FAQs

The main reason you haven’t heard of Colloidal Silver is because it has been intentionally suppressed for the last 65 years. In 1938, penicillin was discovered, and that marked the beginning of patentable pharmaceutical antibiotics. Prior to this, silver preparations were used  extremely successfully to help many people but the silver preparations were very expensive and unstable. Today, very high quality Colloidal Silver can be produced at affordable prices. The pharmaceutical companies cannot patent silver, so they keep using patented antibiotics that bring higher profits. Unfortunately, the overuse of these antibiotics has created drug resistant strains of bacteria. This makes colloidal silver a great natural antibiotic alternative, thanks to its antimicrobial powers. Colloidal/Ionic silver solution is a perfect natural all-round Antibiotic, Antiviral and antifungal remedy which has been proven to combat over 656 different types of bacteria, fungus and viruses. There are no germs that are able to build a resistance to the action of silver.

Colloidal silver, in normal amounts, is absorbed well before it reaches the intestines, which is where the good bacteria live (approx: 35% in the small intestine and 65% in the large intestine). This quick absorption is because the silver particles are approximately 1000 times smaller than a human blood cell. Since the particles of silver have an opposite charge than the body, they are naturally attracted to our cells being quickly absorbed through tissues into the bloodstream. It is recommended that Colloidal Silver be held under the tongue for a few minutes swishing around the mouth and under the tongue before swallowing. This allows for most of the silver to be absorbed sublingually (through the saliva glands) very quickly. The silver is in a colloidal state, just like our bodies and is therefore quickly and readily absorbed. Pharmaceutical antibiotics are in a crystalline state which takes time to digest. This is why they adversely affect the good bacteria in the intestines and Colloidal Silver does not. However, if large amounts of Colloidal Silver are taken, it is possible that a portion could reach the intestines and kill some of the beneficial bacteria, which in turn could cause mild diarrhoea. Taking acidophilus, live culture yogurt, Keffir or sauerkraut will help to restore intestinal flora.

Colloidal Silver that is properly made CANNOT cause a condition in which the skin takes on a blue or grey colour. There is a rare condition called argyria that can result from consuming large amounts (over a long period of time) of improperly made silver preparations containing additives or stabilisers, particles of silver which are  too large or contains silver compounds such as silver chloride, silver nitrate, and silver citrate. Colloidal/Ionic Silver made by Silver Stream is manufactured using electrolysis which is an electro/non-chemical process. This has never caused argyria. Silver Stream Colloidal/Ionic Silver is crystal clear, indicating an extremely small particle size. This means that the particles are easily eliminated from the body on a continuous basis with no possibility of silver accumulating in the skin.

The colour of colloidal silver is directly related to particle size. Tiny particles do not reflect any light resulting in a crystal clear solution. As particle size increases, some light in the yellow spectrum begins to be reflected. As particle size increase further, yellow turns to brown, and eventually to black. The very best Colloidal Silver will be crystal clear, as it will have the smallest possible particle size. Silver Stream Colloidal/ionic Silver solutions are crystal clear, indicating that the particles of silver are extremely small. They are in fact in the sub-microscopic range. This is what makes Silver Stream Colloidal/ionic Silver solutions so powerful, effective and 100% safe.

All Colloidal Silver is nano-silver. This is because the definition of “nano-silver” is “silver particles of between 1 nm and 100 nm in size.” Even the lowest quality colloidal silver products contain silver particles under 100 nm. The average particle size in Silver Stream Colloidal/ionic Silver is approximately 1 nm.

LVDC stands for “low voltage direct current” and HVAC stands for “high voltage alternating current.” There are claims that one is better than the other. The truth is they are both good, but the difference is in the polarization. LVDC produced silver particles and ions have a natural (positive and negative) charge just like our bodies, and are absorbed and utilized more effectively than the artificial charge of HVAC produced particles. Silver Stream Colloidal/Ionic Silver is produced using the preferred LVDC method, creating a superior product. At Silver Stream we conducted many tests to compare each method. We found that the HVAC method (High voltage alternating current) had a more aggressive interaction with the silver rods during the electrolysis production process and therefore created a greater percentage of larger silver particles within the solution. Silver Stream took the decision to produce our Colloidal/Ionic silver solution using the LVDC method because the gentle low voltage method produces a greater percentage and consistency of the smaller sized silver particles.

The “Tyndall effect” is a term applied to the effect of light scattering on particles in colloid solutions. It is the accepted term used following its discovery by an Irish scientist named John Tyndall. The Tyndall effect allows you to be able to see particles in water. A weak Tyndall effect indicates smaller particles, while a strong Tyndall effect indicates larger particles.

For Colloidal Silver, a strong Tyndall effect is an indication of larger silver particles and thus less bioavailability, while a weak Tyndall effect indicates smaller particles of silver and thus greater bioavailability. The proper colour for top quality Colloidal Silver is clear because any visible colour indicates either large particles or additives or both. If the solution is clear and has a very weak Tyndall effect, the particle size is as small as can be made.

A simple test to determine the particle size, and therefore the quality, of Colloidal Silver is to shine a laser beam through the liquid and the Tyndall effect may be clearly observed. The test is best carried out in a dark place, and can even be performed through an amber bottle although it is easier to view if the solution is poured into a clear glass vessel. If there is a strong visible beam of light through the solution, the Colloidal Silver is of poor quality due to large particles. If the laser beam is faint going through the liquid, it is a high quality product with small particles. The smaller the particles the better  the quality of the product. It is important to note that an ionic only solution would reflect no beam when tested in this way.

Silver Stream Colloidal/Ionic Silver solution has the faintest Tyndall effect of any brand on the market, and the solution is crystal clear. This demonstrates the extremely small size of the silver particles and the abundance of silver ions. It is produced using the preferred low voltage, direct current method and contains approximately 85% ions and 15% particles, with the average particle size being less than one micron! At 20ppm, Silver Stream Colloidal/Ionic Silver solution is 2 times stronger than the industry standard of 10ppm.

Silver Stream Colloidal/Ionic Silver is guaranteed to be the finest quality available. Each batch contains only two ingredients: 99.9% pure silver (100% is unobtainable) and ultra-pure triple-steamed distilled water. Quality control tests are implemented prior, during, and after production. Our Colloidal/Ionic Silver is made slowly in small batches (2ltrs so we are able to better control and monitor the production process). We use a state-of-the-art bespoke computer program which controls a commercial frequency generator which automatically reduces voltage as water conductivity increases. This program also changes the anode and cathode (+ and -) of the silver rods during the electrolysis process (every 500 seconds). This keeps the electrical current constant which results in suspended, uniform particles of silver which are consistently small, as indicated by our clear solution. We also use a magnetic stirrer together with a circulation pump during production. This ensures an even distribution of silver particles and prevents agglomeration (smaller particles binding together to form larger ones). There does not exist a better way to produce colloidal silver.

As stated on the labels of our products, Colloidal/Ionic Silver Solutions need to be stored at room temperature (DO NOT REFRIGERATE) and be kept out of direct light. Temperature extremes can negatively affect the quality, which is why we insulate the bottles very well for shipping and always ship via Priority Mail. It is also advisable to keep Colloidal/Ionic silver solutions away from electromagnetic fields, such as refrigerators and computers. These can weaken the electrical charge that is on each particle.

In addition to the  very highest quality, you are assured of a fresh product. Like a battery, electrically charged silver particles are better when fresh and lose strength over time. We make fresh batches frequently, and maintain bottles at room temperature to ensure the longest possible shelf life. Since Colloidal Silver is sensitive to temperature extremes, all shipments are well insulated.

There are no drug interactions with Silver Stream Colloidal/Ionic silver Solutions. They are non-toxic, completely safe, and there is no risk of overdose.

It is not possible for the body to build tolerance to the action of Colloidal/Ionic silver solutions because they are natural minerals, they are non-addictive and the body does not develop a tolerance.

Colloidal Silver can be used internally for pets and is easy to administer as it is nearly tasteless. It can be added to a pet’s water bowl, mixed with his food, or given with a syringe. For best results, when treating an acute condition, colloidal silver should be given 2-3 times a day.

Colloidal Silver Solutions are brilliant at aiding in recovery from bacterial infections, including respiratory infections, pink eye, and ear infections (place 2–3 drops in each ear, three times daily).