HCRC FAQ Sheet

Colloidal
Silver

Colloidal silver is being hawked as a superior germ fighter, but there is no proof that CS is safe or effective in this regard. At the very least, a permanent skin discoloration known as argyria can result from ingesting too much silver.

For Additional Information:

• Tim Gorski, MD. Colloidal Silver Ineffective, Unsafe, Tarrant County Physician, March 1997
• James Pontolillo. Colloidal Mineral Supplements: Unnecessary and Potentially Hazardous. Quackwatch Site.
• Stephen Barrett, MD. Colloidal Silver
• Search the HCRC and NCAHF Web Sites