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GLOBAL STUDIES AND FINDINGS ON SILICA

Silica has been the one of the main study and research topics when it comes to nutrients beneficial for our health. You’ll find links and extracts of information backed by years of research conducted by notable professors and researchers.

SILICA BOOSTS COLLAGEN’S ROLE

“Silicon in the form of orthosilicic acid enhances the role of collagen… something that is likely critical to the mechanical performance of bone and other mineralized tissues.”
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Birdi-Chouhan G, et al. Soluble silicon patterns and templates: calcium phosphate nanocrystal deposition in collagen type 1. RSC Adv., 2016, 6, 99809. DOI: 10.1039/c6ra19784a

PREVENTING ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE

“However, research has shown a significant protective effect of silicon in drinking water, irrespective of the aluminium content, with higher silicon reducing the incidence of Alzheimer’s disease.”
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Exley C. Aluminum Should Now Be Considered a Primary Etiological Factor in Alzheimer’s Disease. Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease Reports. 1 (2017) 23–25. DOI 10.3233/ADR-170010

INCREASING HAIR GROWTH RATE

“Orthosilicic acid (silica) has a beneficial role in the hair, leading to a faster growth rate and an increase in resistance to aggression.”

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Nakanishi L. Oral supplementation of orthosilicic acid and its impact on hair quality. Med Cutan Iber Lat Am 2017; 45 (1): 29-35

SILICA AFFECTS OTHER MINERALS POSITIVELY

“Silicon may affect the absorption, retention or action of other mineral elements (e.g., aluminum, copper, magnesium).”
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SILICA RECOMMENDED DAILY INTAKE

“It has been suggested that an adequate intake in order to promote beneficial effects for bone could be considered to be around 25mg silicon/day.”
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Rondanelli M. Silicon: A neglected micronutrient essential for bone health. Experimental Biology and Medicine. 2021; 0: 1–12. DOI: 10.1177/1535370221997072
Anna Boguszewska-Czubara, Kazimierz Pasternak | 2011
Luciana Nakanishi, Bruna Bombonatti, Letícia Sabo Muller, Ricardo Tadeu Villa, Maria Valéria Robles Velasco, Valcinir Bedin, Ana Carolina Fortes Braga Brederodes Villa | 2016
Ana Sofia Oliveira, Cátia Vicente Vaz, Ana Silva, Sara Correia, Raquel Ferreira, Luiza Breitenfeld, José Martinez-de-Oliveira, Rita Palmeira-de-Oliveira, Cláudia Pereira, Maria Teresa Cruz, Ana Palmeira-de-Oliveira | 2020
Lidiane Advincula de Araújo. Flavia Addor, Patrícia Maria Berardo, Gonçalves Maia Campos | 2016

Mariangela Rondanelli, Milena A Faliva, Gabriella Peroni, Clara Gasparri, Simone Perna, Antonella Riva, Giovanna Petrangolini and Alice Tartara | 2021

K.M. Pawelec, J.Shepherd, R.Jugdaohsingh, S.M.Best, R.E.Cameron, R.A.Brooks | 2015
Catarina Magnusson, Ravin Jugdaohsingh, Lena Hulthen, Anna Westerlund, Jonathan J. Powell & Maria Ransjö | 2019
A Barel, M Calomme, A Timchenko, K De Paepe, N Demeester, V Rogiers, P Clarys, D Vanden Berghe | 2005
Célia Luiza Petersen Vitello Kalil , Valéria Campos , Stela Cignachi , Juliana Favaro Izidoro , Clarissa Prieto Herman Reinehr , Christine Chaves | 2018
D M Reffitt , N Ogston, R Jugdaohsingh, H F J Cheung, B A J Evans, R P H Thompson, J J Powell, G N Hampson | 2003
E M Carlisle | 1988
Lidiane Advincula de Araújo, Flavia Addor, and Patrícia Maria Berardo Gonçalves Maia Campos
 | 2016