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Silicon is a very abundant element in nature, present in food in the form of silica and orthosilicic acid. Whole grains, certain waters and plants such as bamboo, horsetail and nettle are its main sources.

Discover its different forms, its sources, the difference with the silicon dioxide used as an additive and our selection of food supplements.

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Active ingredients guide

Silicon: sources, forms and food supplements

Silicon (symbol Si) is, after oxygen, the most abundant element in the Earth’s crust. In nature, it does not exist in pure form: it is mainly found as silica (silicon dioxide), the constituent of sand and quartz, and as silicates.

In food, it is present in small amounts in plants and in water. Some plants accumulate a great deal of it, such as bamboo, horsetail and nettle: these are the sources most used in food supplements.

A very abundant element

The second element of the Earth’s crust, after oxygen.

Silica and silicon

Silica is a compound of silicon and oxygen.

Plant-based

Bamboo, horsetail and nettle are the best-known plant sources.

Forms

Which forms of silicon are used in supplements?

On labels, silicon appears under several names, which do not mean the same thing:

Plant extracts

Bamboo, horsetail or nettle, often standardised for silica or silicon.

Orthosilicic acid

The soluble form of silicon, the one found in water.

Silicon dioxide

An anti-caking additive (E551), used in manufacturing.

Sources

Where is silicon found in the diet?

Whole grains, especially oats and barley, are among the best sources, as silicon is concentrated in the husk of the grains. It is also found in some vegetables, in beer, which is made from barley, and in water, whose content varies with its origin: the label of some mineral waters states it under the name silica.

As for plants, field horsetail (Equisetum arvense) is traditionally used as an infusion. Bamboo produces a silica-rich exudate, and nettle (Urtica dioica) is also consumed as an infusion or in soup.

What research says

Silicon: where does the science stand?

Researchers are interested in how silicon is absorbed depending on its form: soluble orthosilicic acid is the most studied form. They are also studying its presence in the body’s tissues.

To date, no health claim relating to silicon is authorised in the European Union. This research therefore does not allow any particular effect to be attributed to silicon or to a food supplement containing it.

Buying guide

How to choose a silicon food supplement?

The source

Bamboo, horsetail, nettle or orthosilicic acid: the source is stated in the composition.

The content

Look for the amount of silicon per dose, not just the amount of extract.

The role of silica

When listed as an anti-caking agent, it is used in manufacturing and is not the active ingredient.

Combinations

Silicon is often combined with minerals such as calcium, magnesium or zinc.

Our selection

Our supplements with silicon

Here are four formulas that provide plant-derived silicon. Find all our products containing silicon in the list above.

Formule Alcalinisante Pur — 200 g

Potassium, calcium and magnesium citrates and lactates, with a bamboo extract: 23 mg of silicon per scoop.

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Calcium Marin — 30 tablets

Algae calcium combined with organic bamboo and nettle extracts and vitamins D3 and K2.

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Capillaire Forte — 90 vegetable capsules

72.7 mg of bamboo exudate per 3 capsules, with L-cystine, millet, zinc and B vitamins.

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Perméa-Mix — 180 g

An L-glutamine-based powder that provides 30 mg of bamboo-derived silicon per serving.

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Frequently asked questions

Silicon FAQ

Are silica and silicon the same thing?

No. Silicon is the chemical element; silica, or silicon dioxide, is a compound of silicon and oxygen. Plant extracts are often standardised for silica.

Why is silicon dioxide found in many supplements?

It is an anti-caking additive (E551): it stops powders from clumping during manufacturing. It should not be confused with silicon provided as an ingredient, for example by bamboo.

Are there supplements combining silicon, calcium and vitamin D?

Yes. Calcium Marin brings together algae calcium, vitamin D3, vitamin K2 and bamboo and nettle extracts.

Where can I buy a silicon food supplement?

In pharmacies, organic shops or online. At NATURAMedicatrix, silicon is available in formulas based on bamboo, nettle or horsetail. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, ask your doctor for advice.

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Silicon: sources, forms and food supplements

Which forms of silicon are used in supplements?

Plant extracts

Orthosilicic acid

Silicon dioxide

Where is silicon found in the diet?

Silicon: where does the science stand?

How to choose a silicon food supplement?

The source

The content

The role of silica

Combinations

Our supplements with silicon

Formule Alcalinisante Pur — 200 g

Calcium Marin — 30 tablets

Capillaire Forte — 90 vegetable capsules

Perméa-Mix — 180 g

Silicon FAQ

Are silica and silicon the same thing?

Why is silicon dioxide found in many supplements?

Are there supplements combining silicon, calcium and vitamin D?

Where can I buy a silicon food supplement?

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