In today’s world, we’re surrounded by a plethora of pharmaceutical products. And while many of them serve their purpose, there’s no ignoring the serious side effects they can introduce, even when taken as prescribed. It’s rather curious then, that colloidal silver, a remedy with over 3,000 years of history and zero recorded fatalities linked to its use, finds itself under such a magnifying glass of skepticism.

Take paracetamol, for instance. Every year in the UK, the figures are jaw-dropping. Between 82,000 to 90,000 patients end up with a paracetamol overdose, with over 300 tragically losing their lives. For a drug that’s as household as it gets, one would expect uproar, and yet, the collective reaction seems somewhat subdued.

Now, juxtapose this with prescription opioids. The National Institute of Drug Abuse reports that fatalities from such drugs surged from 3,442 in 1999 to a staggering 17,029 in 2017. Even though there was a brief dip in 2019, the numbers climbed right back up in 2020. With figures like these, it’s baffling why natural alternatives like colloidal silver meet such wariness.

Pivoting to antibiotics, most of us are no strangers to the looming threat of antibiotic resistance. Despite the dangers tied to overreliance on antibiotics, they’re deeply entrenched in our healthcare system. Now, let’s compare this to colloidal silver. It shares some similarities with antibiotics but lacks the unsavory side effects. Plus, there’s no record of pathogens developing resistance against it, thanks to its unique way of targeting the so-called ‘chemical lung’ of harmful bacteria. And while antibiotics tend to go on a rampage, killing both good and bad bacteria and possibly leading to gut issues, colloidal silver is more discerning in its approach.

A notable mention is that colloidal silver is hailed for its broad-spectrum efficacy. It’s believed to be the only antibiotic that can tackle all kinds of viruses, fungi, and bacteria without any harmful effects on the body. Unlike certain antibiotics that can be hard on organs like the liver, colloidal silver is said to be a healing boon. It’s versatile too, compatible with any medication you might be on.

And speaking of antibiotics, let’s not forget the grave implications of resistance. Worldwide, around 1,900 souls are lost every day due to antibiotic-resistant infections. In the UK alone, the number annually is around 12,000, putting it on par with breast cancer fatalities. And this number is on the rise.

With all this data at our fingertips, one can’t help but wonder why there’s so much hesitation surrounding colloidal silver, especially when compared to the rampant and risky use of antibiotics.

A bit about how colloidal silver works: it’s a natural agent with an impressive repertoire – antiviral, antibiotic, antifungal, antibacterial, and antimicrobial. It’s believed to neutralize certain single-celled pathogens in a matter of minutes.

David Hooper provides a scientific lens: these organisms have a distinct oxygen metabolism, which is where colloidal silver steps in. Acting merely as a catalyst, it affects these organisms without mingling with our body’s tissues. The result? The pathogens are rendered ineffective, typically within six minutes, before being shown the exit door by our immune system.

In a world where ‘superbugs’ are becoming a real concern due to their resistance to many modern drugs, it’s comforting to note that they haven’t figured out how to outsmart colloidal silver. And where some pharmaceuticals might strip away essential enzymes, colloidal silver walks the healing path, leaving the good stuff in our body untouched.