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Trace mineral supporting collagen synthesis, hair, skin, and nail strength
We rank Silica 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.
Silica is a trace mineral, which is a mineral the body only needs in very small amounts. It plays a key role in supporting collagen synthesis, the process where the body creates collagen to keep tissues strong and flexible.
It is primarily used to improve the strength and appearance of hair, skin, and nails. By supporting the structure of connective tissues, it helps maintain the integrity of these areas.
Commercial silica supplements are typically produced by extracting the mineral from natural sources like bamboo or horsetail plants. These raw materials are processed into a concentrated powder, which is then put into capsules or mixed into liquid supplements.
This ingredient is generally mid-range in price. This is because the cost of sourcing high-quality plant extracts and the processing required to isolate the mineral is more involved than for basic minerals, but it remains more affordable than rare or highly synthetic compounds.
| Purpose | Typical studied dose | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| hair and skin health | 10 mg of Si two times a day (as part of a blend) or 10 mg of ch-OSA daily | emerging |
| bone health | around 25 mg silicon per day | limited |
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Trace mineral supporting collagen synthesis, hair, skin, and nail strength
We rank Silica 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.
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.