*http://educate-yourself.org/cs/csfaq.shtml*
* * * * *Are there any dangers or side effects?* Colloidal Silver, if used sensibly, is completely non-toxic and will not harm the immune system in any way. Critics of colloidal silver will often warn that regular consumption of colloidal silver might lead to *Argyria*, a bluish/ gray discoloration of the skin. *Dr. Bob Beck* debunks this statement as a scare tactic by pro pharmaceutical interests. Dr Beck has indicated that Argyria is caused by silver* compounds*, such as silver nitrate, silver sulfate, silver sulfadiazine, etc., and not micro particles of pure elemental silver. Apparently, silver colloids are mostly absorbed in the upper gastrointestinal tract, since colloidal silver does not seem to adversely affect friendly bacteria in the lower intestines*. Silver can be toxic to nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, but is normally prevented from entering those areas by the blood-brain barrier. *Silver has not demonstrated any evidence of carcinogenic activity. Those of us who have studied DMSO, know that what you mix with it will be carried into the system, both good and bad stuff. DMSO also crosses the blood brain barrier easily. If you mix CS with it that also will be carried into the brain………I'm very interested in comments on this subject. As a former practicing alcoholic, I killed off all of the weak brain cells I had. I stopped drinking in 1980, new years day. Notice I didn't say "I quit" because if you quit something, you reserve the right to resume at any time.. Just trying to protect whatever cells I have left, memory isn't what it used to be……….Thanks Mike for the liberties you afford us on this list.. -- Day Sutton
