Colloidal Silver: Hype, Harm, and Hidden History
You’ve heard that colloidal silver is dangerous. You’ve also heard it cures everything.
So which is it?
In this episode, Dr. Andrew Kaufman investigates colloidal silver as a case study in medical claims that get exaggerated, suppressed, or distorted.
You’ll learn where silver fits historically, how modern products differ, and what critical questions to ask before deciding anything for yourself.
This isn’t hype — and it’s not fear, either. It’s discernment.
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What You’ll Learn:
– Why colloidal silver was used for decades in mainstream medicine
– What the real safety data reveals — and what it doesn’t
– How particle size, dose, and preparation change everything
– What the FDA said (and what people misunderstand)
– Why some protocols give silver a bad name
– How to navigate contradictory claims with clarity
Watch This Episode If You:
Have heard conflicting claims about colloidal silver and want to investigate for yourself
Prefer critical thinking over quick fixes or fear-based warnings
Question both mainstream narratives and alt health hype
Want to build discernment around medical research — not just opinions
Get the Full Show Notes + Transcript:
www.andrewkaufmanmd.com/blog/colloidal-silver-benefits-risks
YouTube Chapters
00:00 – What Turns You Blue? (Intro to Colloidal Silver)
01:22 – How Colloidal Silver Is Made (and Why It Matters)
06:15 – The 650 Pathogens Claim: Real or Hype?
10:02 – Does Silver Harm Your Cells or Microbiome?
14:27 – What the Science Actually Says About Wound Healing
19:40 – Argyria and the Real Risk of Turning Blue
Scientific studies discussed in this episode:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28088501/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9056105/pdf/ijn-17-1851.pdf
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6756674/
https://moscow.sci-hub.se/2155/72f211ae0a136738a4debafff50b7136/lansdown2006.pdf?download=true
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589299120300501
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8152497/pdf/jcm-10-02086.pdf
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