How does silver differ from antibiotics?
Antibiotics are effective, but there are various types, each typically focused toward a limited range of disease organisms--primarily bacterial infections, not viruses. Microorganisms have developed that are resistant to antibiotics and are difficult to treat.  In contrast, silver has been effective against a much broader range of disease organisms and has been impervious to the development of resistant strains.  Silver has been shown to possess antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal properties.

Why is silver not used more commonly?
Silver has been used for several millennia, from silverware to medicine, because of its disease-resistant properties. With the introduction of pharmaceutical antibiotics, the use of silver decreased.  Because the widespread use of antibiotics led to the emergence of antibiotic-resistant microorganisms, doctors may not be as quick to prescribe antibiotics as they once were.  Silver continues to be a versatile disease-fighting agent because it is effective against antibiotic-resistant bacteria and a much broader range of disease organisms than antibiotics.  Silver has the convenience of being non-prescription.

Can the use of silver lead to mineral toxicity?
“There are no known side effects from the use of properly prepared Colloidal Silver in the dilute, electrocolloidal form.”  (According to Martha M. Christy, “Colloidal Silver, The Amazing Natural Alternative to Antibiotics” 1998.)

How may Colloidal Silver be taken? 
Colloidal Silver has no taste.  Usually, it is taken orally with the dropper.  It may also be mixed with water or other liquids, or applied topically