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Colloidal silver has been used to treat a variety of diseases over the years. New studies are now linking colloidal silver to benefits for emphysema patients. As the name suggests, colloidal silver is actually silver, broken into microscopic particles and sustained in a liquid, usually de-mineralized water. Colloidal silver is touted as a powerful natural antibiotic. more »
The alternative healing supplement, colloidal silver, is defined and the controversy of colloidal silver and its relationship to the medical condition known as argyria is addressed. Also provided are some scientific evidence for colloidal silver's efficacy in destroying harmful pathogens, a basic description of how colloidal silver works against single-cell organisms, and possible side effects. more »
Colloidal silver is used all over the world for its ability to heal infections, cure colds and eliminate ear infections that resist modern antibiotics. But manufacturers of colloidal silver products cannot legally claim their products "cure" anything because an FDA ruling prohibits it. However, while claims of actual colloidal silver cures may be overzealous, using colloidal silver may be helpful as long as it is used properly. more »
Colloidal silver is usually used to prevent newborns from catching eye infections. However, there are a number of companies on the Internet as well as in health supplement catalogs touting the benefits of colloidal silver. Doctors generally agree that colloidal silver is safe in small amounts, but harmful in large doses, although there is some disagreement on exactly how much is too much colloidal silver. more »
Despite the popularity of colloidal silver within the alternative medicine culture, the FDA does not consider colloidal silver a safe or effective treatment for illness or disease. It is important to consider both sides of the debate before making any decision that affects one's health. more »
Colloidal silver has been touted as a health supplement to boost the immune system. Manufacturers have promoted colloidal silver as a natural cure-all for many immune deficiencies such as HIV, herpes, and tuberculosis. However, excessive use of this mineral compound can be dangerous. more »
Colloidal silver is a liquid suspension of silver particles. It is used as an alternative medical remedy. There are no medical studies that are conclusive that colloidal silver is beneficial for medical use, according to the Mayo Clinic (see link in References). However, many people use it and take it regularly. more »
Colloidal silver is the suspension of tiny particles of silver in distilled water. Before the discovery of antibiotics, colloidal silver was widely used for its believed effectiveness as a germicide and antimicrobial. Despite deep controversy over its safety and effectiveness, it is still used today. more »
Colloidal silver is an alternative remedy that is made from silver particles that are suspended in liquid. According to the National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine, "colloidal silver products have been used for a variety of health purposes---although there is no scientific evidence to support their safety or effectiveness." more »
Colloidal silver is a suspended solution of tiny silver metal particles in a colloidal base, which is a base of liquid gelatin. Colloidal silver was a drug used up until 1938 for the treatment of bacterial infections, and against the FDA's recommendation, manufacturers have continued to market colloidal silver as a remedy for many other ailments, including asthma, herpes, pneumonia and even AIDS. While high concentrations of colloidal silver have been shown to have a small antibacterial effect, modern antibiotics are safer and more effective due to the dangerous and permanent side effects associated with long-term use of colloidal silver. more »
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