Colloidal Silver
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Our PureBulk Colloidal Silver is manufactured by one of the most respected manufactures on the planet. We can't mention who manufactures our Colloidal Silver because we buy in huge volumes and sell at prices so low the manufacturer won't let us tell you who they are. But we can tell you this colloidal silver particle size is among the smallest made at an amazing 0.42nm and 20ppm. With small particle size and high concentration you get the best possible value and potency. |
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What is Colloidal Silver?
Colloidal silver is a fluid suspension of microscopic silver particles that are dispersed and suspended within a liquid medium. Colloidal silver has been used for over 100 years as an effective natural antimicrobial and has many applications. As recently as the early 20th century, colloidal silver as a dietary supplement has been a mainstay in a broad spectrum of treatments and conditions both as a natural antibiotic and antiseptic. Colloidal silver products are usually marketed as dietary supplements that you take by mouth. Some other types are sprayed, applied to the skin, or injected into a vein.Throughout history silver has been used as a preservative and to combat infectious diseases. Colloidal silver is a suspension of the element silver in a solution, usually water. Silver, like mercury, was used as a medicine starting in the late 1800s whose main use was as a topical antiseptic. However, more modern and specialized drugs have eliminated most of those uses. A few prescription drugs containing silver are still available though. For example, silver nitrate can be used to prevent an eye condition called conjunctivitis in newborn babies and to treat certain skin conditions, such as corns and warts. Use of silver, for example in the form of silver nitrate solution, is still mandated by law in many states to be used in newborns as a topical eye drop to prevent eye infections. Another drug, silver sulfadizine, can be used to treat burns.
What is Colloidal Silver used for and who uses it?
Since the 1990s, the liquid suspension of microscopic silver particles otherwise known as colloidal silver has been marketed as an alternative medicine for its antiseptic and antibiotic attributes. Historically, colloidal silver was also used as an internal medication to treat numerous conditions. The medical applications of silver include its use as an antiseptic, a disinfectant, and an alternative medicine product in the form of colloidal silver. Since the silver ion (Ag+) is bioactive, in sufficient amounts it is potent enough to kill bacteria in vitro. For this reason physician use wound dressings containing silver sulfadiazine (Ag-SD) or silver nano-materials to treat external infections and kill bacteria in external wounds. Due to the recent increase of antibiotic-resistant bacteria such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, wound dressings containing silver are increasing in importance. The disinfectant properties of silver are also utilized in medical tools, such as urinary catheters and endotracheal breathing tubes. The reason behind this is because the silver content effectively reduces the occurrence of catheter-related bacteriuria and ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) respectively. Silver is also beneficial in bone prostheses, reconstructive orthopedic surgery and cardiac devices, as well as on surfaces and fabrics to manage and minimize the spread of infection.Colloidal silver is marketed as a dietary supplement for both internal and external use as an alternative natural healing remedy and has an extensive range of known uses. Topically, it may be used to fight infections of the skin and can promote the natural healing of burns, cuts, rashes, wounds, or sunburns. As an oral solution, it can be used to alleviate toothaches, mouth sores, or as a mouthwash to fight plaque, bacteria, and tooth decay. Other applications include the use of include nasal, eye or ear drops. Colloidal silver has also proven to be effective for internal use against as many as 650-disease causing organisms including Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria and the fungus Candida albicans (C. albicans). Environmental uses of colloidal silver include the ability to purify water, act as a sterilizer, or be used as a spray that can be applied to air-conditioning filters and air ducts to prevent the aerial spread of germs.
How pure is your Colloidal Silver?
PureBulk colloidal silver is 0.9999 pure silver sub-nanometer sized particles suspended in pure deionized water. This combination is referred to as a colloid. The silver nanoparticles in PureBulk colloidal silver measure approximately 0.42 nanometers or less in diameter. Particle surface area is the property of colloidal silver that directly determines the ability of the colloid to react with its environment. Therefore, the effectiveness of colloidal silver is based on particle surface area. The higher the particle surface area, the more effective the colloidal silver. PureBulk colloidal silver contains only pure water and pure silver. It also contains the highest particle surface area of any colloidal silver product available.What is the daily suggested dose of Colloidal Silver?
The typical dosage of colloidal silver is 1 teaspoon per day. Colloidal silver is typically described in concentrations known as parts per million (ppm), which denotes the concentration of a substance in a very low quantity. For example: One ppm equals 1 part colloidal silver in 1,000,000 parts liquid. The common unit mg/liter is used to express this ratio. PureBulk’s colloidal silver product contains 20 ppm silver suspended in pure water.As always, if you have concerns or questions, consult a physician or a health care professional before taking any supplements. Before taking any kind of medicine, check with your doctor to ensure that the supplement you want to take is right for you. You may be allergic or you may have a sensitive stomach which may raise the need for special instruction as far as dosage goes.
Precautions and Potential side effects of Colloidal Silver
Silver products alone are known to be non-toxic and safe when used properly. However, a condition that causes the skin to turn a permanent grayish-blue color known as Argyria can be the result of extreme misuse of very strong silver solutions usually consisting of silver salts, including silver nitrate, silver arsphenamine, silver chloride and possibly silver iodide. The estimated amount of silver accumulation over a one-year period that is required to produce argyria is 1 to 5 grams. This amount is very large compared to the 50 mcg typically recommended and consumed by people using over the counter colloidal silver products.These solutions are typically products that have been brewed on home-made devices and are forms of chemical or ionic silver. They are also of extremely poor quality. Additionally, unless an individual were to consume as much as 50 times the recommended daily dose of a 10-30 ppm product, there would be little possibility of acquiring this condition. Other side effects include neurological problems, headaches, fatigue, and indigestion. Colloidal silver can also interact with antibiotics such as penicillin, tetracycline, quinolone, and thyroxine because it can reduce their bioavailability. Pregnant women are advised against use of colloidal silver as it may cause developmental abnormalities in the fetus. Before taking any type of alternative health treatment or medication, it is advisable for a person to first consult with a physician to avoid any adverse health-related consequences.
The information at Purebulk.com is NOT a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist. Do not use any dietary supplement as a replacement for conventional care, or as a reason to postpone seeing a doctor about a medical problem. Tell all your health care providers about any complementary and alternative practices you use. Give them a full picture of what you do to manage your health. This will help ensure coordinated and safe care.
What should people do who are considering or using colloidal silver?
If you are considering or using a colloidal silver product, or any type of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), talk with all your health care providers. Discussing its use is important for your safety and helps each provider make sure that all aspects of your health care are working together. This is especially important if you are pregnant, nursing a baby, or considering treating a child.Taste, solubility, and suggested preparation of Colloidal Silver
Colloidal silver contains silver particles that are suspended in a liquid solution and which do not dissolve in water. In liquid form, the suspension retains the particles in solution as is. Colloidal silver may be applied topically in either liquid or tincture form or as an ointment, cream or salve, or in the form of soap. It may also be ingested in either pill or liquid form. In pill form, colloidal silver is introduced to the body by way of the stomach and digestive system, whereas liquid is partly absorbed in the mouth, then enters the bloodstream directly.Colloidal Silver is used in the following Proprietary Formulas
Olympian Labs Colloidal Silver, Futurebiotics Advanced Colloidal Silver, MesoSilver, Silver 100, Silver Miracles, Flying Basset, Spellbound, Silver Fuzion, and Silvagen.References & Further Research
Colloidal Silver Research PaperSilver colloids are analyzed from a nuclear, chemical, catalytic, and physics perspective to determine what the expected action is on various pathogens as well as its effect, if any, on so called good bacteria. The result is that what is being generally reported by many people and researchers is exactly what is to be expected. This is important, since winning the approval of medical professionals, and even that of many patients requires that they understand just what a new therapy does and does not do, and how it works.
Argyria associated with colloidal silver supplementation
A 65-year-old male presented for skin examination and was incidentally noted to have discoloration of the fingernails. These findings were completely asymptomatic. The patient had been taking colloidal silver supplementation (Silverzone 140 ppm silver Gifts of Nature, St. George, UT, USA) for 2 years as therapy for diabetes. He first noticed the onset of nail discoloration 1 year ago. His past medical history included type II diabetes and hypertension. His current medications were metformin, glyburide, and benazepril. Physical examination revealed slate-gray discoloration involving the lunulae of the fingernails (Fig. 1). The skin, mucous membranes, and sclerae were unaffected.
Over-the-counter drug products containing colloidal silver ingredients or silver salts
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing a final rule establishing that all over-the-counter (OTC) drug products containing colloidal silver ingredients or silver salts for internal or external use are not generally recognized as safe and effective and are misbranded. FDA is issuing this final rule because many OTC drug products containing colloidal silver ingredients or silver salts are being marketed for numerous serious disease conditions and FDA is not aware of any substantial scientific evidence that supports the use of OTC colloidal silver ingredients or silver salts for these disease conditions.
Silver products for medical indications: risk-benefit assessment
Legitimate medicinal use of silver-containing products has dramatically diminished over the last several decades. Recently, however, some manufacturers have begun to enthusiastically promote oral colloidal silver proteins as mineral supplements and for prevention and treatment of many diseases. Indiscriminate use of silver products can lead to toxicity such as argyria. To assist health care professionals in a risk versus benefit assessment of over-the-counter silver-containing products, we herein examine the following issues: historical uses, chemistry, pharmacology, clinical toxicology, case reports of adverse events in the literature, and the recent promotion of over-the-counter silver products. Other sources of silver exposure (including environmental and dietary) and EPA exposure standards are discussed. A list of currently available silver products is provided for easy reference and screening.
