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Colloidal Silver - 40 PPM - 8 Oz. Bottle

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What is Colloidal Silver

Silver was widely used in the 1800s as a germicidal, but was supplanted in the 1940s when the discovery of penicillin ushered in the age of miracle drugs. It is interesting to note that antibiotics are only specific against bacteria and some fungi, whereas silver is toxic to most fungi, bacteria, protozoa, parasites and certain viruses.

A colloid is a solution consisting of ultra-fine particles suspended in a liquid medium. Although there are other methods to produce colloidal silver, the Electrocolloidal process is superior because it does not use acids nor does it need a chemical stabilizer to keep the silver particles in suspension. Properly manufactured, colloidal silver is a liquid solution consisting of submicroscopic particles of 99.999% silver (no more than 0.005 - 0.015 microns) held in suspension in pure water by the tiny electrical charge placed on each particle. The electrical charge placed on the silver particles creates a repelling force that prevents clumping. The highest quality colloidal silver is a natural clear yellow or golden yellow color with particles too small to be seen with an ordinary light microscope and a pH of approximately 6.5. Particles in inferior products are larger, causing the color of the solution to be darker (red, brown, gray, black) and the naked eye can see the settling particles.

Beware of concentrated colloidal silver products on the market. Silver is a trace mineral so more is not better. Less that 0.2 ppm (0.02 mg.) are required to kill non-sporulating bacteria in contaminated water and the body only needs 0.05 mg. daily.

Besides being used as a preventative, colloidal silver can also be used topically on cold sores, poison oak, rashes, acne, athlete's foot, minor burns, eczema, insect bites, even as a natural deodorant. Some other uses for colloidal silver: eye, nose and ear drops; personal hygiene; water purification (1ounce per gallon); and as a plant spray for bacterial, fungal and viral attacks (1 tablespoon per quart of water).

Suggested Use:
Orally, 1 / 4 to 1 / 2 teaspoon as needed. Best results may be obtained by holding in the mouth for several minutes before swallowing. For children, up to one half of the suggested adult use.

Ingredients:
Distilled Water and Silver. Particle size .001 microns
certified. Temperature sensitive. Store at room temperature out of direct sunlight. Manufactured by a electrocolloidal process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How does Colloidal Silver kill germs?
A: Colloidal Silver is a catalyst. It stops an enzyme that all one-celled bacteria, fungi and viruses use for their oxygen metabolism. The organisms suffocate for lack of oxygen. Colloidal Silver is also effective against parasites because in their reproductive cycle, the egg stage is one-celled.

Q: Is Colloidal Silver safe for children?
A: Colloidal Silver is great for children's skin irritations, minor burns and infections because it is tasteless, odorless and non-stinging. Follow the suggested use on the label.

Q: Is Colloidal Silver safe to use internally?
A: In over 100 years of use, there are no known side effects nor evidence that the body builds up a tolerance to colloidal silver. (The adult RDA for silver is 400 mg.)

Q: What should I look for in a high quality colloidal silver?
A: The manufacturing process should be Electrocolloidal. The Grind and Chemical methods are less expensive, but the size of the particles tends to be large and need chemical stabilizers to keep them in suspension. Stabilizers disrupt the activity of the silver particles, causing them to clump and block the germicidal action.

  • The ppm (parts per million) should not exceed 10. More is not better.
  • The particle size should be less than 0.015 microns. The smaller the better.
  • The color should be a clear to golden yellow. Darker solutions indicate larger particles.
  • The pH should be around 6.5. Chemically produced colloids are acidic with a pH around 4.5.

Q: Can I use Colloidal Silver if I'm taking other medications?
A: There has never been a reported reaction with any prescription medication; however, it is always best to consult your health professional before adding any supplement or medication to your regimen.

Q: I travel frequently. How do I purify water?
A: Add one ounce to a gallon of water, shake and wait ten minutes. Shake again and wait ten minutes before drinking.

Q: Wouldn't a higher concentration be more effective?
A: The optimum concentration is between 5 and 10 ppm. Higher concentrations have the potential of killing "friendly" intestinal bacteria and concentrations under 5 ppm tend to be less effective against some organisms.

Q: What organisms have become drug resistant?
A: Called multi-drug resistant (MDR), the most threatening are: MDR Pneumococcus which was discovered to be penicillin-resistant in 1967, causes pneumonia, infections of the bloodstream, meningitis, and is the major cause of middle ear infections in children. MDR Staphylococcus aureus which is the most common cause of skin, wound and bloodstream infection in hospitalized patients. Many strains of this pathogen are now resistant to almost all available antibiotics. At present, the antibiotic Vancomycin is the only remaining drug being used by hospitals.

MDR Enterococcus faecium, the third most frequent cause of hospital-acquired wound and urinary tract infections, is already resistant to Vancomycin. Some strains of this bacterium are not killed by any available antibiotic. MDR Tuberculosis which threatens to take humankind back to the early 19th century when tuberculosis sanatoriums were commonplace. Woe to those in developing countries where medical facilities are a rarity.

Q: Can pregnant women use Colloidal Silver?
A: Pregnant or nursing women should always consult a health professional before using any food supplement, over-the-counter medication, or prescribed drug.

   

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