Collloidal Silver Nasal Sprays Explained
Collloidal Silver Nasal Sprays Explained
Collloidal Silver Nasal Sprays Explained
What is colloidal silver?
Colloidal silver consists of minute particles of metallic (non-ionic) silver suspended in fluid. Some preparations use larger particles of silver suspended in a protein solution. These are usually called "silver protein" or "colloidal silver protein.
How can it be taken?
Colloidal silver can be taken orally. It can also be applied topically to the skin or in the form of eye drops or nasal sprays.
How should it work if taken as a nasal spray?
Silver has well known anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties and has historically been used for this purpose. People noticed that water stayed sweet for longer when kept in silver containers. Also the pioneers of the American West used the same trick when they put silver dollars inside wooden barrels used for storing water. Metallic silver was also used in ancient civilizations for splints and surgical prostheses. Therefore it follows that for bacterial and fungal sinus infections it should be effective.
Does colloidal silver work?
The antibacterial effects of silver are not in dispute. A number of commercial burn and wound dressings incorporate silver salts. However, no evidence-based studies have so far been published in the medical literature to support any of the claims being made for the efficacy of colloidal silver taken internally. Following a review of the scientific literature, NCCAM (US National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine) came to the conclusion that there is no scientific support for colloidal silver being an effective treatment for any disease. The FDA also maintains that there is no scientific basis for the use of colloidal silver to treat diseases and dispute claims they are effective.
Is colloidal silver safe to use?
The NCCAM came to the conclusion that colloidal silver can cause serious side effects. The FDA also dispute claims that colloidal silver preparations are safe. There is a large variation in the silver content of different brands of colloidal silver. This is a potential risk to consumers
What side effects does colloidal silver cause?
The following side effects have been reported with colloidal silver: eye and skin irritation, gastric irritation, damage to the kidneys and liver, headache, fatigue, changes in blood cells, seizures. Colloidal silver is also thought to interfere with the absorption of some antibiotics (tetracyclines, penacillamine, ciprofloxacin and related compounds) and thyroxine.
Long-term use of colloidal silver, or the use of high doses, can result in argyria and argyrosis. Argyria is a permanent and irreversible change resulting in the skin becoming bluish-gray in color. It is most apparent in regions of the body that are exposed to sunlight. It is caused by silver forming complexes with proteins. These complexes accumulate in the skin. There they are transformed by the action of sunlight into inert silver salts, which are responsible for the discoloration. Argyrosis is the corresponding process occurring in the eyes.
Argyria and argyrosis can occur following inhalation of a nasal spray, oral use or injection of colloidal silver, or following its application to mucous membranes.
Can colloidal silver be used safely?
After reviewing reports of 70 cases of argyria caused by silver compounds, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established a chronic oral Reference Dose (RfD) of 5 micrograms of silver per kilogram body weight per day (5 g/kg/day). This is the dose at which the risk of developing argyria reaches a significant level. For an adult of average weight (70 kg, approx. 154 pounds) this corresponds to a daily dose of approximately 350 g silver.
Is there a safe alternative?
SinuSoothe 100% Natural Nasal Spray is an extremely effective treatment to cure sinus infections. It is doctor recommended and contains clinically proven ingredients that have anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, anti-histamine, anti-allergenic, decongestant, expectorant and pain relieving properties. It is non addictive, completely safe to used daily for chronic conditions and has no known drug interactions.
If you suffer from sinusitis please consult your doctor before using new treatments.
References
FDA (US Food and Drug Administration)
http://www.fda.gov/Food/DietarySupplements/Alerts/ucm184087.htm">Consumer Advisory: Dietary Supplements Containing Silver May Cause Permanent Discoloration of Skin and Mucous Membranes (Argyria) October 6, 2009
NCCAM (US National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
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