The benefits and disadvantages of silver to the human body

Silver is not only a precious metal, but also a common type of jewelry. Wearing silver jewelry is also good for the body. For example, silver ions have a certain bactericidal effect and can promote the health of the body. Of course, you need to be aware of precautions when wearing silver jewelry. For example, it is best not to get it exposed to water, because it will turn black easily after getting exposed to water. Let’s learn about this aspect below.

The benefits and disadvantages of silver to the human body

1. Is silver harmful to the human body?

925 silver jewelry is not harmful to the body, but can help remove heat. 925 silver actually refers to silver products with a silver content of 92.5%. 925 represents the purity of silver. This is the minimum purity required for silver, just like the 999 purity of gold. Because pure silver is too soft and easily oxidized, since Tiffany created 925 silver. 925 silver is internationally recognized as the minimum standard for pure silver. Silver has ideal hardness, brightness, luster, and oxidation resistance due to the addition of 7.5% alloy. It can also be inlaid with various gemstones. Since then, silver jewelry has quickly become popular all over the world with its bright colors, unique styles, exquisite craftsmanship and mid-range prices.

Silver is also a member of the precious metals. According to the properties of precious metals, it has a little side effect, but this harmful effect is very small and can be completely ignored. The harm of silver jewelry lies in the process of making silver jewelry. It comes into contact with some chemicals and will be more or less contaminated with traces of other chemical components. Therefore, after buying 925 silver and bringing it home, you must wipe it clean with a clean cotton cloth. Or you can rinse it with clean water and wipe it dry with a clean cotton cloth or paper towel. Here I want to explain that silver jewelry can be exposed to water! Don't worry about it turning black due to water.

2. Is silver good for the body?

Scientific research shows that it is difficult for bacteria to survive around silver (food is not easy to spoil either), and wearing it for a long time is beneficial to the human body. Silver was a royal item in ancient China. In addition to being worn, food stored in silver utensils was also less likely to spoil, making it highly popular. Silver can be used to detect whether food is poisonous, because silver can react chemically with many toxins, causing the silver to turn black and be easy to identify with the naked eye.

Silver ions have a strong bactericidal effect and are very beneficial to the human body. It not only has economic value and is beautiful, but it is also more effective than gold in benefiting human health. The ancients knew that silver could accelerate wound healing, prevent and treat infection, purify water, and preserve food. It can prevent bacterial growth, soothe the five internal organs, calm the mind, stop panic, and eliminate evil spirits. Silver has excellent antibiotic and sterilization effects. General antibiotics can only work on 6 types of bacteria on average, but silver can kill 650 types of bacteria.

Taboos on wearing silver

1. It is best not to wear it when taking a bath or sleeping; because 925 silver has a high silver content, it is relatively soft. Please do not pull it hard when it hooks your hair, clothes or other items;

2. Don’t wear it while swimming, especially when going to the sea;

3. Do not come into direct contact with sulfur, as silver and sulfur will react chemically;

4. If you don't wear it for a long time, please