Our guests today are Audra Dunleavy, Vice President and Partner of Natural Path Silver Wings. and Dr. Chris Terrell, a Naturopathic Doctor, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, and Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist. When it comes to colloidal silver, the term “parts per million” (PPM) refers to its strength. A higher PPM is your advantage with atomic silver, whereas lower PPM limitations are ionic silver. This blog will accurately clarify the ENTIRE colloidal silver PPM breakdown which include; 1) what PPM means, 2) how it relates to colloidal silver, 3) the two types of colloidal silver, 4) higher PPM and lower PPM difference, 5) small particle size, 6) why PPM matters in colloidal silver, 7) usage guideline and 8) why PPM matters. Understanding PPM: The Role of Parts Per Million in Colloidal Silver When searching PPM, many articles neglect one foremost major factor- the important distinction that there are two types of colloidal silver on the market: atomic and ionic. Understanding PPM related to each of these two specific silver types is paramount because PPM is essential for anyone pursuing colloidal silver for immune support or topical skin applications.* What is PPM? Parts per million is a unit of measurement that expresses the concentration of one substance in a million parts of another. In simpler terms, it’s a way to quantify how much of a particular substance is present in a solution. For example, a solution with a concentration of 1 PPM means that there is one part of the solute (in this case, silver) for every million parts of the solvent (purified water).   Colloidal Silver: What You Need to Know Colloidal silver, in atomic form, is a natural elemental mineral consisting of tiny silver particles suspended in liquid. It’s been used globally for many generations as an effective immune support. Colloidal silver is safe to use as long as it’s from a reputable manufacturer that is independent lab certified and made in an FDA registered facility. Colloidal silver can be taken direct orally via dropper or spray bottles because it has virtually no taste. Others prefer mixing it in a favorite beverage. Whichever is your preference, colloidal silver liquid is generally recommended for ages 4 years and older. Silver also has a long history of amazing topical skin usage. There is numerous worldwide literature about a variety of silver supporting skin health. Silver is also used for purification purposes.     Two Types of Colloidal Silver- Atomic & Ionic Ionic colloidal silver is electrically processed and has a clear liquid appearance because it has only between 10 PPM to 30 PPM silver which is much weaker and thus requires many more doses leading to “dosing fatigue” and becomes more costly. Ionic formulas typically can NOT increase their PPM strength beyond 10 PPM to 20 PPM because particles would then clump together more quickly due to missing an electron and rendering it unstable and unsafe. Atomic colloidal silver (recommended) is unadulterated and NOT electrically processed. It consists of full silver atoms and has an amber liquid color as nature intended. Due to its stability at higher concentrations, it’s safe to dose at higher parts per million (PPM) which gives you strong immune support. If you prefer lower PPM doses, atomic colloidal silver gives you the flexibility to simply take fewer doses which makes it much more economical on your wallet since the bottle will last you longer.