Colloidal Silver manufacturer

What is colloidal silver?

Silver is a chemical element, the chemical symbol of which is Ag. It can be found in nature as metal, the oxidation state of which is zero (Agº), or forming compounds such as sulphates, chlorides or silver iodides, the oxidation state of which is +1 (Ag +). One of the properties that are attributed to this metal is the high bactericidal power against a broad spectrum of microorganisms.

Colloidal silver is finely divided metallic silver. Being metallic silver, it is not combined with any other element and therefore has no electric charge, that is, it is in oxidation state zero (Agº). Metallic silver, being a noble metal, is not very active.

Characteristics of colloidal silver

Silver-containing formulations release ions though contact with environmental humidity, which are responsible for acting against bacteria. It is thought that they cross the cell wall of bacteria, reacting with their DNA and causing their death.

This detachment is very slow, which is a very effective and durable solution against bacteria. With very few ppm or ions. This antimicrobial action has been proven.

Manufacturers of colloidal silver

The use of silver as a bactericide and fungicide has been known for over 20 centuries. Already the ancient Greek and Roman civilisations used silver containers to preserve food and drink. Later, in the Crusades, it was a common practice to add a silver coin in containers in order to preserve liquids.

In the nineteenth century its use in medicine appearing, being an active principle of drugs of the time. This use has been extended until present, appearing in the formulation of medicines to prevent and treat infections.

In addition, the problems derived from the appearance of strains resistant to antibiotics have led to renewed interest in silver as an antibiotic agent. Recent studies have shown that silver particles have antimicrobial effects against a broad spectrum of Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria and they also show some anti-fungal and antiviral activity.

Silver is a broad spectrum antimicrobial agent whose efficacy has been proven against the microorganisms that surround us today such as E. coli, Legionella, Pseudomonas, Salmonella, S. Aureus, A. Niger, among others. The silver additives manufactured by Laboratorios Argenol prevent the growth of bacteria, moulds and fungi, and of other microorganisms.

Uses of colloidal silver

The use of silver as a bactericide and fungicide has been known for over 20 centuries. Already the ancient Greek and Roman civilisations used silver containers to preserve food and drink. Later, in the Crusades, it was a common practice to add a silver coin in containers in order to preserve liquids.

In the nineteenth century its use in medicine appearing, being an active principle of drugs of the time. This use has been extended until present, appearing in the formulation of medicines to prevent and treat infections.

In addition, the problems derived from the appearance of strains resistant to antibiotics have led to renewed interest in silver as an antibiotic agent. Recent studies have shown that silver particles have antimicrobial effects against a broad spectrum of Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria and they also show some anti-fungal and antiviral activity.