Summer: The idea that caffeine is in any way directly related to Argyria is patently false. A predisposition to Argyria may be, in part, related to PH levels in the body, but this is only an interesting theory worthy of consideration and not something that has been studied nor demonstrated. The fact that acids and light has something to do with Argyria is only considering its visual effect. Silver toxicity has nothing to do with any visual effect, it won't matter if the silver has undergone any chemical reaction, or what color it is if deposited in body tissues. The single consideration is whether the silver builds up in the body to the point where it interferes with organ function and/or causes neurological damage. In order for it to accumulate in the body, it must be deposited into organs and other tissues rather than be eliminated from the body.
If the silver is depositing in the fingernails, it is likely it has already started to accumulate internally, but this has not been conclusively demonstrated either. The only way to tell would be via biopsy or autopsy. If silver buildup reaches a toxic level interally it is lethal. This, I believe, would be nearly ( if not ) impossible with the use of low PPM colloidal silver, even with extremely large amounts of colloidal silver consumed daily over a lifetime. Such things were at one time documented with very high concentrations of silver compounds injected into the body. Extreme silver toxicity has severe nuerological and respiratory consequences. It is far more likely that silver buildup is related to dietary deficiencies, such as Selenium and Vitamin E depletion. Anything in excess is toxic. However, it is amazing that if one handles the basic needs of the body, how well the body handles any and all ingested substances. The first logical starting place is the rehydration of the body, followed by a proper electrolyte balance. Jason ----- Original Message ----- From: form...@aol.com To: silver-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, August 25, 2002 11:54 AM Subject: CS>Caffeine If one takes in no caffeine whatsoever, is it safe to assume they cannot develop agryria? If the silver can deposit like this to be seen in fingernails and skin, then how do we know it doesn't t do the same thing internally where we can't see it? And if it does, is it harmful in any way? Summer
