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Dr. Russell Blaylock, author of The Blaylock Wellness Report newsletter, is a nationally recognized board-certified neurosurgeon, health practitioner, author, and lecturer. He attended the Louisiana State University School of Medicine and completed his internship and neurological residency at the Medical University of South Carolina. For 26 years, practiced neurosurgery in addition to having a nutritional practice. He recently retired from his neurosurgical duties to devote his full attention to nutritional research. Dr. Blaylock has authored four books, Excitotoxins: The Taste That Kills, Health and Nutrition Secrets That Can Save Your Life, Natural Strategies for Cancer Patients, and his most recent work, Cellular and Molecular Biology of Autism Spectrum Disorders. Find out what others are saying about Dr. Blaylock by clicking here.

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Is Silver Safe and Effective for Infections?

Tuesday, 06 April 2010 10:59 AM EDT

Question: Is silver effective for infections? Is there a chance of toxicity? I have heard that it is used in hospital water supplies due to infections.

Dr. Blaylock's Answer:

I am not a big proponent of using silver compounds orally. Few studies have been done on safety, and it is one of the metals that will accumulate in the brain.

High doses can result in permanent blue staining of the skin. Because many metals have harmful effects on the brain, I discourage people from using it long-term.

It is an excellent antibacterial when used on the skin. Most colloidal silver products have very low doses of silver. They may be less toxic, but until careful studies are done, I would be cautious.

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