Frequently Asked Questions About Essential Silica Formula

Why is Silica No Longer in Our Diets and Bodies?

Whole grain foods could be a good, natural source of silicon, except for three problems.

• First, the silicon from grains is insoluble and cannot be directly absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract without good digestive enzymes and gastric juices, which many people do not have. Ordinarily, silicon in food is solubilized by stomach acid into orthosilicic acid, which absorbs directly through the stomach wall and the intestine into the blood. Unfortunately, lower stomach acidity, whether due to illness or age, diminishes people's ability to metabolize silicon from food sources. Anyone over the age of 30 will have a decreased capacity to convert dietary silicates into bioavailable orthosilicic acid.
• Second,mineral deficient soils no longer have as much silicon as they used. Mono-crop farming and the application of minimal fertilizers to soils tends to ensure that orthosilicic acid is not available to the plants. Consequently these crops will have a lower silicon concentration and contribute less to the dietary silicon intake compared to crops which have been cultivated on a natural, mineral rich soil.
• Third, the refining and processing of food, which removes silicon-containing fibers, contributes to a lower dietary silicon intake. Additionally, many of the additives used in the food industry interfere with the uptake of silicon. In fact, these additives can (a) increase the gastric pH and thereby decrease the rate of hydrolysis of dietary silicates, (b) promote polymerization of orthosilicic acid and (c) chelate minerals in general which are then eliminated through the intestinal tract without absorption.
• Given all these factors, it is not surprising that silicon supplementation may be useful for staying young (a Fountain of Youth secret). Our product, Essential Silica Formula, comes in a highly assimilable format that can be added to any beverage.

What Is Better About Our Essential Silica Formula?

The chief differing benefit is that our silica formulation absorbs better than other types of silica (far better than bamboo or horsetail). It is finely ground, mined silica that is filtered from impurities and put into water solution through a highly technical process with absorbability enhancing CellFood™ Enzymes and trace minerals for increased uptake into cells and tissues.

Please Describe the Manufacturing Process

• Our silica product begins with the mining of silica quartz from a high-purity source.
• It is triple filtered to remove impurities.
• Next, is finely ground and filtered again to remove irregular shapes.
• The next step is a proprietary solubilization step, allowing it to easily absorb into the body.
• Finally, it is mixed with CellFood® to further improve assimilation.

At What Age Should You Start Taking Essential Silica Formula Complex Supplement?

You should start when you turn 30 years old. Some people should have started in their late 20s.

What are Signs of Silica Deficiency?

As we age, our silica levels steadily decline, and we begin to exhibit the traditional signs of aging - including bone, joint and cartilage deterioration; dry, distressed skin; brittle nails, thinning hair, and tooth and gum loss. Especially, hair and nails become brittle and loses their shine. Longitudinal ridges on the nails are a tell-tale sign.

Tissues That May Most Benefit From Silica

Please note Silica may be contraindicated for some people, so check with your physician. These discussions of benefits are not claims, but are observations found in limited studies and anecdotal accounts. It will take another millenia of time before we know enough about the human body to make definitive health benefit claims, and even then, uniqueness makes everyone's health needs different. We, like you, are looking for possible ways to extend youth. So, we explore and share interesting observations. Click on the tissue types below:

Resources for Further Studies about Essential Silica Formula

• Silica is Essential to Life
• Silica, More than a Beauty Supplement
• The chemistry of silica and its potential health benefits
• Silica and Bone Health
• Silica and Skin and Hair Health