colloidal silver solution is a liquid that’s made by putting a very fine suspension of silver particles in a solution of water. It’s an antimicrobial and can be used as a natural treatment for wounds, infections and burns.
The silver ions in a colloidal solution can kill bacteria by two main ways: catalytic oxidation and reaction with bacterial cell membranes, which are barriers that protect the inside of the bacterium from outside contaminants. The size, shape and concentration of the silver ions determine how effective this process is.
Catalytic Oxidation: The silver ions in the colloidal solution naturally hold onto oxygen molecules. This makes them easy to attach to the sulfhydral groups on bacterial cells. Once there, the ions destroy the cellular respiration that is responsible for converting biochemical energy from nutrients into ATP, and then release waste products.
Reaction with Bacterial Cell Membranes: If the bacterial cells’ proteins are damaged, the sulfhydral groups can easily be penetrated by the silver ions in the solution. This can lead to the same respiration-blocking effect, as well as to a variety of other potential effects that may be harmful to healthy human cells.
Toxicity: The silver ions in the colloidal silver solution can be toxic, depending on how much is used and where it’s ingested. They can interfere with kidney and liver function, and they can even cause a condition called argyria that causes your skin, eyes, internal organs, nails and gums to become blueish-gray in color.