RE: CS>Colloidal vs silver ionsDear Bob, I was wandering... I know that colloidal silver particles are a bunch of several hundreds to several thousands of silver atoms, in their metallic form. Ionic compounds contain only ONE particle of silver, and some derivative of an acid, such as the nitrate ,molecule. They are - at most - only several atoms large!!
All silver compounds are ionic, and thus break apart in water to a single silver atom, and one or to anions. The ionic compound particles are the SMALL particles, and therefore they are the ones which can migrate, almost uncontrollably, into the cells, and collect there. I thought that because the colloidal particles are SO MUCH LARGER than the ions, that they cannot collect in tissues. Can you clarify that , please? Ronen. ----- Original Message ----- From: Bob Bartell To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2002 7:21 AM Subject: RE: CS>Colloidal vs silver ions Dear Bobbye and all other novices. Colloidal silver made by the electrolysis method, which is what we all use here on this list, is, for all practical purposes, harmless and will not cause the discoloration of the skin (argyria). The particles and ions are all too small to have this effect. The discoloration is caused by ingesting silver compounds (silver nitrate, et al - which are relatively huge particles like you find in some products like Water-oz.). The benefits of our colloidal silver are fantastic and the risk is non-existent. I personally consumed over a quart per day for a month in overcoming a staph infection. The only one that turned blue was the MD who wanted me to join his long list of failures. Relax, fear not, you are in good hands here. We'll help! Just keep reading the posts here for a while and get comfortable with us. Namaste: Bob Bartell -----Original Message----- From: Bobbye Stegen [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, April 15, 2002 5:38 PM To: [email protected] Subject: CS>Colloidal vs silver ions Hi all, I am a novice in the world of colloidal silver. I have attempted to read up on using the product, asking questions, etc. I've read the Purest Colloids web site which holds the patent on the process of a higher % of colloidal particulate matter. The web site is impressive but alas, the product is very expensive. I have read many of your messages discussing making your own CS and on other boards/lists. Now as I understand it, the CS you make at home has a high percentage of silver ions Now if I understand it correctly, it is the ionic silver that can cause the blue discoloration. At this point, I don't want to even attempt to make my own CS as I want to experiment to see if CS works for me and my family as many of you have attested to. My question is, if ionic silver can cause a problem no matter how small a chance, why would you take a chance making your own? This is not a challenging question but request for information only. CS costing $61 a bottle is still much much cheaper and better for the body....especially if one does not use allopathic medicines unless it is a matter of life and death. I've looked at the health food stores and find 10ppm and 30ppm on the shelves. Now is this ionic silver? If you were going to buy CS, would you risk buying anyother on the market other than the Purest Colloids? Have any of you tried Purest Colloids? Again, this is not to start a debate but just asking for honest opinions. Thanks, Bobbye
