Jana, we do not recommend colloidal silver nor feel it is necessary. However, there have been studies that in specified quantities and qualities that it is indeed antibacterial and antiviral. In our practice we find so many other ways of accomplishing the same ends wthout it. However, would have to investigate its effects on the pancreas. But this is an interesting question. Many pancreatitis cases we've look at result from subclinical infection (mostly from teeth and jaw problems, but also from sepsis gathering around implanted prosthetics)--many prescription medicatons are implicated, as is high-caffeine consumption, GMO high fructose corn syrup, heavy metals, and various common food additives in processed food.