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1. Risk of Silver Toxicity: Silver is known to be toxic and can cause serious health issues if taken in large doses, particularly if taken over a long period of time. This is because it accumulates in the body, which can sometimes lead to argyria, in which the skin and eyes turn a blue-gray colour, as well as other adverse health effects. 2. Political Impacts: The production of silver has economic and political impacts, in particular in areas where it is heavily mined. These impacts may include environmental pollution, displacement of local populations, exploitation of workers, and exploitative and oppressive working conditions. 3. Overuse: Since silver is used in a variety of industrial and consumer products, it is vulnerable to overuse and depletion. For instance, it is used in huge quantities in the electronics industry, which plays a major role in driving up prices and increasing demand for silver. 4. Conflict Silver: There are concerns about the use of conflict silver, which is mined in conflict areas where the profits are then used to fund weapons, violence and further unrest. To address this, many companies, including jewellers and technology firms, have committed themselves to traceable supply chains to help combat the use of conflict minerals.