Horsetail

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Herb rich in silica, used for hair, nails and bones

We rank Horsetail by price per gram of active ingredient - not by pack size - so a bigger tub with a worse price per dose can't outrank a smaller one that's actually cheaper.

What it is

Horsetail is a plant-based herb that contains high levels of silica. Silica is a natural mineral that acts as a building block for various tissues in the human body.

Why it's used

It is primarily taken to support the strength and growth of hair, nails, and bones. This is because the silica found in the plant helps the body maintain these structural components.

How it's made

The plant is harvested and dried to remove moisture. Once dried, it is ground into a fine powder which can be sold as is or packed into capsules for easier consumption.

What it typically costs

This ingredient is generally mid-range in price. This is because while the plant is relatively easy to grow, the process of harvesting and drying it to a high standard requires consistent quality control.

Dosage by purpose

PurposeTypical studied doseEvidence
general useup to 6 grams dailyestablished
hair and nail health10 mg per day of choline-stabilized orthosilicic acidemerging
  1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK583202 (PubMed)
  2. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11963106 (PubMed)
  3. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12452663 (PubMed)
  4. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10141616 (PubMed)

How Suppio ranks

Suppio matches identical products across UK retailers by barcode, then ranks by price per active dose rather than sticker price. Value rankings only ever include listings Suppio has independently verified against the live retailer page - unverified data is shown on each product’s own page but excluded from ranking.

Prices across our retailer network are refreshed at least daily.

FAQ

What is Horsetail?

Herb rich in silica, used for hair, nails and bones

How does Suppio calculate the best-value Horsetail?

We rank Horsetail by price per gram of active ingredient - not by pack size - so a bigger tub with a worse price per dose can't outrank a smaller one that's actually cheaper.

Are these prices verified?

Suppio matches identical products across UK retailers by barcode, then ranks by price per active dose rather than sticker price. Value rankings only ever include listings Suppio has independently verified against the live retailer page - unverified data is shown on each product’s own page but excluded from ranking.

How often are Horsetail prices updated?

Prices across our retailer network are refreshed at least daily.

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