Silicon
General Info
Absorption
Dietary silicon is absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract in humans.
Dietary Origins
The best food sources of silicon are bran, brown rice, and white rice. Dietary silicon is also available in other unrefined grain products and high fiber vegetables. Beer contains a high concentration of easily absorbable silicon.
Overview
Toxicities & Precautions
General
Silicon is considered safe and non-toxic.
Functions in the Body
Atherosclerosis
Silicon may be associated with a decreased risk in the development of plaque buildup on the inner lining of arterial walls, also known as atherosclerosis.
Bones and Teeth
Silicon helps in building the organic matrix for the proper mineralization of bones and teeth.
Collagen
A component of connective tissues in collagen, which provides strength, rigidity, and flexibility to bones, teeth, tendons, ligaments, cell walls and membranes, nails, and skin. Also may stimulate the production of collagen.