SILICON

SILICON

Silicon absorbs gases in the body, especially in the bowels and is necessary for bone and connective tissue formation, for healthy nails, skin and hair. Silicon is needed for Vitamin B assimilation and for calcium absorption in the early stages of bone formation. It is also useful for preventing cardiovascular diseases. Boron, calcium, magnesium and potassium aid in efficient utilization of silicon. Silicon is also known to counteract the effect of too much aluminum in the body and is therefore needed in larger amounts by the elderly.A deficiency of this trace mineral can exhibit impaired growth, which would probably show up in bone formations, especially in the skull.