Opening the Doors to Reversing & Healing Osteoporosis

Silica/Silicon prevents aluminum toxicity, assists calcium, and induces flexibility in bones

For clarity’s sake, there is a difference between Silica and Silicon. Silica has an oxygen atom attached to it, and you may find it listed as Silicon dioxide, so Silica and Silicon are sometimes used interchangeably. Among other things, Silicon helps prevent aluminum toxicity, which is a contributor to Osteoporosis.

Silica, which contains silicon dioxide, is important for the growth, maintenance, and flexibility of joints and bones. It increases flexibility in the bones by increasing collagen, the protein component of bones. It also increases the rate of healing of bone dislocations and fractures. It is necessary for the maintenance of skeletal health as it elevates the deposition of different minerals like calcium in bone tissues. ₍₄₄₎

Terry Lemerond, (Terry Talks – Strong Bones Need Silica) author and educator with over 45 years of experience in food and nutrition says, Silica prevents or improves osteoporosis or osteopenia, builds strong bones, helps prevent/repair bone fractures, boosts calcium absorption into bones by 50%, strengthens the connection between the jaws and teeth, it improves the success of dental implants, and that it builds cartilage for stronger joints. ₍₆₅₎

How much silica should you get? This is hard to say, and there is no RDI for Silica. Some good sources of Silica are Agrimony, Algae, Amla, Apples, Bananas, Bentonite Clay, Cherries, Couchgrass, Cucumbers, Green Beans, Horsetail, Nettle, Red Clover, and some less healthy foods, such as bamboo and other plants. Be sure to use only dietary Silica or Silicon dioxide, not Crystalline Silica, which is an industrial product. _{(THP) (44)(44b)}

Be aware also that many supplements have varying concentrations, depending on the brand. For example, one brand contains 40 milligrams of silica per serving, while another has only 5 milligrams. According to the journal Nutrition & Metabolism, the safer upper limit for silicon dioxide is around 700 milligrams per day. Terry Lemerond suggests that you need at least 10 to 25 mg of silica daily just to prevent a deficiency. But many credible sources say you need about 30 to 40 mg to actually build healthy bones. Mr. Lemerond adds, if you have a bone, tendon, or ligament injury, take 60 mg of organic silica daily for 2 weeks or until the injury is healed. _(65)(66)

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