Colloidal Silver Hand Gel - 100 ml.

Scientific Basis for Health Benefits

Antimicrobial Action

Silver ions (Ag⁺) can:

Disrupt bacterial cell membranes.

Interfere with DNA replication.

Inhibit essential enzymes in microbes.

Silver is broad-spectrum and effective against bacteria, fungi, and some viruses, without known bacterial resistance (unlike antibiotics).

Controversies & Safety

Colloidal Silver Supplements: Popular in alternative medicine, but the FDA has not approved colloidal silver for internal use.

Argyria Risk: Overuse of silver supplements can cause argyria, a condition where the skin turns bluish-gray permanently.

Regulatory View: FDA and European health agencies caution against unproven health claims and overuse.

Current Consumer Uses

Topical Products: Gels, creams, and sprays with silver (especially for hands, wounds, acne).

Textiles & Surfaces: Antimicrobial silver in socks, linens, athletic wear, and medical environments.

Water Purification: Silver-infused filters are still used for water sanitation (e.g., in NASA spacecraft).