Silicon
is necessary for bone and connective tissue (collagen) formation,
for healthy nails, skin, and hair, and for calcium absorption in
the early stages of bone formation. It is needed to maintain
flexible arteries, and plays a major role in preventing
cardiovascular disease. Silicon counteracts the effects of
aluminum on the body and is important in the prevention of
Alzheimer's disease and osteoporosis. Silicon levels decrease with
aging and, therefore, are needed in larger amounts by the elderly.
Boron, calcium, magnesium, manganese, and potassium aid in
efficient utilization of silicon. Food Sources: Beets, brown rice,
mother's milk, bell peppers, soybeans, leafy green vegetables, and
whole grains. Apples, grapes, stawberries, asparagus, celery,
parsnip. Herbal Sources: Alfalfa, blue cohosh, burdock, horsetail,
kelp, nettle Supplementation: Can be found in multivitamin/mineral
preparations, or multimineral supplements.
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