All silver bullion coins sold by The Royal Mint are exempt from Capital Gains Tax for UK residents and are available for free UK delivery. Silver bullion coins are available in two alloys: 999 fine silver and 999.9 fine silver (available across The Queen’s Beasts range). We have three sizes of silver bullion coin available, which include one ounce editions, two-ounce editions and ten-ounce editions – the largest silver bullion coins available from The Royal Mint. Further, silver nanoparticles and silver ions that are ingested can accumulate in your organs. Prolonged use of and exposure to colloidal silver may lead to a condition known as argyria, which results in your skin turning blue-gray due to a buildup of silver ( 8, 12). Binding with DNA: Shown to literally enter bacteria DNA, up to 12 percent of silver has been detected in Pseudomonas aeruginosa. According to one source, “While it remains unclear exactly how the silver binds to the DNA without destroying the hydrogen bonds holding the lattice together, it nevertheless prevents the DNA from unwinding, an essential step for cellular replication to occur.”

A 2018 study published in Frontiers in Microbiology found that colloidal silver nasal rinses, when used twice daily for 10 days, are safe and effective for patients with chronic sinusitis.

While argyria isn’t inherently harmful, it’s irreversible and likely permanent. That said, since little research is available on the side effects of colloidal silver, there may be other unknown side effects. Consumption of colloidal silver is associated with many serious health risks, such as argyria, neurological damage, and liver and kidney harm. It also reduces the absorption and efficacy of certain drugs, such as antibiotics and the thyroid medication thyroxine ( 1, 4, 5). What is colloidal silver good for? It is ingested or applied topically to fight infections and reduce inflammation. consumers, Sovereign Silver. Argentyn 23, a professional grade formula, was launched two years later in 2001.

In 1999 Natural Immunogenics Corp. came along and introduced the U.S. to Bio-Active Silver Hydrosol™ and the Sovereign Silver brand. By 2005, the product line was the top-selling silver supplement in the United States and continues to be the #1 selling silver brand in North America & Canada. It is also sold around the world in places such as Europe and Asia. In a summary of literature published in Frontiers in Microbiology, researchers concluded that although there are some concerns and controversies related to nano’s safe use in human disease treatment and health care, the research that has been done suggests that it can be engineered to “enhance its antimicrobial efficacy, stability, specificity, biosafety and biocompatibility for increased therapeutic benefits and reduced potential side effects.” Always looking to research, test and develop new colloidal hydrosol products, Sovereign Silver introduced the world’s first Homeopathic Silver First Aid Gel, a topical application for minor cuts, scrapes, burns, bites, bruises and skin infections. Sovereign Silver has also introduced Bio-Active Silver Hydrosol for Kids and Bio-Active Silver Hydrosol for Pets. From the current research, my take is that colloidal silver may work as a potential antimicrobial agent, but it needs to be used appropriately. Only true colloidal silver should be used, and studies indicate that short-term use does not cause adverse side effects. Uses and BenefitsBy having a direct effect on cellular respiration, colloidal silver benefits the body in numerous ways, including providing numerous medical uses. 1. Antibacterial and Antimicrobial If you use silver frequently on an open wound, you may experience localized argyria due to a buildup of silver in the surrounding tissue — though this condition is rare ( 18). Ionic silver solutions are products that have silver content primarily consisting of silver ions. Although ionic silver is often marketed as colloidal silver, it’s not true colloidal silver. Argyria may be found as generalized argyria or local argyria. Argyrosis is the corresponding condition related to the eye. The condition is believed to be permanent, but laser therapy has been used to treat localized forms with satisfactory cosmetic results.