Silver
Safe with pregnancy
This is the use of silver as a form of therapy. It is found available as flakes of silver in a liquid medium (colloidal silver) or silver in an ointment
Caution
Colloidal silver can cause many serious side effects when taken orally including:
- Permanent bluish-gray discoloration of the skin (argyria)
- Poor absorption of prescription drugs like antibiotics and thyroid medications
Silver is not thought to be safe or effective in treating any disease
It is not a mineral that is useful or necessary for wellbeing
It is fairly safe when used on the skin in moderation
Discuss your health concerns with a healthcare giver; never rely on silver
Therapy for:
For skin applications:
Wound care and wound dressings
Burns
Skin infections
Acne
Eye care for newborn babies
Comments
Claims of treatment for HIV and cancer are unfounded and can be dangerous to wellbeing
Other unfounded claims are for cold, flu and improved immunity
It is best not to take any silver preparations by mouth
Silver can also get into the body through air, water or food. These levels are tiny and usually not dangerous
Jewellery-making or soldering exposes the individual to silver intake
Safe with diabetes
Safe with children
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