Dosage · Supplement
Silicon: dosage and how to take it
Bioavailable orthosilicic acid daily.
- Overall grade
- Grade C
- Last revised
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The evidence in words
How much to take
Bioavailable orthosilicic acid or choline-stabilized forms; modest daily dose.
Timing & separation
There are no strict timing conflicts on record for Silicon; consistency matters more than the exact hour for most goals.
Why the dose is what it is
Silicon supports collagen and glycosaminoglycan synthesis, relevant to bone matrix, skin, hair, and nails.
Bottom line
A minor connective-tissue and bone support with limited but coherent data. A reasonable low-risk add-on.
How it is used
As the entry records it, from the studies it summarises. Not a recommendation for you — doses that suit a trial population may not suit you.
- Standard
- Bioavailable orthosilicic acid daily.
Goes with
- SiliconFull Silicon monographEvidence grade C
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