I believe that Robert Beckers work indicates that this statement is wrong.
It is known to revert injured cells back to stem cells promoting healing.

Marshall

Jim Holmes wrote:

> A question: "NO known use for the silver ion in human biochemistry."
> Emphasis added here.
>
> Does anyone know if that is true?
>
> Also, does anyone have any hard cites on "Dr. Jonathan V. Wright's
> research has found that bacteria have an
> enzyme system that is disrupted by the
> presence of silver ions, causing the
> organism to die."
>
> And, how does Ag inactivate virons?
>
> JOH
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]
> Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2004 1:09 AM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: CS>The good silver
>
> "...COLLOIDAL SILVER
> This is by far the most controversial
> agent in the armamentarium of 'natural'
> antibacterial agents. That may be
> because there is no known use for the
> silver ion in human biochemistry, which
> may in fact be the reason for its
> benefits. Dr. Jonathan V. Wright's
> research has found that bacteria have an
> enzyme system that is disrupted by the
> presence of silver ions, causing the
> organism to die. The effect is hardly a
> secret: water filters today are
> impregnated with silver to take
> advantage of the antibacterial effects.
> It was also commonly used as about the
> only hope against severe infections
> prior to the advent of antibiotics in
> the 1940's..." http://www.hsibaltimore.com/ea2002/ea_021017.shtml
> More CS references at HSI's site:
> http://tinyurl.com/52p9r
> Their e-alerts are equally refreshing,
> with the September 08, 2004 Issue
> explaining 'flu season'.
> http://www.hsibaltimore.com/more.shtml
> jr
>
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