The Importance Of Silica


DOES YOUR BODY NEED MORE SILICA?



Silica



CELLFOOD Silica Benefits

With age, the levels of Silica decline in the body. In our youth, our tissues absorb and maintain high levels of silica and simultaneously our bodies remain flexible, resilient, and energetic with soft supple skin. When we age, our Silica levels decrease and we begin to exhibit other signs of aging such as dry skin, lack of energy and slower healing. It is believed that Silica supplementation may be a part of this solution to aging. Maintaining a regular supply of Silica to our bodies as we age should help us to maintain a more youthful state and to live our lives in minimal pain.
 
Silica works in synergy with boron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and ascorbic acid.  All of these elements support healthy bones, arteries, connective tissue, healthy hair, skin, and nails. Bone can not re-mineralize and repair itself if enough Silica is not present.

REPORTED BENEFITS WITH SILICA SUPPLEMENTATION

  • Maintain healthy joint mobility
  • Improved skin elasticity
  • Improved skin moisturization
  • Stimulation of cell formation and metabolism
  • Retards the aging process
  • Protects function and structure of connective tissue
  • Immune system enhancement
  • Increased elasticity of blood vessels
  • Re-mineralization of skeletal system

Building Block of Nature
Next to oxygen, Silicon is the most prevalent element on earth. The mineral Silicon makes up 28.9% of the earth's crust, with quartz being the most commonly occurring form. Within the human body, this naturally occurring mineral is found in the form of Silica, a natural compound made up of silicon and oxygen. All connective tissue cells in the body, the nails, the hair and the skin contain Silica. Silica plays an active role in bone formation, in giving tissues hold, firmness, and strength, and in bone re-mineralization. Silica molecules enhance the body's ability to increase water-absorption of essential proteins, acting as a binding agent. By binding existing calcium, protein and water molecules together, they help strengthen and revitalize skin, hair and nails.

Silica supplementation can increase collagen 1 (one) in growing bones by 100%. Everyone at every age will benefit from this kind of support for their bones. As our bodies age they use increased levels of silica but are not able to replenish it as quickly or as easily as when we were young. Silica supplementation becomes increasingly more critical as we get older.

Silica Helps Slow the Aging Process





 Most silica mineral supplements on the market today are in tablet form and are not as easily absorbed by the body. It's important to understand that years ago, Silica was found naturally in foods - primarily in grains. Now that most foods are processed, most of the natural Silica has been refined out. The only way to get Silica in sufficient quantity in the diet is through a nutritional supplement.

Taking Silica daily helps diminish the signs of aging. It helps reduce or eliminate dry and wrinkled skin, weakened teeth and gums, hair loss and weakened bone structure. It can also help the body repair, rebuild and correct a variety of body ailments resulting from the aging process, including cartilage and digestive weaknesses. Many professional athletes use Silica immediately following physical activities to help reduce their natural recovery period and accelerate the recovery process.


Silica
[Questions & Answers]

What exactly is silica and what is it supposed to do?

Silica is an essential mineral for health. The highest concentration of silica (silicon dioxide) is found in connective tissues, cartilage and skin, with skin and the epicuticle of the hair containing the most.

This mineral strengthens collagen and elastin fibres and contributes to tissue elasticity. As the silica level of the skin diminishes with advancing age, the tissues become increasingly inelastic and brittle.

Does silica have any other beneficial effects, other than its role as a 'beauty mineral'?

Silica is found in high concentration in the calcification sites of growing bone and healing bone fractures.

The silicon content of arteries is significantly decreased in areas with atherosclerotic plaques. Interestingly, heart disease death rates are lowest in regions of England and Finland where the silicon level of drinking water is highest.

Will it help my skin, hair and nails?

Yes, Silica may help strengthen connective tissues as well as re-build Collagen 1 levels in your body.

Can I take a Silica nutritional supplement if I am planning pregnancy, if I am pregnant or breast-feeding?

While all ingredients found in Silica are deemed safe as food supplements, which are classed as a food, we always recommend that those planning pregnancy, who are pregnant or breast-feeding consult their doctor prior to taking any nutritional supplements.

Can I take Silica with a vitamin and mineral supplement?

If you are taking other food supplements please ensure that the daily maximum safety limit for the active ingredients of the products is not exceeded.

Can I take Silica with Evening Primrose Oil or Fish Oil?

It would be perfectly acceptable to combine Silica with fish oil or Evening Primrose Oil or both. Components of these oils, referred to as omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are very important for keeping skin healthy and helping moisture to be retained by the skin.

Is it suitable to take this product on a long-term basis?

Some Silica nutritional supplements such as CELLFOOD Slica has been formulated to be suitable for long-term use.

When is the best time to take Silica?

It is best to take this mineral with a meal. The evening would be a good time to take this mineral, as the body does much of the building and repair work at night when we are asleep.

Are there any side-effects with Silica?

Silica is usually very well tolerated by the body. As with any food, there is always a possibility that individuals may have a sensitivity to one or more ingredients contained in in the silica supplement you may choose to use. We always recommend that in the event of any unusual symptoms being noted upon taking any nutritional supplement a person should discontinue using it and if necessary consult a doctor to rule out any other cause for the symptoms.

Which are good food sources of silica?

Silicon intakes are twice as high in those following a high fibre diet, compared with a low fibre diet.


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