QUESTION for Sepp = SILVER KILLS VIRUSES, STUDY FINDS

October 19, 2005

..

Is this compound (silver nanoparticles) the same as colloidal silver???

=========================

In a message dated 10/19/2005 11:50:36 A.M. Central Daylight Time,

sepp writes:

Interesting study done with silver nanoparticles...

Sepp

SILVER KILLS VIRUSES, STUDY FINDS

Tuesday, October 18, 2005 - FreeMarketNews.com

In a groundbreaking study, the Journal of Nanotechnology has

published a study that found silver nanoparticles kills HIV-1 and is

likely to kill virtually any other virus. The study, which was

conducted by the University of Texas and Mexico University, is the

first medical study to ever explore the benefits of silver

nanoparticles, according to Physorg.

During the study, researchers used three different methods of

limiting the size of the silver nanoparticles by using capping

agents. The capping agents were foamy carbon, poly (PVP), and bovine

serum albumin (BSA). The particles ranged in size from 1 to 10

nanometers depending on the method of capping. After incubating the

HIV-1 virus at 37 C, the silver particles killed 100% of the virus

within 3 hours for all three methods. The scientists believe that the

silver particles bonded through glycoprotein knobs on the virus with

spacing of about 22 nanometers in length.

While further research is needed, researchers are optimistic that

nanological silver may be the silver bullet to kill viruses. The

researchers in the study said that they had already begin experiments

using silver nanoparticles to kill what is known as the super bug

(Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus). Already used as a

topical antibiotic in the medical industry, silver may now come under

consideration as an alternative to drugs when it comes to fighting

previously untreatable viruses such as the Tamiflu resistant avian

flu.

--

The individual is supreme and finds its way through intuition.

Sepp Hasslberger

Recommended Posts