Does Ionic Silver harm the beneficial bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract?
No, not when taking normal dosages. Ionic Silveris absorbed in the small intestine and at normal doses it passes through the small intestine walls and into the bloodstream before reaching the large intestine. The large intestine (or colon) contains beneficial bacteria that aid in food digestion. In the event that someone took an unusually large amount of Ionic Silver, say 8 ounces, it is possible that some would reach the large intestine where it could possibly destroy beneficial bacteria. In this event, the bacteria could be replaced by taking acidophilus or eating yogurt. Even if nothing was done, the bacteria would replace itself within a few days.
