You can find silica practically everywhere you look: in the sand on the beach, the glass of your windows, and even in the cosmetics you use on a daily basis. But what happens when we ingest silica? Silica is naturally present in some foods, so is silica in supplements safe for us to consume?
Is Silica in Supplements Safe?
Silica, also known as silicon dioxide, exists naturally within the earth as one of the most common trace minerals you can find. Whether the mineral is safe for us to consume depends entirely on what form it’s in. 
Silica is most commonly found in its crystalline
form: quartz. In this state, ingesting silica can be harmful, however, when in its hydrated form – meaning that it’s been processed to become water-soluble – silica is safe to be ingested. We find this type of silica in our foods, water, and even in brands of toothpaste!
So, why do we need to take a silica supplement if it’s already in the foods we eat?
Why We Need Silica Daily
Silica is vital to collagen production in our bodies, and yet, our bodies do not produce more of it by itself – it must be ingested.
While we can find silica in foods like healthy cereals and leafy greens, silica has a very low percentage of bioavailability. This means that while we ingest silica, only a fraction of the nutrients make their way into our bloodstream and allow us to reap the health benefits of the mineral.
By adding a daily supplement like Silica Plus, you can increase the bioavailability percentage and better support collagen production.
To learn more about the elements of a good silica supplement, check out this blog.
Silica Plus from Vibrant Nutraceuticals
Silica Plus is one of our top-selling supplements at Vibrant Nutraceuticals and it’s no mystery why.
A daily dose of Silica Plus may help to provide strength and flexibility to connective tissue, joint cartilage, hair, skin, nails, and blood vessels to support a healthy heart. Silica Plus is enhanced with ionic minerals and Glucono Delta Lactone to provide for better bioavailability and greater mental alertness.
The benefits to joint and muscle health are so significant that we have included Silica Plus in our new Flex Fit Pro Bundles. The bundles include three supplements designed to work together to support your body before, during, and after physical activity.
Vibrant Nutraceuticals
Find out more about Silica Plus and our other supplements on our website. You can also learn about how Vibrant Nutraceuticals got its start here.
