Again, even these studies only say that silver when used in matrix as things like filters, linings, etc. are useful in inhibiting bacterial growth, which is not in contention. Even the in-vitro (pre-natal animal studies) were not shown to have anti-VIRAL effectiveness, which is different than anti-bacterial and is necessary to have any use against the Flu, Swine or otherwise. Again, people are free to try whatever they wish to make them feel better, but I have generally found that most "studies" are either on food-contacting silver in resin, like a water filter unit, or they are "medical" studies that are inconclusive or are presented only by sites and doctors that are selling colloidal silver materials. I don't find that type of propoganda persuasive. It's like Pfizer saying that one of their drugs, tested only by their doctors, is the only effective treatment for a disease. If you can't get that verified in a completely independant study, from an incorruptable source that has nothing to do with Pfizer or the drug industry, or the only statement to that effect is in a
PR piece put OUT by Pfizer, then it's essentially worthless. You can't believe things that support someone's position that were either generated by them and their industry "pet" doctors, or in studies that were paid for by that industry. Only independant, scientific methodology is useful in determining safety and effectiveness of medical claims. Anything else is playing a dangerous game. That isn't just about Silver, that's anything, whether it is "legitimate" like the H1N1 vaccines, or homeopathic/herbal/natural treatments and products. Anything that you are putting into your body or using to treat a medical condition should be completely studied and approved in independant testing by reputable agencies FOR the use you are planning for the product. Otherwise, it's russian roulette.
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Originally Posted by Democracyman  I got of my butt and did a search. Colloidal Silver Science Research & Scientific Studies
Here are some claimed studies on this website.
It boils down to who you believe and who you do not believe.
I would not use such a treatment on a daily basis just in case
of heavy metal poisoning. But for a severe life threatening illness
I would certainly use it for short term, that is my choice, everyone
should choose for themselves.
As I see it the stuff going around is just a mutation away from having
zero treatments by the normal medical methods, AND be airborne, in
fact we may be at that point right now and a super high rate
of death. Think about that.
Dan |