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| Simply put, colloids are extremely minute particles suspended in water, with a positive electrical charge. The smaller the particles, the more effective they appear to be. Some manufacturers claim a long shelf life, while distributors of units that make CS as needed claim that freshness is important and that solutions weaken with time. There is enough contradictory information available to maintain a state of confusion regarding CS, its uses, potency and safety, for some time. CS acts as a catalyst and is not consumed in the process; it is known to be successful against more than 650 illness-causing microorganisms. Safety and Toxicity CS is claimed to be non-toxic, non-addicting, and to have no known side-effects. Drug interactions and allergic reactions are unknown. Roger Altman, Eng.Sc.D., in an experimental fashion, consumed 2.34mg of silver daily for several months then measured the total silver excreted from his body over a 24 hour period. He also ran a measurement of silver elimination for 100 days following the cessation of silver intake. He noted that increasing water intake increased silver elimination through the urine. ["Argyria following the use of dietary supplements containing colloidal silver protein." by Gulbranson SH, Hud JA, Hansen RC, Cutis 2000 Nov;66(5): pp.373-4]. The indiscriminate use of silver solutions (apparently always in a form other than CS) has resulted in cases of argyria. The FDA has issued a Final Rule declaring that all over-the-counter (OTC) drug products containing colloidal silver or silver salts are not recognized as safe and effective and are misbranded. This ruling came into force on September 16, 1999. Colloidal Silver should be used temporarily rather than continuously. Approaches include taking homeopathic silver (Argentum nitrate), EDTA chelation, or homeopathic DMPS. Concentrations / Dosage Products have varied in concentration from less than 10ppm to 500ppm. When atomized and inhaled through a mister, colloidal silver can be sprayed into the nose or throat as a disinfecting throat gargle. |