I made these for instagram after I saw a lefty zine advertising a concierge clinic promoting colloidal silver as a virus remedy, against evidence.
NIH National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health Health Info Research Grants & Fur Home > > Colloidal Silver: What You Need To Know Health Information Colloidal Silver: What You Need To Know What is colloidal silver? Colloidal silver consists of tiny silver particles in a liquid. It is sometimes promoted on the internet as a dietary supplement; however, evidence supporting health-related claims is lacking. Is colloidal silver safe? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned that colloidal silver isn't safe or effective for treating any disease or condition. Additionally, the FDA and the Federal Trade Commission have taken action against a number of companies for making misleading claims about colloidal silver products. Colloidal silver can cause serious side effects. The most common is argyria, a build-up of silver in the body's tissues causing a bluish-gray discoloration of the skin, which is usually permanent. Colloidal silver can cause poor absorption of some drugs, such as certain antibiotics and thyroxine (used to treat thyroid deficiency). There is also some evidence that it can cause kidney, liver, or nervous system problems. Is colloidal silver effective? Silver has no known functions or benefits in the body when taken by mouth, and it is not an essential mineral.
Liu N, Li Y, Liu L, Liu X, Yin Y, Qu G, Shi J, Song M, He B, Hu L, Jiang G. Administration of Silver Nasal Spray Leads to Nanoparticle Accumulation in Rat Brain Tissues. Environ Sci Technol. 2022 Jan 4;56(1):403-413. doi: 10.1021/acs.est.1c02532. Epub 2021 Dec 20. PMID: 34923819. "Collectively, these findings provide evidence for the accumulation and transformation of Ag-containing particles in the rat brain, indicating a realistic risk to brain health resulting from the application of Ag-containing commercial products."
