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SILVER KILLS VIRUSES, STUDY FINDS
Tuesday, October 18, 2005 - FreeMarketNews.com
In a groundbreaking study, the Journal of Nanotechnology has published a study that found silver nanoparticles kills HIV-1 and is likely to kill virtually any other virus. The study, which was conducted by the University of Texas and Mexico University, is the first medical study to ever explore the benefits of silver nanoparticles, according to Physorg.
During the study, researchers used three different methods of limiting the size of the silver nanoparticles by using capping agents. The capping agents were foamy carbon, poly (PVP), and bovine serum albumin (BSA). The particles ranged in size from 1 to 10 nanometers depending on the method of capping. After incubating the HIV-1 virus at 37 C, the silver particles killed 100% of the virus within 3 hours for all three methods. The scientists believe that the silver particles bonded through glycoprotein knobs on the virus with spacing of about 22 nanometers in length.
In a groundbreaking study, the Journal of Nanotechnology has published a study that found silver nanoparticles kills HIV-1 and is likely to kill virtually any other virus. The study, which was conducted by the University of Texas and Mexico University, is the first medical study to ever explore the benefits of silver nanoparticles, according to Physorg.
During the study, researchers used three different methods of limiting the size of the silver nanoparticles by using capping agents. The capping agents were foamy carbon, poly (PVP), and bovine serum albumin (BSA). The particles ranged in size from 1 to 10 nanometers depending on the method of capping. After incubating the HIV-1 virus at 37 C, the silver particles killed 100% of the virus within 3 hours for all three methods. The scientists believe that the silver particles bonded through glycoprotein knobs on the virus with spacing of about 22 nanometers in length.
While further research is needed, researchers are optimistic that nanological silver may be the silver bullet to kill viruses. The researchers in the study said that they had already begin experiments using silver nanoparticles to kill what is known as the super bug (Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus). Already used as a topical antibiotic in the medical industry, silver may now come under consideration as an alternative to drugs when it comes to fighting previously untreatable viruses such as the Tamiflu resistant avian flu.
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27 October 2014 at 12:18 pm
Can Silver kill bacteria? particularly for those who are allergic to antibiotics?
30 October 2014 at 12:15 pm
The simple answer is yes! There is plenty of evidence you can look at, for example http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23255416, http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22324439, and http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21812950
08 April 2016 at 9:58 am
Hi Im hoping this will help me with lyme disease contributing to chronic fatigue low inmune system symptoms of MS and FM as it is in my blood causes lots of problems calcium in aorta and vessels and also in vessels in my brain. Just one thing after another need to wipe LD out of my body hoping Collidol Silver will do this need advise on how much should take for how long pls ur advice much appreciated thanx
27 April 2016 at 6:40 pm
Hi Rhonda, thanks for your comment. I've emailed you a response directly.
03 December 2020 at 6:20 pm
What's the difference in 10 ppm versus 15 ppm?
04 December 2020 at 5:05 pm
There isn't a great deal of difference, just slightly more concentrated Dorothy.
Best
Meleni
18 December 2020 at 10:42 pm
My mom’s HIV positive. Are you doing patient testing yet?
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