Silver Colloids Boost Immunity
Colloidal silver supplements reemerged after a 1996 alternative medicine article revived claims from the 1920s. Stan Jones appeared on TV with blue-tinted skin from silver toxicity in 2002, ironically boosting product interest. Annual sales reached $60 million by 2018. Medical research finds no health benefits from silver supplements. About 1-10% of users develop permanent skin discoloration. Mistrust of conventional medicine and the appeal of “natural” remedies drive continued use despite documented risks.