Colloidal silver is a controversial alternative medicine. Advocates claim it may be used to treat a variety of acute and chronic conditions, but there’s no scientific evidence to support these claims.

Colloidal silver can cause severe side effects and is not safe for human consumption. Some people mistakenly claim that oral colloidal silver may aid gut health, boost the immune system, and combat ...

Overview: Colloidal silver is sometimes applied to the skin to treat or prevent minor skin infections, although it may not work as well as topical antibiotics. Taking colloidal silver by mouth does ...