Some Of The Benefits Colloidal Silver
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Colloidal silver has been used for many years for many things. It is a suspension of tiny silver ( a greyish-white metal) particles in a liquid and the benefits colloidal silver are numerous. It has been marketed as everything from an antibiotic to a dietary supplement. Its popularity peaked at the beginning of the last century, and now, with the advancements we have made in modern medicine, it has become all but obsolete.
The FDA and NCCAM (The National Center of Complementary and Alternative Medicine) do not view the product as an efficacious drug to be used for treating any illnesses or conditions. They have cautioned the public against using it. Companies that have promoted it by having it as a component in their products have come under censure by the FDA and NCCAM. Action was taken in 1999 by the FDA which entailed banning all over the counter drugs that contained Colloidal or Silver Salts.
In addition to being banned by the FDA, this greyish-white metal has serious side effects. The precious metal is not absorbed in to your body, it builds up. This build up can cause a serious side effect called argyria, which gives you a bluish or greyish colour of the skin, eyes, nails, and gums. It is permanent and exacerbated by sunlight. Other side effects include kidney, liver and nervous system failure. It can also interfere with the body's absorption of drugs, including antibiotics, certain thyroid medicines, and certain rheumatoid arthritis medications.
In spite of the foregoing, there are some companies that still peddle silver as the panacea. It is favored by people who practice homeopathy. Those who advocate for its use refute the claim that it reacts with other medications, they also claim that it is active against many diseases and viruses. Although there is no scientific proof to back their claims, they insist that it is an effective antibiotic.
Today it's still being used like a dietary supplement besides being employed for treating bronchitis and emphysema. Other proponents of the greyish-white metal use it for treating some skin conditions, like rosacea, psoriasis and eczema. It is also claimed that it fights HIV and AIDs, plus a number of STDs too.
Just like with any item, there always two sides of the coin. Some are standing by it and are continuing to utilize this and other products made of silver while others are standing by the claims made by the NCCAM and FDA. While no scientific proof is available to recommend the greyish-white metal product, some people will vow by it as their 'cure all'.
It is correct, that during the 1920s and 1930s, this product was flaunted as the wonder cure for all plus that this legacy has pursued humans even today. It appears that the antagonistic sides - the product's proponents and FDA supporters are on opposite ends of the field. This is a huge gap and it's doubtful if this big gap will get closed ever.
People need to be aware of the FDA ban and the potential harmful side effects, but those who use colloidal silver will continue to use is, and those who are opposed to it will continue to be opposed. There is no definitive answer to closing this particular divide, but as long as it's being used as a supposed 'cure all', there will still be this divide.
The FDA and NCCAM (The National Center of Complementary and Alternative Medicine) do not view the product as an efficacious drug to be used for treating any illnesses or conditions. They have cautioned the public against using it. Companies that have promoted it by having it as a component in their products have come under censure by the FDA and NCCAM. Action was taken in 1999 by the FDA which entailed banning all over the counter drugs that contained Colloidal or Silver Salts.
In addition to being banned by the FDA, this greyish-white metal has serious side effects. The precious metal is not absorbed in to your body, it builds up. This build up can cause a serious side effect called argyria, which gives you a bluish or greyish colour of the skin, eyes, nails, and gums. It is permanent and exacerbated by sunlight. Other side effects include kidney, liver and nervous system failure. It can also interfere with the body's absorption of drugs, including antibiotics, certain thyroid medicines, and certain rheumatoid arthritis medications.
In spite of the foregoing, there are some companies that still peddle silver as the panacea. It is favored by people who practice homeopathy. Those who advocate for its use refute the claim that it reacts with other medications, they also claim that it is active against many diseases and viruses. Although there is no scientific proof to back their claims, they insist that it is an effective antibiotic.
Today it's still being used like a dietary supplement besides being employed for treating bronchitis and emphysema. Other proponents of the greyish-white metal use it for treating some skin conditions, like rosacea, psoriasis and eczema. It is also claimed that it fights HIV and AIDs, plus a number of STDs too.
Just like with any item, there always two sides of the coin. Some are standing by it and are continuing to utilize this and other products made of silver while others are standing by the claims made by the NCCAM and FDA. While no scientific proof is available to recommend the greyish-white metal product, some people will vow by it as their 'cure all'.
It is correct, that during the 1920s and 1930s, this product was flaunted as the wonder cure for all plus that this legacy has pursued humans even today. It appears that the antagonistic sides - the product's proponents and FDA supporters are on opposite ends of the field. This is a huge gap and it's doubtful if this big gap will get closed ever.
People need to be aware of the FDA ban and the potential harmful side effects, but those who use colloidal silver will continue to use is, and those who are opposed to it will continue to be opposed. There is no definitive answer to closing this particular divide, but as long as it's being used as a supposed 'cure all', there will still be this divide.
