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Antifungal effect of silver nanoparticles on dermatophytes. View abstract. J Phys Chem.B 8-24-2006;110(33):16248-16253. However, no scientific research supports this. Kemp, M. M., Kumar, A., Mousa, S., Dyskin, E., Yalcin, M., Ajayan, P., Linhardt, R. J., and Mousa, S. A. Gulbranson SH, Hud JA, Hansen RC. Here is a list of 4 natural supplements that are just as effective as pharmaceutical drugs. View abstract. View abstract. Colloidal silver is a suspension of silver particles in a liquid. 2010;32(3):391-397. Proceedings of the 17th Conference of the European Wound Management Association. J Nanobiotechnology. Mol.Pharm 2009;6(5):1388-1401. Powers, C. M., Badireddy, A. R., Ryde, I. T., Seidler, F. J., and Slotkin, T. A. A prospective clinical trial of wound dressings to investigate the rate of infection under occlusion. Tang, J., Xiong, L., Wang, S., Wang, J., Liu, L., Li, J., Yuan, F., and Xi, T. Distribution, translocation and accumulation of silver nanoparticles in rats. 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Try this today: Not all alternative medicine therapies are unsafe, though the best course of action if you have a serious health condition is to consult your doctor for a treatment regimen. J Nanobiotechnology. View abstract. Taking colloidal silver along with medications that might also harm the liver can increase the risk of liver damage. 4-28-2009;3(4):984-994. View abstract. Navarro, E., Piccapietra, F., Wagner, B., Marconi, F., Kaegi, R., Odzak, N., Sigg, L., and Behra, R. Toxicity of silver nanoparticles to Chlamydomonas reinhardtii. View abstract. View abstract. J Trauma 1990;30(7):857-865. View abstract. Colloidal silver might decrease how much penicillamine your body absorbs. Further, no human data supports consuming colloidal silver to treat or prevent medical conditions like diabetes, cancer, HIV, digestive issues, and other illnesses (8). Alt, V., Bechert, T., Steinrucke, P., Wagener, M., Seidel, P., Dingeldein, E., Domann, E., and Schnettler, R. 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