Silicon is the single most abundant mineral compound on earth, and oxygen is the first most abundant compound on Earth. When combined with silicon,  it produces makes silica also known as quartz crystal. Our Earth contains approximately 47% of oxygen and 28% silicon. No wonder why these two elements are as important in the human body as they are abundant on earth.

The human body’s connective tissues are made of collage, elastin, mucopolysacharides or glycosaminoglycan’s. These connective tissue allow the human body to stay strong and flexible. They must maintain a certain level of silica to support the health of the connective tissues, such as cartilage, eyes, dental enamel, bone, hair and nails.

Silica has a healing potential on cartilage and can be helpful for arthritis. It’s not only helpful for our bones but it keeps blood vessel walls healthy. As we get older the concentration of silica decreases in our thymus, skin, aorta and other arterial vessel. This to some extent is reversible with oral or intravenous doses of silica.

Silica, also known as the beauty mineral has many therapeutic benefits to the body, particularly in hair loss, since silicon helps hair grow healthier, stronger, and thicker. Collagen, owning its attributes to silica, helps the connective tissues in our skin maintain its elasticity and radiant look. It protects the skin from becoming flabby and also from diseases such as osteoporosis, tuberculosis, irritation in the mucous membranes and skin disorders.

Silicon Deficiency
The main symptom of silicon deficiency is sensitiveness to cold. You always feel cold even in those hot months. These symptoms are principally apparent as anomalies in the connective tissues as well as bones. Other symptoms include:

• Ageing sing of the skin
• Hair loss
• Poor bone development
• Weak nails

Silica in food
Higher amounts of silica can be found in plants, as compared to those found in animal sources, refined or processed foods. Great source of silica in foods are: