Establish 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.

Experts say that ionic and protein formulas are not as desirable as the particulate suspension that is truly colloidal silver. The suspensions vary in strength, with the 'active ingredient' measured in parts per million. Reputable companies voluntarily subject their products to third party testing for purity, truth in labeling, and potency.

Silver is not an essential mineral, like calcium, iron, and magnesium. This means that it does not need to be provided in the diet. People have used it for centuries, however, for its antibiotic action against bacteria, yeasts, and germs. Millions all over the world take it as a supplement and benefit from its use in water purification systems.

An organization called the Silver Safety Committee has created an interactive online tool to help people determine a safe dose, whether for daily intake or for short-term use for relief of symptoms of illness. The tool asks for information (total body weight and ppm strength in the supplement) and provides the optimum dose in drops. A therapeutic will be significantly less than the 'safe' level established by the US EPA.

Solutions come in strength, from 5 to 500 ppm and possibly even stronger. The manufacturer should provide dosage directions on the label, as well as cautions. Some formulas are simply the colloidal mineral in a carrier solution, while others may have other therapeutic substances added. Most are designed to be taken orally, although there are topical products.

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.

Most solutions contain 10 ppm, although strengths from 5 to 500 are offered. When the body is 'saturated' - or provided with all the mineral it can absorb and use - continued use may cause skin rashes and irritations. Simply reducing the dosage slightly should clear things up.

This mineral is harmless when taken properly. It is used for acne, eye infections, fungus, burns, and staph infections. Many report it to be effective against common illnesses as well as SARS, MRSA, the Avian flu, and even Ebola. It is a wise addition to any home medicine cabinet, first aid kit, or survival pack.




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