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Colloidal Silver & Liver Disease

Colloidal silver is silver particles suspended in water. Colloidal silver is available in sprays and drops for oral and nasal use.

  1. History

    • Colloidal silver was originally used by the Eastern Persians in 4000 B.C. as a disinfectant.

    Fun Fact

    • NASA uses a silver-based water purification system on their shuttles because of silver's ability to completely disinfect.

    Allopathic Opinion

    • The Mayo Clinic warns that colloidal silver is ineffective in the treatment of any disease, including liver disease and can result in kidney damage if used in excess.

    Naturopathic Opinion

    • Colloidal silver has been proven to kill Hepatitis C bacteria, one of the leading causes of liver disease.

    Studies

    • A study by the University of Texas found that Silver Nanoparticles attach to HIV-1 viruses, preventing them from bonding with cells and reproducing.

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