Some Of The Benefits Colloidal Silver
By Ida Dorsey
Colloidal Silver has been used for a long time for various applications. It is presented in the form of a suspension and the benefits colloidal silver are many. This product has been advertised and retailed as a health supplement as well as an antibiotic. It was popular at the beginning of the last century. Today, great advancements have been made in medicine, which seem to have rendered it outmoded.
The National Center of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) do not view it as being effective or safe in managing any condition or disease, and both have issued a caution against its usage. As a matter of fact, both of these agencies have taken measures against bodies which have been boasting of its usage in their produce. The FDA in 1999 issued a veto on any over the counter medications using salts made from the greyish-white metal.
There are severe side effects that are caused by silver, as it is not absorbed into the body, rather, it builds up, causing a condition known as Argyria, which causes discoloration of skin, eyes, nails and gums, giving them a bluish greyish color. This is made worse by exposure to sunlight, furthermore, it is permanent. It is no wonder that the FDA banned it. Other adverse effects include failure of internal organs, mainly kidneys, liver and nervous system. Another side effect is the interference with the body's absorption of medicines such as antibiotics, some thyroid medicines and some medicines that treat rheumatoid arthritis.
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.
The drug is still used as a food supplement, as well as a treatment for emphysema and bronchitis. Other people who argue in favor of silver rely on it for treatment of certain skin conditions like psoriasis, eczema and rosacea. There have also been claims that it fights HIV and AIDS, plus a number of sexually transmitted infections.
There are always two sides to any claims. Some people stand firm and believe in the efficacy of this product and other similar ones, continuing to use them while others adhere to the FDA and NCCAM's warning. Despite that there's no scientific proof to endorse this drug, some people believe that it cures everything.
Back in the 1920s and 1930s, it was believed to cure all ailments, it seems like this belief is still in force, today. There is a big divide between those who support the FDA on this matter and those who still believe in Colloidal Silver. There seem not to be an agreement on the horizon.
People are require to be aware of the ban by FDA and the possible injurious side effects, although those using it will continue using it, whilst those opposed to it will go on being opposed. There certainly is no perfect response to closing this specific divide, because so long as this silver product is being utilized as a purported 'cure all', the divide will always be there.
The National Center of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) do not view it as being effective or safe in managing any condition or disease, and both have issued a caution against its usage. As a matter of fact, both of these agencies have taken measures against bodies which have been boasting of its usage in their produce. The FDA in 1999 issued a veto on any over the counter medications using salts made from the greyish-white metal.
There are severe side effects that are caused by silver, as it is not absorbed into the body, rather, it builds up, causing a condition known as Argyria, which causes discoloration of skin, eyes, nails and gums, giving them a bluish greyish color. This is made worse by exposure to sunlight, furthermore, it is permanent. It is no wonder that the FDA banned it. Other adverse effects include failure of internal organs, mainly kidneys, liver and nervous system. Another side effect is the interference with the body's absorption of medicines such as antibiotics, some thyroid medicines and some medicines that treat rheumatoid arthritis.
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.
The drug is still used as a food supplement, as well as a treatment for emphysema and bronchitis. Other people who argue in favor of silver rely on it for treatment of certain skin conditions like psoriasis, eczema and rosacea. There have also been claims that it fights HIV and AIDS, plus a number of sexually transmitted infections.
There are always two sides to any claims. Some people stand firm and believe in the efficacy of this product and other similar ones, continuing to use them while others adhere to the FDA and NCCAM's warning. Despite that there's no scientific proof to endorse this drug, some people believe that it cures everything.
Back in the 1920s and 1930s, it was believed to cure all ailments, it seems like this belief is still in force, today. There is a big divide between those who support the FDA on this matter and those who still believe in Colloidal Silver. There seem not to be an agreement on the horizon.
People are require to be aware of the ban by FDA and the possible injurious side effects, although those using it will continue using it, whilst those opposed to it will go on being opposed. There certainly is no perfect response to closing this specific divide, because so long as this silver product is being utilized as a purported 'cure all', the divide will always be there.