Nutrient Database

Silicon

mineral

Approved

General information about nutrients. No diagnosis, no medical advice. If you take medication, are pregnant or have a medical condition, talk to your doctor before taking supplements.

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Overview

Trace element, found in foods such as oats, barley and brown rice.

Interactions

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Silicon and calcium in bone matrix

Silicon is involved in collagen cross-linking and glycosaminoglycan formation in the bone matrix, into which calcium hydroxyapatite crystals are deposited.

Top 5 food sources

Oatsbarleybrown ricegreen beansbananas
Expert consensus: Moderate

Limited research. Bioavailable forms include orthosilicic acid.

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