RE Colloidal Silver Question

[Guest guest]

Regarding the statements relating to the dangers of silver; would it be

possible for James to provide some citations on the studies that have

substantiated the allegations of these negative effects?

 

Personally, I find some of them very contradictory from other studies that I

have reviewed and would like the opportunity to compare the studies backing

up these alegations to see how they were derived.

 

TIA,

 

J. Reisinger

 

 

 

 

 

1. Re: Colloidal Silver Question

" bigmuddie2001 " <bigmuddie2001

 

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Wed, 22 Sep 2004 00:36:47 -0000

" bigmuddie2001 " <bigmuddie2001

Re: Colloidal Silver Question

 

The term Rob mentions for silver, transistion metal, can be applied

to all non-alkai metals. This includes lead, zinc, gold, selenium

etc. It has no specific meaning regarding silvers' medicinal

properties. Silver does cause argyria. This is a condition where

the silver is deposited under the skin and turns it a blue gray.

Darker areas will appear when the skin is exposed to sunlight.

 

I am not opposed to silver. Many of my customers still ask me for

it. It is good to treat localized problem such as kidney, bladder,

sinus and bronchial infections. However its use and demand has been

in decline for the last ten years as we have a better understanding

of the causes of certain diseases and their treatments.

 

As I wrote in my last post, there are better treatment options for

bacterial and fungal infections than silver. Among these options are

Oregano Oil, citricidal, black walnut and olive leaf.

 

One last thing, please read the following excerpt from a chemical

supply site that will fill you in on the dangers of overdosing on

silver:

 

 

 

Health effects of silver

Soluble silver salts, specially AgNO3, are lethal in concentrations

of up to 2g (0.070 oz). Silver compounds can be slowly absorbed by

body tissues, with the consequent bluish or blackish skin

pigmentation (argiria).

 

Eye contact: may cause severe corneal injury if liquid comes in

contact with the eyes. Skin contact: may cause skin irritation.

Repeated and prolonged contact with skin may cause allergic

dermatitis. Inhalation hazards: exposure to high concentrations of

vapors may cause dizziness, breathing difficulty, headaches or

respiratory irritation. Extremely high concentrations may cause

drowsiness, staggering, confusion, unconsciousness, coma or death.

 

Liquid or vapor may be irritating to skin, eyes, throat, or lungs.

Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling the

contents of this product can be harmful or fatal.

 

Ingestion hazards: moderately toxic. May cause stomach discomfort,

nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and narcosis. Aspiration of material into

lungs if swallowed or if vomiting occurs can cause chemical

pneumonitis which can be fatal.

 

Target organ: chronic overexposure to a component or components in

this material has been found to cause the following effects in

laboratory animals:

 

- Kidney damage

- Eye damage

- Lung damage

- Liver damage

- Anemia

- Brain damage

 

 

James

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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