colloidal silver

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silver
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˈsɪl.vər/us
/ˈsɪl.vɚ/
a chemical element that is a valuable shiny, white metal, used for making cutlery (= knives, spoons, etc.), jewellery, coins, and ...
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(Definition ofsilverfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Quackwatch states thatcolloidalsilverdietary supplements have not been found safe or effective for the treatment of any condition.
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He has said that his good health, excepting the unusual skin tone, is the result of his use ofcolloidalsilver.
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Colloidalsilverpreparations primarily deliver inactive metallic silver, rather than the active microbicidal silver ion.
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Chronic ingestion or inhalation of silver preparations (especiallycolloidalsilver) can lead to argyria in the skin and other organs.
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Colloidalsilvermay interact with some prescription medications, reducing the absorption of some antibiotics and thyroxine among others.
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While argyria is usually limited to skin discoloration, there are isolated reports of more serious neurologic, renal, or hepatic complications caused by ingestingcolloidalsilver.
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Frequently a thermally conductive grease is used to ensure optimal thermal contact; such compounds often containcolloidalsilver.
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Hydrogen peroxide is sometimes mixed withcolloidalsilver.
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A review of websites promoting nasal sprays containingcolloidalsilversuggested that information about silver-containing nasal sprays on the internet is misleading and inaccurate.
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Historically,colloidalsilver, a liquid suspension of microscopic silver particles, was also used as an internal medication to treat a variety of diseases.
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He continues to promote the use ofcolloidalsilveras a home remedy.
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Takingcolloidalsilveralong with several versions of quinolones might decrease how much antibiotic the body absorbs.
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In areas where the storm's impact made it difficult to boil water due to the unavailability of gas or stoves, 70,000 jars withcolloidalsilverwere distributed.
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There is no evidence thatcolloidalsilvertreats or prevents any medical condition, and it can cause serious and potentially irreversible side effects such as argyria.
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Medical authorities advise against the use of suchcolloidalsilverpreparations, as does the published medical literature, because of their lack of proven effectiveness and the risk of side effects.
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Gibberellic acid has also been used for the same purpose, but it is harder to acquire thancolloidalsilverand can be difficult to dissolve into solution.
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Argyria is more often associated with the consumption ofcolloidalsilversolutions rather than with silver nitrate, since it is only used at extremely low concentrations to disinfect the water.
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