Other
Silicon
Silicon is a dietary element whose biological role is still incompletely understood. It is found in grains, vegetables, beer and drinking water.
Are all silicon products equivalent?
German guidance lists several permitted forms, including silicon dioxide and choline-stabilized orthosilicic acid. Evidence from one form should not be treated as proof for every Kieselerde product. 1 2
Sources
- Schöne Haare durch Kieselerde? Verbraucherzentrale, 2026
- Effect of oral intake of choline-stabilized orthosilicic acid on skin, nails and hair in women with photodamaged skin Archives of Dermatological Research, 2005