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Silicon and Conspiracy

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Silicon is the second most abundant element on Earth, the first being oxygen. It has a great affinity for oxygen, forming silica and silicates, which at 92% are the most common minerals. Silicon’s properties allow millions of bits of information to be processed and stored in computers. Silicon is most commonly found in the form of silica, a compound of silicon and oxygen also known as silicon dioxide (SiO2).

As of 2007, 200,000 bone fractures occur annually with a cost to the NHS of over #1bn. Many studies show positive associations between dietary Si intake and bone mineral density in the US and UK. Shouldn’t more be done to promote this health-giving mineral?

One possible role of silicon in bone health is the synthesis of collagen / stabilization and matrix mineralization. (Other bone minerals include magnesium, potassium, fluoride, as well as calcium and vitamin D. Trace elements are zinc, copper, boron and manganese, the last being cofactors for enzymes involved in the synthesis of the constituents of bone matrix.)

Dietary silicon intake is associated with higher bone mineral density, especially in males and pre-menopausal women.

Therapeutic uses:

  • Pulmonary tuberculosis
  • Atherosclerosis and the prevention of heart disease and the maintenance of flexible arteries. The formation of hard plaque in the arteries causes atherosclerosis. It further leads to the obstruction of blood flow as the scar tissue and oxidized cholesterol inhibits the circulation of blood. The recent researches on rabbits have revealed that silicon supplements decrease the formation of plaque, and subsequently reduces the risk of various cardiovascular diseases, including heart attacks and strokes.
  • Counteracts the effects of aluminium in the body
  • Important in the prevention of Alzheimer’s
  • Bone health: “diet is a major source of silicon for humans, with higher intakes obtained from diets rich in grains, cereal products, and plant-based foods than from dairy and animal products (6–,8). Asians and Indians have much higher silicon intakes than do Western populations (32, 33) as a result of their higher intakes of plant-based foods (32, 34), and it is interesting that in these communities there is a lower incidence of hip fracture than in the West (35).” (American Journal of Clinical Nutrition article). Possible role of silicon in bone health the synthesis of collagen / stabilization and matrix mineralization. (Other bone minerals include magnesium, potassium, fluoride, as well as calcium and vitamin D. Trace elements are zinc, copper, boron and manganese, the last being cofactors for enzymes involved in the synthesis of the constituents of bone matrix.)
  • Skin, nail and hair health: “The manufacture of collagen, a predominant protein found in connective tissue, relies on an adequate supply of the nonessential amino acid proline and a slightly modified form of proline called hydroxyproline. Silicon is probably required for the optimal synthesis of both proline and hyd
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