Bamboo silica for hair and nails (plus other benefits)

What is silica?

Silica is a mineral crucial to produce collagen, keratin and other proteins. It has many health benefits, especially for hair and nails (both made mainly of keratin).

It is naturally present in our body, but with age many people begin to lack silica: the digestive system becomes less effective at absorbing silica. Additionally, a diet full of processed foods has lower levels of silica.

Silica can also be found in plants: a specific type of female bamboo that can be found in India contains the highest percentage of silica (around 70%). That’s why the silica in our supplements comes from bamboo. Bamboo has many other benefits (it is used as an ingredient in chinese medicine) and it grows incredibly quickly. Silica is extracted from bamboo leaves. It can also be absorbed from bamboo tea, but supplements are always the best choice as they are quick and easy to take (if you’re in a hurry, you can take them on the go!).

Generally, bamboo silica is great to naturally boost your beauty, and not only that. Let’s take a look at the many benefits this supplement has to offer.

Benefits of bamboo silica supplements: hair and nails

Bamboo silica supplements are not the most popular, but they are great for both hair and nails. Hair are made of keratin for a good 65-95%, and nails are made of multiple keratin layers. A silica supplement can be taken to boost keratin production: if you have brittle nails or thin and short hair, this type of supplement may help to strengthen them.

Other benefits: skin and joints

Bamboo silica boosts collagen production as well. This makes it great for skin as well, as it has anti aging and anti wrinkles properties. It also helps to keep connective tissues young and healthy. People who may benefit from bamboo silica supplements are those with arthritis: taking this supplement may help easing arthritis symptoms.

Silica is also beneficial for:
• immunity: it fortifies our immune system
• kidneys: it purifies them, along with other organs in the urinary system

You are not sure if bamboo silica is the right solution for you? You can book a screening with us: we will check if it is ideal for your situation. We may advise to take it along with other vitamins. Also, not everyone can take a bamboo silica supplement: pregnant women and people with kidney disease must avoid it.