What does the FDA say about colloidal silver?
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing a final rule establishing that all over-the-counter (OTC) drug products containing colloidal silver ingredients or silver salts for internal or external use are not generally recognized as safe and effective and are misbranded.
Why is colloidal silver banned?
Colloidal silver can also cause poor absorption of some drugs, such as certain antibiotics and thyroxine (used to treat thyroid deficiency). The FDA also warned in 1999 that colloidal silver isn’t safe or effective for treating any disease or condition.
Is colloidal silver FDA approved?
Colloidal silver is a mineral. Colloidal silver products were once available as OTC drug products, but in 1999 the FDA ruled that they aren’t safe.
Is silver nasal spray safe?
Not only are silver-containing nasal sprays not safe, but they also have not been proven effective in clinical trials. Information about silver-containing nasal sprays on the Internet is misleading and inaccurate. Consumers are unlikely to easily discover the risk of argyria with long-term use of these products.
How much colloidal silver can you take a day?
Although colloidal silver is completely non-toxic and can be taken safely in any quantity, the recommended dosage for daily use is one tsp/day.
Can colloidal silver cure sinusitis?
Clinical studies have shown that enhanced colloidal silver can terminate simple sinus infections in a week or less, which is far better than sinus surgery or antibiotics. What’s more, it can be sprayed directly into the sinuses so it doesn’t have to be taken systemically.
Why to use colloidal silver?
Colloidal silver is known as a potent antifungal and can be used to help relieve ringworm, candida, thrush, and other fungal infections. According to a study in the Iranian Journal of Biotechnology, pine pollen helped enhance the antifungal effects of silver nanoparticles.
How to make colloidal silver and how to use it?
Simply breathe it into your lungs. Now, the most effective method to get the colloidal silver into the lungs is to use a nebulizer. Generally, use one teaspoon approximately three times a day for 10 to 15 minutes.
How safe is colloidal silver?
Thus colloidal silver is absolutely safe for humans, reptiles, plants and all multi-celled living matter. It is impossible for single-celled germs to mutate into silver-resistant forms, as happens with conventional antibiotics. Also, colloidal silver cannot interact or interfere with other medicines being taken.