Silver as a colloid - How to distinguish between a colloid and an ionized solution

Colloidal silver enjoys an incredible success in the medical world by its therapeutical effects in the treatment and prevention of various infections. Though a lot better known in the past before the upsurge of the well-known antibiotics, interest in colloidal silver has been revived again and the wonder medicine has been re-discovered. One should know that the entire chemical process of the colloidal compound is essential for the final product to have maximum healing effects. After all, what is a colloid and how can we recognize one among other silver products?

In chemistry, by colloid we define any system with a high degree of stability containing nano-particles dispersed within it. Colloids are present under a multitude of forms: aerosols, foams, liquid, suspensions and even emulsions. Colloidal silver contains very small silver particles suspended in liquid – ionized water; mention should be made that they do not fall under the laws of gravity and they have a specific electrical charge owing to the absorption of ions. Colloids are usually translucent thanks to the way the particles reflect the light; however, there are also opaque and slightly colored ones too.

As they look very much the same to the inexperienced buyer, real colloidal silver products and solutions that only contain silver ions are easily taken for one another. For a colloidal silver product to be recognized as valuable, the amount of silver particles in suspension should be higher than 50%. However we need to make it clear here that all colloidal silver products include both ions and particles in suspension; yet, for high medical efficiency the silver nano-particles should be more numerous than the silver ions. For the moment, scientists are trying to come up with a method of separating the ions from the nano-particles.

The best way to distinguish the perfect colloidal silver product is to check the color: golden yellow is ideal. Usually any shade of yellow testifies to the viability of the product. Then, carefully read the preservation measures printed on the package; colloids don't require special temperatures – too warm or too cool – on the contrary. A normal environment without fluctuations of heat or cold is ideal for the proper preservation of the colloids in the best of conditions. In order to choose the most effective formula for your health it is highly advisable that you ask for a naturopath's advice.