mineral
Silicon
TL;DR
Silicon is a trace mineral essential for connective tissue formation, bone mineralization, and collagen cross-linking. Orthosilicic acid is the bioavailable form.
Overview
Silicon is a trace mineral essential for connective tissue formation, bone mineralization, and collagen cross-linking. Orthosilicic acid is the bioavailable form. The Framingham Offspring Study found silicon intake was positively associated with bone mineral density, stronger than calcium in some analyses.
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Compound forms
Silicon comes in several molecular forms. Each absorbs and acts differently.
Orthosilicic acid
H₄SiO₄
Bioavailability
70%
Typical dose
10–50 mg
Silicon dioxide (colloidal silica)
SiO₂
Bioavailability
5%
Typical dose
50–200 mg
Benefits
- Bone health
- Collagen synthesis
- Hair and nail strength
- Skin elasticity
Dose guide
Common dose
5-20 mg bioavailable silicon daily (as orthosilicic acid or choline-stabilized OSA)
Typical range
5–20 mg
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