Choosing A Safe And Effective Colloidal Silver Dosage

By Ruthie Calderon


Consumers who self-treat using alternative medicine need to learn about nutrients, dietary supplements, and the health food industry. This basic knowledge is necessary to make wise choices of products and treatments. Since no supplement or substance is absolutely fool proof - even water can be taken to excess, for instance - users need to proceed with caution and common sense. The correct colloidal silver dosage can work wonders, while taking too much or too little can only disappoint.

The dietary supplement industry is a multi-billion dollar one, and both reputable and dishonest companies offer products for sale. True colloidal silver consists largely of particles of the mineral suspended in a carrier liquid, and delivered in so many parts per million (ppm). Silver proteins or ionic silvers are not the same, although they may be marketed as colloidal. Consumers must be sure of getting quality and purity; this is best done by dealing with reputable manufacturers.

Actually, this mineral is not truly a nutrient. No requirement for it has been established, and no deficiency results from not taking it. However, it has been known to have a natural antibiotic effect for centuries. Millions take it all over the world, and it is widely used as a water purifier by individuals and municipalities.

The Silver Safety Committee is an organization dedicated to helping consumers learn about silver, the correct dosage for short or long term use, and the proper way to take this mineral. The interactive tool on their website uses a consumer's body weight and the ppm strength of a formula to determine the correct number of drops to take daily. The 'safe' level set by the US EPA is much higher than most recommended doses.

Products vary from 5 ppm to 500 ppm, so careful reading of the manufacturer's recommendations is essential. Some contain other substances, while others provide only the mineral in a carrier liquid. Most formulas are designed for oral use, but others are topical or delivered by other methods.

Other methods to supply this mineral for therapy are considered unusual and controversial. Seeking the advice of health care and/or medical professionals can keep consumers from following advice that may not be supported by years of use or by well-conducted studies. Working with manufacturers with a good reputation in the industry is safer than dealing with unknowns on the internet or buying an unfamiliar product off a store shelf.

One dosage recommendation found online is one tablespoon of 5 ppm colloidal solution daily, preferably in divided doses. Most products are sold in 10 ppm potency, so the amount to be taken would be halved. Daily use boosts resistance to illness in general. A higher dose may be needed for recovery, but it will be taken for a short time only. No one should exceed the 'saturation point', when their systems have all the mineral they can absorb and use. Exceeding this level may cause skin irritations and rashes; simply decrease the dose slightly until these go away.

When taken properly, this mineral does good, not harm. Many people never want to be without it to treat sore throats, fungus infections, yeast infections, burns, eye problems, and staph infections. It is reported to fight SARS, the 'bird flu', MRSA, and even Ebola. Manufacturers add it to shampoos and soaps, to skin salves, and to pet products. It is used in ceramic water filters around the world, and helps many cities provide safe drinking water to their inhabitants.




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