PrisonerV t1_iu5aq11 wrote on October 28, 2022 at 5:31 PM

Reply to comment by Ok_Discipline_5026 in LPT: Add a piece of silver to your milk jug. The antibacterial properties will make the milk last a couple weeks past its expiration date. by bratman33

Which if you ingest enough, will turn you permanently blue.

Ok_Discipline_5026 t1_iu5bl84 wrote on October 28, 2022 at 5:37 PM

Yes 👍 it does but the idea is to use less then that. There is a lot of people for and against it I've seen people use this in rural Alaska where medical help wasn't always easy to come by.

PrisonerV t1_iu5c0on wrote on October 28, 2022 at 5:40 PM

No reputable source says colloidal silver does anything. In fact, the FDA says quit using it.

Bubbagumpredditor t1_iu5dcjf wrote on October 28, 2022 at 5:49 PM

Um, pretty sure it acts as a topical anti bacterial. Just don't chug it by the bottle.

PrisonerV t1_iu5i5ce wrote on October 28, 2022 at 6:21 PM

Vinegar is decent topical anti bacterial.

Bubbagumpredditor t1_iu5tchx wrote on October 28, 2022 at 7:38 PM

Yep. Also stings like a duck on cuts.

Ok_Discipline_5026 t1_iu5dol4 wrote on October 28, 2022 at 5:51 PM

When the nearest doctor requires a pricey plane flight and days of treacherous travel it happens but definately controversial. The FDA approves things I consider controversial and it disapproves of some things I don't.

I wouldn't try this orally myself as I have access to good healthcare.

"Colloidal silver is approved for topical application on sking infections, skin wounds, and in bandages and dressings for the treatment of burns. However, colloidal silver drugs that are marketed for oral intake are not legal for sale."

It's hilarious all the things they used to use radium in.

PrisonerV t1_iu5i1mw wrote on October 28, 2022 at 6:21 PM

Yes, we'll we've learned a few things since the 1920s.