The short answer is No. Independent studies indicate oral consumption of foods only have a 2-3% absorption rate by adults. Absorption is much higher in earlier (teen, pre-teen) years.

Much of our foods are demineralized in general and silica seems to be specifically lacking.

The short answer is No. The same UK study mentioned above indicates horsetail extract only has a 4-5% absorption rate. In fact, a number of studies have shown how excessive consumption of horsetail extract is toxic to the body and places a tremendous strain on the liver, kidneys, and urinary tract. Horsetail extract should never be taken with someone who has blood clotting issues or medication for same or is on heart medication.

This is not an exhaustive list but studies have shown the following benefits for silica:

• An enabler of calcium mineralization which then leads to improving a condition of excessive calcium as in bone spurs or calcium deficiency as in osteoporosis or weak finger/toe nails.
• An enabler in bone composition leading to increased flexibility of the bone. This is a derivative of the calcium absorption referenced above.
• A factor in increased nervous system signaling/firing of impulses.
• A major constituent in the heart, arteries, lungs in terms of maintaining healthy connective tissue and organs.
• A principle contributor the synthesis of collagen and elastin. Leads to skin growth and elasticity.
• A factor in the chain of development of cartilage.
• A binder with heavy metals as in aluminum to extract same from the body.
• A decisive component of healthy and strong hair in the form of increasing hair shaft follicle thickness.

It depends on your age, health and reason for use. The most immediate effect is if used topically on a wound or damaged skin or even if tending to wrinkles/expression lines, etc. We have a gel specifically for this as it was formulated for oral use. Otherwise, the degree to which one feels a benefit from oral use is dependent on their age and health. A healthy and active person should consider the use as proactive measure to extend the vitality of existing functions. A person deficient in silica may notice a benefit commensurate with the degree of need their body has.

ORGONO® Living Silica™ provides the most benefit per serving of silica. Living Silica™ is made by our parent company, Silicium Laboratories, we conduct our own R&D, and have ownership of intellectual property in the form of patents, and proprietary process. We are not a mass market vitamin company. We specialize in silica related products. That is what we do. Our process involves a high degree of quality control you will not find in other silicas.

ORGONO® Living Silica™ collagen boosting formula is designed to supercharge your health and maximize your body’s functional potential, that you would not need to purchase the following if you use our silica:

• Chondroitin
• Glucosamine
• Hyaluronic Acid
• Collagen supplements
• Anti-wrinkle creams/gels
• Scar diminishment products
• Wound healing products
• Skin treatments for allergies, scratches, and itchiness.
• Hemorrhoid gels and creams.(Our silica gel is referenced here as the replacement)
• Skin hydration items as would be used to treat sunburn, dry skin and burns not requiring prescriptions.