Silicon dietary trace element information page

Silicon is not present in the body in large amounts, yet is found in virtually every type of tissue in the body.

Silicon is also called silica and is a natural substance while silicone is a man-made industrial polymer used in breast enlargement operations.

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• Silicon is required for
• Deficiency of silicon
• Dosage
• Toxicity and symptoms of high intake
• Best used with
• Food sources
• Silicon is found in the following Zest for Life products

Silicon is required for

Silicon is used to keep bones, cartilage, tendons and artery walls healthy and may be beneficial in the treatment of allergies, heartburn and gum disease, as well as assisting the immune system.

It is also required by the nails, hair and skin to stay in good condition and is useful in counteracting the effects of aluminum.

Silicon levels drop as we age, and it might therefore be beneficial as an anti-aging component in our diets.

Deficiency of silicon

Although it can yet not be known for sure, it is thought that a deficiency may result in problems with teeth and bones as well as hardening of the arteries.

Dosage

The dosage is the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA), but be aware that this dosage is the minimum that you require per day, to ward off serious deficiency of this particular nutrient. In the therapeutic use of this nutrient, the dosage is usually increased considerably, but the toxicity level must be kept in mind.

In the case of microelements, such as trace elements, the amounts are very small, yet they are still important.

Toxicity and symptoms of high intake

Unknown.

Best used with

Boron, calcium, magnesium, manganese and potassium are indicated as the best nutritional partners for this mineral.

Food sources

Silicon is present in onions, wheat, oats, millet, barley, rice, beetroot, alfalfa as well as leafy green vegetables and whole grains.

Silicon is found in the following Zest for Life products

• None.

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