This fact sheet discusses the safety and effectiveness of colloidal silver and suggests sources for additional information.

Jun 11, 2024 · Colloidal silver is a solution of tiny silver particles suspended in a liquid base. Ingesting it can turn your skin bluish-gray and damage internal organs.

The most common adverse effect of long-term colloidal silver ingestion is argyria.

Aug 22, 2025 · Consumption of colloidal silver is associated with many serious health risks, such as argyria (a permanent gray or blue discoloration of the skin), neurological damage, and liver …

Dec 1, 2023 · Our case report shows potential adverse effects of silver intake on the hematopoietic, hepatic, and cardiovascular systems. Colloidal silver ingestion as an alternative …

Aug 16, 2024 · Ingesting colloidal silver is unsafe and can lead to serious health effects, like argyria. Ask patients about dietary supplement use to help prevent adverse events from …

Oct 28, 2024 · Identify the etiology of silver toxicity based on patient history and physical examination. Compare the mechanisms of exposure to silver to rationalize short- and long …

Jul 28, 2023 · Argyria is a condition where deposits of silver build up in your body at toxic levels. This causes your skin and nails to turn bluish-gray. This condition is rare but affects people …

The increasing availability of colloidal silver dietary supplements raises important concerns regarding their safety when used for oral consumption. This study presents the …

Silver is a chemical element; it has symbol Ag (from Latin argentum 'silver') and atomic number 47. A soft, whitish-gray, lustrous transition metal, it exhibits the highest electrical conductivity, …