should know, however, that not all silver products are created equal. Here are 6 things you must know about colloidal silver to protect yourself and ensure the best results:
1. Parts Per Million (PPM)
is Mildly Important
When it comes to colloidal silver,
don’t get caught up in how many parts per million — or PPM — a
solution has. Although it’s not a mundane detail, what’s really
important is the particle size. Smaller particles can move more
easily throughout your body and they’re more bioavailable. Particle
sizes less than .005 microns are ideal. Sometimes this is indicated
on the label, sometimes not. One way to tell if silver particles are
too large is by examining the color of the solution. A dark or
murky-color usually indicates large silver particles and other
impurities.
2. Colloidal Silver Should
Be Clear
A quality colloidal solution should
appear clear. Other colors indicate additional chemical additives.
Darker-colored solutions occur as a result of the presence of
stabilizers, additives, salts, or proteins. These compounds are
often used in many silver products to suspend larger silver
particles. Products which need refrigeration or require shaking or
those that develop a foam likely contain additional chemical
impurities.
3. Silver Won’t Upset
Beneficial Intestinal Organisms
A lot of people use silver as defense
against harmful organisms. Unlike antibiotics which wipeout both the
“bad” and the “good” organisms present in the intestinal tract,
silver maintains a balance of intestinal microorganisms. Silver
absorbs quickly in the upper GI tract, and little gets through to
cause problems for the beneficial bacteria in the small intestine
and colon.
4. Good Colloidal Silver
Won’t Turn You Blue
Occasionally you may hear of an
individual who develops argyria, a condition that develops when
silver proteins cause a blueing of the skin. (Do a Google search for
Paul Karason.) While this may happen when people use ultra low
quality silver solutions, pure hydrosol colloidal silver without
additives, proteins, or salts does not cause this condition. [2]
This is why it’s imperative to obtain the purest solution available.
5. Purity Matters
Colloidal silver isn’t just a mixture
of silver and water; it’s a solution where the silver particles are
suspended in water and have an electrical charge. This type of
solution requires ultra pure water. It also requires special
equipment necessary to create and maintain a constant charge.
Many colloidal silver home brew kits use salts or other compounds during the brewing process to suspend the silver in the solution. Products like this do not offer the same effect as colloidal silver produced with high voltage technology. The chances of argyria also increase with the consumption of these products.
6. Only Use the Best
Colloidal Silver
Not all colloidal silver products are
created alike. First and foremost, choose a product that’s been
produced using high voltage alternating current technology. This
production method requires specialized equipment and produces a
silver solution of unparalleled quality and purity compared to
low-tech low voltage methods. Don’t be fooled by “concentrated”
solutions of more than 30 PPM. In fact, a PPM of higher than 30
indicates the presence of a stabilizer or other protein that the
silver is bound to as a means of suspension. That stuff turns you
blue, it doesn’t provide any benefits.
Before you invest in a colloidal silver, do your research into any products you’re considering and make sure all these factors add up.
-Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN, DCBCN, DABFM
References:
Morrill K, May K, Leek D, et al. Spectrum of antimicrobial activity
associated with ionic colloidal silver. J ALtern Complement Med.
2013 Mar;19(3):224-31. doi: 10.1089/acm.2011.0681.
Chang AL, Khosravi V, Egbert B. A case of argyria after colloidal
silver ingestion. J Cutan Pathol. 2006 Dec;33(12):809-11.
Source(s):
globalhealingcenter.com
http://www.healthfreedoms.org/category/disease-conditions/asbestos/