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05/25/2008 16:51
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I'm wondering if anyone uses colloidal silver? My daughter's Lyme doc has her on it and I'd like to know if the brand I'm getting is any good. I got it from Colloids for Life. Does anyone out there have any experience on purchasing colloidal silver? THANKS>
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05/25/2008 18:35
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Several of the LLMD's, who also have Lyme Disease, in this area use "Argentyn 23TM. " I will add this drug to my treatment regimen in approximately two weeks.

Argentyn 23™ is an exclusive proprietary formula designed to provide safe and precise levels of functional silver. Argentyn 23™ features a unique particle size (average 0.0008 microns) and ultra-fine dispersion that may enhance bioavailability of silver ions. The silver content is 99.99% pure.

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, 1 teaspoon daily on an empty stomach, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.

Under medical supervision: In chronic conditions, 1 teaspoon on an empty stomach three or more times daily. Detoxification symptoms may occur.

Serving Size: 1 teaspoon

Servings per container: 48

Amount per serving:

Silver (23 ppm) 115 µg

Other ingredients: Sterile ultra-pure water.

Manufactured by Natural-Immunogenics Corp. Sold with Natural-Immunogenics label.

Argentyn 23™

(Hypoallergenic)

#75410 2 fl. oz. (60 ml) dropper bottle

#75420 2 fl. oz. (60 ml) spray

Description

Argentyn 23™ is an innovative silver hydrosol

formula, providing ultra-pure/ultra-small silver

ion particles, with no contaminants or

impurities of any kind. A unique picoscalar

average particle size (0.8 nanometers,

equivalent to 0.0008 microns) and ultra-fine

dispersion result in enhanced silver ion (Ag+)

bioavailability. Argentyn 23™ is designed to

provide precise levels of functional silver in

safe and non-toxic ranges. It contains only

silver metal ions and ultra-pure water, and the

silver content is 99.99% pure. Unlike the

various colloidal silver products on the market

today, Argentyn 23™ silver hydrosol is

completely free of extraneous substances such

as silver proteins, stabilizers, nitrates, or other

silver compounds.

A colloid is a suspension of fine particles

dispersed in a gas or liquid, whereas a hydrosol

is a particular kind of colloid – one with only

pure water as the medium. Argentyn 23™

silver hydrosol is ultra pure silver suspended in

ultra pure water, produced using a proprietary

electrolysis process yielding over 95% active

silver.

An "oligodynamic effect", from the Greek

oligos (few) and dynamis (power), refers to

potent and meaningful biological actions that

can be exerted by extremely low

concentrations of metal ions. For over a

hundred years it has been known that

oligodynamic silver ions can mediate

extracellular and intracellular immune

challenges, due to the oxidation potential of

the ion.* The oligodynamic action of silver,

resulting from the liberated silver ions, occurs

because their charge facilitates electron

displacement. The charge effectively yanks

electrons away from a molecule, in essence

weakening the molecular bond and rendering it

susceptible to cleavage. Oligodynamic silver

has been shown to modulate immune events,

such as promoting superoxide release and

supporting healthy regulation of toxicants.*

Through these supportive mechanisms and

others, silver hydrosol represents outstanding

immune support.*

The particle size of the silver ions is of critical

importance. The smaller the colloidal silver

particle, the more potential for biological

activity it has. Colloidal silver particles in

commercial products of the last century were

thought to be 14 to 26 nanometers. Argentyn

23™ contains silver particles with a uniform

size approximating 0.8 nanometers, making it

a true picoscalar dispersion as determined by

transmission electron microscopy. Since the

prevalent ion charge is uniformly positive, and

because like charges repel, Argentyn 23™ has

#75430 2 fl. oz. (60 ml) vertical spray

#75440 4 fl. oz. (120 ml) (no dropper)

#75350 8 fl. oz. (240 ml) (no dropper)

“The recognition that these silver ions act via mild oxidation and then alkylation (binding)

makes good sense in terms of its broad action and lack of toxicity to mammals with their

extensive antioxidant defense systems. Silver hydrosol appears to be the purest and most

advanced silver technology thus far.” - Stephen Levine, Ph.D.

AVAILABLE ONLY TO HEALTH

CARE PROFESSIONALS

*THESE STATEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT

INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE, OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE.

January - 2006

return to a dosage equaling half of the initial

dose level. Classically, such associated

immune detoxification events suggest that the

targeted immune burdens are resolving

rapidly.*

A small percentage of people who use

Argentyn 23™ may experience associated

immune detoxification events (Herxheimer’s

reactions). From the most frequent to the most

rare, these may include: mild to moderate

headaches, arthalgia, hyperdiaphoresis, nausea,

afebrile flu-like symptoms, simple malaise,

erythema, skeletal pain, itching, rigors or

chills, diarrhea typically of short duration,

vomiting of short duration, and fever. These

associated immune detoxification events can

be managed by a 24-48 hour wash-out period

from the dosage schedule. With careful

medical supervision, it is permissible then to

Possible proactive measures to deal with

Herxheimer's reactions include:

* Drink 1/2 to 1 ounce of purified water for

each pound of body weight, per day.

* Use of hepatic detoxifying nutraceutical

supports 1 to 3 times daily.

* Dietary measures that include low fat, low

sugar and low meat diets, plus strict avoidance

of all junk foods, fast foods and fried foods.

* Recommendations for high fiber diets

while on the program insuring a minimum of

one, well-formed bowel movement daily.

* Referral if necessary for a short set of

colonic irrigations.

* One or more coffee enemas as needed,

which typically offer immediate results.

* Sitz/saltz baths: Take 1 cup salt, 1 cup

baking soda, 1 cup epsom salts, 1 cup Aloe

Vera, and add into a hot bath, keeping the

water hot for about 1-1/2 hours, while

consuming 2 quarts of fresh-squeezed

lemonade.

Manufactured by Natural-Immunogenics Corp.

Sold with Natural-Immunogenics label.

a uniquely uniform particle dispersion in its

pure water medium.

Argentyn 23™ has completed the Ames

Confirmatory Mutagenicity Assay through

Covance Laboratories, Inc. Results clearly

revealed no toxicity. (Ref: Assay No. 24742-0-

409OECD; Trial No. C1.) Argentyn 23™ also

recently completed a murine Acute Oral

Toxicity Study (LD50) with Covance

Laboratories, Inc., (ref: 24742-0-800). The

result revealed absolutely no harmful effects to

mammalian tissue at a dosage of 20 mL/kg.

While murine tissue is not identical to human

tissue, the test suggests that 1400 cc (47 fluid

ounces) ingested at one time by a 154 pound

adult is medically harmless.

Serving Size: 1 teaspoon

Servings Per Container: 12 per 2 oz., 24 per 4 oz., 48 per 8 oz.

Amount Per Serving:

115mcg

Silver (23 ppm)

Other ingredients:

Sterile ultra-pure water.

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, 1 teaspoon daily on an empty stomach, or as

directed by a healthcare practitioner. Under medical supervision: In

chronic conditions, 1 teaspoon on an empty stomach three or more

times daily. Detoxification symptoms may occur.

Allergy Research Group®

2300 North Loop Road, Alameda, CA 94502

Phone: 800-545-9960 or 510-263-2000

Fax: 800-688-7426 or 510-263-2100

www.AllergyResearchGroup.com

*THESE STATEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT

INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE, OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE.

January - 2006

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06/02/2008 05:37
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