See: http://silver-lightning.com/theory.html#Argyria
Some people who have taken large amounts of IES (several quarts or more
a day) have reported blueing of the moons of their fingernails
<http://silver-lightning.com/fingernails.JPG>. This can occur when the
level of EIS exceeds some amount, which seems to vary depending on the
person, and whether they are deficient in vitamin E and selenium or not.
Vitamin E and selenium have a prophylactic effect on argyria, and on the
blueing of the fingernail roots. Apparently taking silver over time can
also cause a loss of selenium and even a deficiency. If you take EIS
over long periods of time it is suggested that you supplement your
selenium intake ( Natural sources of selenium are listed at Dietary
Supplement Fact Sheet: Selenium
<http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/selenium.asp>, and Brazil nuts are
very high in selenium). Anyway, the body disposes of silver by several
routes ( see http://www.silvermedicine.org/AltmanStudy.pdf ), the
kidneys, the liver, sweating, and by putting metals into hair and nails.
The body collects excess amounts of metals in the nail bed to allow it
to put those in the nails. If concentrations exceed some amount in the
nail bed, then aggregation can occur, causing the nail bed to turn blue.
Although this appears to be argyria of the fingernail moons, the
mechanism is totally different. Also it is probably a pretty good
warning that you might be taking more silver than you should, and unless
you are taking it for a chronic condition, should cut back, and/or you
should supplement with selenium.
On 10/26/2010 4:42 PM, Cecil Peebles wrote:
Having just joined, I don't exactly know who to submit my question to.
I have a question. My fingernail beds have turned bluish. I have had
both medical doctors and alternative health practitioners look at
them. They do not know why, but are not concerned.
I use Trims’ silvergen which produces crystal clear silver. I drank
about 6 oz of 13-17ppm each day for about 2 years. Approx 6 months
ago, my nailbeds started to turn the bluish color. Has anyone had
this happen from silver intake?
Thanks
Cecil Peebles
