Colloidal metals: Interesting facts about the topic
Here you will find answers to frequently asked questions. If you have any further questions, simply send us an e-mail to info@trimedea.com.
Colloidal metals: What is the difference between electrolysis and the high-voltage plasma process?
Electrolysis produces ionic solutions = highly reactive tiny ions dissolved in water.
The high-voltage plasma process produces real colloids = a colloidal dispersion. The smallest neutral particles float in the water and do not settle.
The effect, bioavailability and effectiveness in the body is fundamentally dependent on the manufacturing process. Electrolysis is used in domestic and semi-professional applications. The high-voltage plasma process is used in the professional sector. Genuine colloids can only be produced purely technically using the high-voltage plasma process, chemical production or by means of high-energy short-pulse lasers.
The high-voltage plasma process briefly explained:
Manufacturing process: Biological benefit
The high-voltage plasma process (HVAC ), also known as the Bredig process, produces real colloids in a dispersion with a very high energy charge.
High-voltage electrolysis produces ionic solutions with a high energy charge, depending on the voltage range.
Low-voltage electrolysis produces ionic solutions with a relatively low energy charge.
Colloidal metals: correlation between concentration (ppm) and effect in the body - bioavailability?
The higher the ppm number (concentration), the lower the effect and bioavailability!
Concentrations of 5 ppm or 10 ppm are completely sufficient and have optimal effects on the metabolism. They are so small that they can also penetrate the blood-brain barrier and have a significant influence on the intracellular and extracellular metabolism.
High-energy colloids, produced using the high-voltage plasma process, introduce reaction energy into the metabolism – see our article on highly catalytic metals, volcanic curves and chemical reactions. As a result, the metabolism functions more economically (less energy required by the body) and the metabolism can run faster if necessary.
Colloidal metals: cluster formation = significantly larger particles at high concentrations
What do clusters mean and when do they occur?
The longer the production process runs, the stronger the coloration/clouding becomes. With a stronger coloration and thus concentration, several small particles combine to form larger particles = clusters. Clusters are larger units (50 nm to 200 nm). This clustering occurs during production and happens when more and more particles (ppm concentration) are introduced into a limited space/vessel.
The larger the particles/clusters become, the less energy these particles have and the lower the effect in the body and bioavailability. From a bio-logical point of view, it makes no sense to take higher concentrations than 5 – 10ppm.
Concentration ppm / Bioavailability
The higher the concentration in ppm, the larger the particles due to the clustering that takes place.
High concentrations automatically lead to lower bioavailability because larger particles can no longer cross the blood-brain barrier, for example, or reach other very fine structures in our body.
Larger particles have a lower energetic charge and therefore bring only little metabolic energy with them. See also Catalytic activity – Volcanic curve – Reaction curve
Particle size and effectiveness
The smaller the particles (in nanometers), the better the particles reach even the most remote areas of the body and pass through the blood-brain barrier.
The particle size increases when the concentration (ppm) is increased (see cluster formation). Although this results in a more beautiful and intense coloration of metals such as gold , the bioavailability and effectiveness is significantly reduced. A distinction must also be made between ionic solution (electrolysis) and true colloids (high-voltage plasma process).
What happens if the colloids are delivered very cold in winter?
If you receive your colloids in a cold state, simply allow them to warm up slowly at room temperature. The energy that was “extracted” by the low temperatures (the metal particles are still in the sealed bottles!) is added back through heat. To shorten the time, place the bottles on or next to a heater.
Under no circumstances should you heat the colloids directly in the microwave or on an induction hob!
Colloidal metals: What influence does the production process have on prices?
The current metal prices play a rather subordinate role in the final price of the products sold.
Electrolysis can be automated very easily, making it scalable and therefore more cost-effective.
This means that two metal rods are suspended in the water, supplied with direct current and, depending on the voltage, current strength and time, the ionic solution is ready after a few minutes to hours. Harder metals cannot be produced using low-voltage electrolysis – at least not under economic conditions. With low-voltage electrolysis, for example, only 1 ppm of gold can be produced per day (24 hours). If solutions with 20, 50 or 100 ppm are then offered, it is easy to calculate under which conditions and time expenditure this is realistic or possible.
During production, an electronic system regulates the voltage, current and time depending on the metal. So you could go for a walk and almost nothing could go wrong.
The manufacturing process in the high-voltage plasma process cannot be automated.
Every second of the manufacturing process must be monitored, as 10,000 volts and the plasma flame cause the metal electrodes to vibrate. If the distance between the two electrodes is too small, there will be a short circuit. If the distance is too great, the plasma flame goes out and from that moment on, high-voltage electrolysis is used – which we definitely do not want! The dangers of working with 10,000 V and a plasma flame between 3,000 and 4,000 degrees Celsius are best not discussed here.
The generally higher prices of colloidal metals produced using the high-voltage plasma process are mainly due to the time required to monitor and adjust the manufacturing process. On the other hand, the quality, bioavailability and effect is a completely different world to that of electrolysis with ionic solutions.
Colloidal metals: What is an ionic solution (electrolysis)?
Electrolytic production = electrolysis always produces ionic solutions.
In an ionic solution, ions of the respective metals are combined with water. Ions are very reactive particles that immediately react chemically as soon as reaction partners such as skin, saliva, mucous membranes, stomach acid, etc. are brought into contact with them. It is very unlikely that reactive ions will reach the distant cells in the body via the mouth (oral mucosa, saliva), esophagus (mucous membranes), stomach (gastric acid/hydrochloric acid, mucous membranes), small intestine (trillions of microorganisms), blood (blood cells, blood plasma) without first reacting chemically!
A distinction is made between electrolysis processes:
a) Low-voltage electrolysis 9 to 60 volts (“silver generators”)
b) High-voltage electrolysis process up to 10,000 volts
Certainly, some real colloids will also be formed during production, but the ratio between ionic solution and real colloids is more like 90 to 10.
Ionic solutions such as “silver water”, which is produced by electrolysis, can lead to the often cited argyria (blue coloration of the skin) if taken in the right amount and for the right length of time.
Colloidal metals: What is a colloidal dispersion (high-voltage plasma process)?
High-voltage plasma process: Formation of true colloids as colloidal dispersion
In the high-voltage plasma process, voltages of up to 10,000 volts are used to generate a plasma flame with temperatures between 3,000 and 4,000 degrees Celsius.
The high voltage and plasma flame dissolves the smallest particles (1 – 20 nm) from the pure metals, whereby these high-energy particles cool down/condense abruptly in the water. The high energy content of the particles/colloids ensures the repulsion processes and the floating state so that no particles settle as sediment after a long period of time. The purest metals of 99.90 % to 99.99 % purity are usually used. Not all metals are available with 99.99 % purity under economic conditions, such as rhodium and iridium.
The more complex technology with the high-voltage plasma process and the time-consuming production process are almost only used by professional providers with high-quality technology and a deeper understanding of the chemical, physical and physiological relationships.
Conclusion: If you want to use colloidal metals for your health, with the highest possible bioavailability and effect, without risk or possible side effects, you can hardly avoid the high-voltage plasma process. If produced correctly, the high-voltage plasma process achieves the best possible quality of colloids under economical conditions (smallest particles, highest particle charge, long shelf life, suspended state).
Colloidal metals: correlation between color intensity and bioavailability
The more intense the color of colloidal metals, the less bioavailable and effective they are!
For us, production is all about high-energy particles, optimum effect, maximum effectiveness and the best possible bioavailability – not about the “prettiest” color!
Some colloidal metals look very beautiful with their deep red or ruby red coloring (caution: dyes are often used here!). However, we are concerned with efficacy, the best possible effects and bioavailability.
Concentrations of 5ppm to 10ppm produce a clear to light coloration, depending on the metal. The colloidal dispersions with high-voltage plasma are always clear! The higher the concentration of metals (20-100 ppm), the more intense the coloration, the cloudier the liquids and therefore less effective!
Metals in the high-voltage plasma process can exhibit the following slight colorations:
- Gold: pink / violet/purple
- Silver: slightly yellowish
- Copper: yellowish/brown
- Chrome: yellowish
- Platinum: light gray
- Iridium: silvery metallic
- Rhodium: silvery metallic
- Palladium: brown/yellowish
- Iron: brown/yellowish
- Vanadium: slightly yellowish
- Zinc: silvery-metallic
- Tantalum, cobalt, molybdenum, germanium and other metals: mostly clear
Why is colloidal gold from Trimedea not ruby red or deep red?
The production of colloidal gold in the high-voltage plasma process always produces light shades of color, such as light pink, purple or violet. In any case, the color is also dependent on external influences such as the time of day of production, prevailing high or low pressure areas, electromagnetic radiation affecting the location, the energetic structure of the water, etc.
When manufacturers advertise a consistent color such as ruby red and always promise the same color/quality, we at Trimedea assume that dyes are used to ensure a consistent color. Since we produce countless liters every day, we know some of these influences and colorations – and also the impossibility of always getting the same gold color!
What water quality do we use to produce our colloidal metals?
Trimedea uses the following water quality for the production of all colloidal metals:
- Water filtration through reverse osmosis
- 1. water distillation
- 2. water distillation in other distillation devices
- Water activation with UMH-Master
- For production, the water has a conductivity of <0.5 μs (microsiemens)
Production then takes place using the high-voltage plasma process with 10,000 volt transformers.
Are there risks and side effects when using colloidal metals?
No, with proper preparation and recommended use, no side effects have been reported to date when taking colloidal metals produced using the high-voltage plasma process. Risks and side effects are possible with electrolysis/ionic compounds, as reactive ions have direct chemical contact with substances or tissues such as the oral mucosa, saliva or stomach acid.
How are colloidal metals used and dosed?
Taking colloidal solutions of Trimedea
Especially at low concentrations (5-10 ppm) and small particle sizes (< 20 nm), colloidal dispersions have proven to be very effective, as the energy content of the colloids is the highest and therefore lasts the longest and can have an effect on the body’s metabolism. Detailed information on application and dosage can be found on our info portal.
It is best to keep the colloidal solution in the mouth for 1-3 minutes so that the particles can migrate directly into the blood via the oral mucosa. Due to the electrical charge, you should use a plastic or wooden spoon – not a metal spoon.
A shot glass is also very suitable. 1 cl = 10 ml, 3 cl = 30 ml etc.
Adults can take one tablespoon (plastic spoon!) of approx. 15-30 ml twice a day, once in the morning on an empty stomach and once in the evening before dinner.
Children can take a teaspoon (plastic spoon!) of approx. 5-15 ml twice a day, once in the morning on an empty stomach and once in the evening before dinner.
Small children can take half a teaspoon (plastic spoon!) of approx. 3-10 ml twice a day, once in the morning on an empty stomach and once in the evening before dinner.
External application: It is best to spray the affected area with a spray bottle. We offer violet glass bottles (100 ml) with the following metals: Gold, silver, copper, zinc and cobalt
What is the shelf life of colloidal metals?
Shelf life of colloidal solutions from Trimedea
Unopened, the colloidal metals have a shelf life of 12 months, except for platinum, which has a shelf life of 3 months. After that, the colloid remains edible – only the effectiveness may be slightly reduced. We produce all colloidal metals especially for you – i.e. immediately after the order arrives. You can therefore be sure that you are always buying a fresh product. You can find detailed information on transportation and storage on our info portal.