What is silica?Silicon, the second most abundant element after oxygen on earth, is also responsible for strong bones and hair luxurious. It is a necessary element that the body needs to strengthen bones, maintain youthful skin, and help grow stronger hair and nails. Silica should not be confused with silicone, which is a form of silicon used in the production of glass products, fiber optics, lubricants and breast implants. Silicone contains a different chemical bond than silicon and has no nutritional value for the human body. Silica comes in many forms, ranging from liquid to gas, but dietary silica, or orthosilicic acid, is the form used by the human body. Just as silicone is often used as a lubricant in various industries, the body uses silica as a lubricant. a lubricant for connective tissue, or collagen, and arteries. Silica helps the body maintain flexibility by lubricating the joints. Without silica, arteries would become less flexible and collagen levels would be depleted, leading to wrinkles, hair loss and brittle nails. In addition to providing help with arthritis, it is also necessary for maintaining circulation and lung health by keeping arteries flexible and helping to repair damaged lung tissue. Silica is a synergistic mineral, meaning it requires the presence of other minerals to feel its full power. In order to take full advantage of silica for strong bones, it must be added to calcium and vitamin D. Silica enhances the effects of these two minerals and reduces the severity of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Although silica is abundant in the earth's crust, it is considered a trace element and there are very few foods that......middle of paper...ethical properties. The silica contained in herbs is a natural diuretic, which explains this particular effect of these herbs. Other herbs are: chickweed, horsetail and marjoram. If you sweeten your tea with honey, you will also get silica from it. The body's needs for silica increase as it ages, as the aging process depletes silica levels. This is one of the causes of wrinkles, and some doctors believe this reduction is also responsible for hardening of the arteries and even an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease. Silica not only keeps the body flexible, but it also protects it from aluminum, a heavy metal found in deodorants and other products. If you follow a healthy diet containing foods rich in silica, you will enjoy a healthier, more flexible life, as well as silky hair and smooth, wrinkle-free skin...