Health & WellnessVitamins & NutritionSilica

Why is this mineral important?

Silica (silicon) gives strength and firmness to the body tissues (bones, cartilages, arteries, skin and connective tissues). It helps keep skin, nails and hair strong. Silica helps arteries maintain their flexibility, thus possibly preventing cardiovascular disease.

Where do I find this mineral?

Silica can be found in beetroot, cucumbers, onions, lettuce and in the hulls of wheat, oats and rice.