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What is silicon good for?

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What is silicon good for?

Silicon is an essential nutrient that is important for the health of bones, skin, hair and nails, as well as many other bodily functions.

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How does a silicon deficiency become noticeable?

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How does a silicon deficiency become noticeable?

The German Nutrition Society has not specified an exact daily requirement of silicon. The intake varies according to gender.

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Can too much silicon be harmful?

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Can too much silicon be harmful?

Many people wonder if too much silicon can harm. An overdose of silicon through food is usually not possible. Even if one ingests a lot of silicon through food intake, there are no serious consequences.

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Is it possible to overdose on silicon?

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Is it possible to overdose on silicon?

Silicon can be supplemented in various ways. There are silicon capsules, silicon tablets and silicon in powder form. An overdose of silicon cannot be caused by diet. If you eat too much silicon rich foods, the excess silicon is excreted through the urinary tract.

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Silicon: use, effect, dosage, food

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Silicon: use, effect, dosage, food

Silicon is an essential trace element. It is the second most abundant element in the earth's crust after oxygen. Silicon is essential for keeping the human body healthy. The trace element gives elastic stability and strength to connective tissue, skin, cartilage and vision. A silicon deficiency can lead to nutrient deficiencies and cause side effects.

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