Evidence brief · Supplement
Silicon for Bone-mineral density
Evidence grade C — Observational + small trials
- Overall grade
- Grade C
- Last revised
- 1
- graded outcome
- 0
- references listed
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1 at grade C — 1 graded row
What is known
Each outcome with its grade (how strong the evidence is, A to D), the size of the effect where the entry records one, and how often studies agree.
- Bone-mineral densityEvidence grade C
Observational + small trials
Smallmixed
What is uncertain
Read off the same rows as above. Nothing here is added that the entry does not itself record.
- Thin evidence: Bone-mineral density (grade C).
The evidence in words
The verdict
For bone-mineral density, Silicon earns evidence grade C (small effect, mixed consistency) — the evidence is limited or mixed. Observational + small trials
How it might work
Silicon supports collagen and glycosaminoglycan synthesis, relevant to bone matrix, skin, hair, and nails.
How to use it
Bioavailable orthosilicic acid or choline-stabilized forms; modest daily dose.
Safety & cautions
Safe at supplemental doses.
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
- SiliconRead the full Silicon monographEvidence grade C
Related reading
Entries that share this one's tags or conditions.
- Silicon for Hair/skin/nailsEvidence grade C — Collagen supportEvidence grade C
- Collagen Peptides for Joint pain / osteoarthritisEvidence grade B — Athletes and OAEvidence grade B
- Collagen Peptides for OsteoarthritisEvidence grade B — Pain/functionEvidence grade B
- Collagen Peptides for Skin elasticityEvidence grade B — Modest improvementEvidence grade B
Sources
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Last revised . A grade is this entry's reading of the evidence, not medical advice.