{"product_id":"silica-bamboo-extract-70","title":"Silica (Bamboo Extract) 70%","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row bottom-shadow product-information\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"column product-information--description\"\u003e\n    \u003ch4 id=\"ProductDetails\" class=\"nm uppercase\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #7d7d7d !important;\" name=\"ProductDetails\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eWhat is Silica (Bamboo Extract) 70%?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Silica supplement powder is a plant-derived source of dietary silicon, extracted from the stems of bamboo, a\n      fast-growing grass that draws silica up from the soil and concentrates it in its fibrous tissue. Bamboo is\n      recognized as one of the most silica-rich plants used in supplement manufacturing, often supplying markedly higher\n      natural silica levels than other traditional botanical sources like horsetail grass.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Once consumed, dietary silicon converts into a bioavailable form the body can put to work, most notably by\n      activating the enzymes responsible for building and reinforcing the collagen fibers that give skin, joints, and\n      connective tissue their structure. Silicon also plays a supporting role in bone mineralization, working alongside\n      calcium and other minerals to help maintain a strong bone matrix. These structural roles are why silicon-rich\n      ingredients have earned a reputation as beauty and structure minerals in the supplement world.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row product-information\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"column product-information--description\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003ePotential Silica Supplement Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003ch4\u003eSupports Collagen Synthesis for Skin Elasticity\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Collagen is the structural protein that keeps skin firm, smooth, and resilient, but the body needs the right\n      activators in place to build it correctly. Dietary silicon supports the enzymatic machinery responsible for\n      assembling and cross-linking collagen fibers, helping the skin maintain its natural elasticity over time. In\n      clinical research, women who took a bioavailable silicon supplement daily for 20 weeks showed measurable\n      improvements in skin surface texture and mechanical elasticity compared to a placebo group. This makes\n      bamboo-derived silica a natural fit for supporting healthy-aging skin.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch4\u003eStrengthens Hair and Nail Structural Integrity\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Hair and nails rely on a tightly bundled protein structure that benefits from the same collagen-supportive\n      processes silicon promotes throughout the body. Clinical research measuring hair tensile strength found that women\n      with fine, brittle hair experienced meaningful improvements in strand strength and reduced breakage after\n      consistent daily silicon supplementation. Study participants also reported firmer, less brittle nails over the\n      course of the trial.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch4\u003eSupports Healthy Bone Density and Structure\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Silicon works alongside calcium, vitamin D, and other bone-building nutrients to help maintain the mineral matrix\n      that gives bone its strength. Population research analyzing dietary intake data found that higher silicon\n      consumption was positively associated with bone mineral density in men and in premenopausal women. Reviews of the\n      broader research base describe silicon as playing a meaningful supporting role in bone matrix formation.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch4\u003ePromotes Healthy Connective Tissue Structure\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Beyond skin and bone, silicon contributes to the structural integrity of connective tissue found throughout the\n      body, including the walls of blood vessels. By supporting the same collagen-building processes active in skin and\n      bone, silicon helps maintain the flexibility and strength of these deeper structural tissues. This broader\n      connective-tissue role is one reason silica supplements are often positioned as whole-body structural-support\n      nutrients rather than single-benefit ingredients.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003ePotential Silica Supplement Side Effects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Silica (Bamboo Extract) 70% is generally well tolerated by healthy adults when taken in recommended serving sizes.\n      As with many fine, mineral-rich powders, some individuals may experience mild digestive discomfort, such as\n      bloating or an upset stomach, particularly if consumed without adequate fluid intake.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Individuals with a history of kidney stones or existing kidney conditions should consult a physician before taking\n      silica supplements, since silicon is processed and excreted through the kidneys. As with any supplement,\n      individuals who are pregnant, nursing, managing chronic health conditions, or taking prescription medications\n      should consult a qualified healthcare provider before use.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row product-information\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"column product-information--description\"\u003e\n    \u003ch4\u003eReferences\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s00403-005-0629-x\"\u003ehttps:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s00403-005-0629-x\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s00403-007-0796-z\"\u003ehttps:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s00403-007-0796-z\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S875632820200950X\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S875632820200950X\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/jbmr\/article-abstract\/19\/2\/297\/7592750\"\u003ehttps:\/\/academic.oup.com\/jbmr\/article-abstract\/19\/2\/297\/7592750\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1155\/2013\/316783\"\u003ehttps:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1155\/2013\/316783\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cambridge.org\/core\/journals\/british-journal-of-nutrition\/article\/comparative-absorption-of-silicon-from-different-foods-and-food-supplements\/A51B61472557B3986786CE26AC621237\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cambridge.org\/core\/journals\/british-journal-of-nutrition\/article\/comparative-absorption-of-silicon-from-different-foods-and-food-supplements\/A51B61472557B3986786CE26AC621237\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S1279770723014562\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S1279770723014562\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17435951\"\u003ehttps:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17435951\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2076-3417\/10\/18\/6255\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2076-3417\/10\/18\/6255\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c!-- end product-information--description --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"PureBulk, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Bags \/ 100 grams","offer_id":46887950549189,"sku":"14245","price":8.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bags \/ 250 grams","offer_id":46887950581957,"sku":"14246","price":17.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bags \/ 1 kilogram","offer_id":46887950614725,"sku":"14247","price":57.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0012\/6379\/6273\/files\/Silicaproductimage.avif?v=1788970350","url":"https:\/\/purebulk.com\/products\/silica-bamboo-extract-70","provider":"PureBulk, Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}