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To explore the nutritional and biological role of silver and call for further evaluation of its health implications.

Silver: The need for evaluation of nutritional and biological role

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This review highlights silver's potential as a nutrient, its absorption, and the need for further research on its health benefits.

To explore the nutritional and biological role of silver and call for further evaluation of its health implications.
Comprehensive review of available literature on silver's benefits and sources
Analysis of absorption rates of silver compounds in animal studies
Examination of factors influencing silver absorption, such as age and diet
Silver sources identified include dry fruits, nuts, seeds, seafood, and cereals
Animal studies show variable silver absorption rates between 10% and 99%
Silver primarily deposits in the liver and skin, with rare toxicity linked to chronic exposure causing argyria

Narayana et al. (2026) studied this question.

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