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Silicon

Silicon is a dietary element whose biological role is still incompletely understood. It is found in grains, vegetables, beer and drinking water.

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What quality concerns matter?

Verbraucherzentrale reports concerning lead levels in some products. It cites form-specific BfR maximum-amount recommendations, including 10 mg silicon daily from choline-stabilized orthosilicic acid; these are safety proposals, not evidence of benefit. 1

For information, not individual medical advice. Ingredient studies do not establish the effectiveness of these products.

Sources

  1. Schöne Haare durch Kieselerde? Verbraucherzentrale, 2026