the truth about Ionic Gold
Ionic gold is often misrepresented as a non-colloidal gold supplement. In reality, it’s a gold salt dissolved in water, commonly gold chloride (also known as chlorauric acid). Some producers misleadingly claim that their ionic gold is made from gold hydroxide, but this is scientifically impossible because gold hydroxide is not water soluble.
What is Ionic Gold?
Ionic gold is a solution containing gold cations (positively charged gold ions) along with companion anions. Unlike metallic gold, which does not dissolve in water, ionic gold is water soluble due to the removal of electrons from gold atoms, resulting in reactive gold ions.
Why Does This Matter?
Gold chloride, commonly found in ionic gold products, is potentially toxic. Despite this, many products are not labeled as containing gold chloride, which is a violation of federal labeling laws. The misleading labeling and potential health risks make it crucial to be informed about what’s really in these products.
How to Test for Gold Chloride
To determine if a solution contains gold chloride, perform this simple test:
- Place a small sample of the ionic gold solution in a clear glass.
- Add one drop of 1% silver nitrate solution.
- If a white cloud forms, it’s silver chloride, indicating the presence of gold chloride in the solution.
This test, performed by the Colloidal Science Laboratory, Inc., has consistently shown that ionic gold products are actually gold chloride.
Understanding Metal Ions
A metal ion is a metal atom that has lost one or more electrons, resulting in a positive charge. These ions always come with a companion anion to balance the charge, meaning that ionic solutions always have a net charge of zero.
Why Are So Many Gold Supplement Products Ionic Gold?
Ionic gold is incredibly easy to produce, often as simple as dissolving gold chloride in water. Some producers use Aqua Regia (a mixture of hydrochloric and nitric acid) to dissolve metallic gold, then remove the acids using ozone, leaving behind gold cations and chloride anions in solution. This simplicity is why many gold supplements are actually just ionic gold, despite being marketed otherwise.
Conclusion: The Risks of Ionic Gold
Products labeled as ionic gold are, in reality, gold chloride solutions, which are not safe for dietary use. For a safe gold supplement, choose a high-quality colloidal gold product like Mesogold®, which contains no gold ions and consists of sub-nanometer metallic gold particles.
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