Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Establish A Safe And Effective Colloidal Silver Dosage

By Ruthie Calderon


When using dietary supplements, consumers must study individual nutrients and understand the supplement industry at large. This allows them to gain the knowledge necessary to make wise choices. There is no supplement - or substance, for that matter - that is completely safe. (Any vitamin, mineral, or food taken in excessive amounts can cause harm. This is true for water, for over the counter medications like aspirin, and for foods like french fries.) Using the correct colloidal silver dosage can unlock this mineral's benefits.

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.

This mineral is not 'essential'; in other words, there is no daily minimum requirement for it or deficiency resulting from its absence in the body. However, it has been used for centuries and shown by modern research to be a natural antibiotic. Today, millions of people use it all over the world as a health aid, and many more benefit from its use in water purification.

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.

Consumers should be wary of anecdotal testimonials or extreme dosage recommendations. Not everyone who gives health advice is experienced and knowledgeable. There is a lot of direction from licensed health professionals and those who have conducted controlled studies, and this sort of advice is more to be trusted.

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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