Silicon is an extremely important mineral for collagen production. Specifically, silicon regulates fibroblast activity and hydroxylation enzymes to help ensure healthy skin, hair, and nails. Research has confirmed its clinical utility in these areas, with various improvements found in skin elasticity, nail brittleness, and hair quality. Additionally, silicon has also been shown to increase the collagen content of bones and improve bone mineral density.
The problem is that most forms of silicon are poorly bioavailable because they are insoluble. Natural sources of silicon are large and clump together to form polymers. Additional forms that are synthesized to be smaller molecules tend to be unstable. In both cases, silicon becomes difficult for the body to absorb.
The solution to this problem is the silicon in LIVING SILICA. LIVING SILICA is completely stable with no potential for polymerization. Its small methyl group maintains the stability of molecular bonds and keeps the molecular charge neutral. This makes LIVING SILICA the most bioavailable organosilicon molecule capable of significantly increasing silicon levels in the body. Comparative studies have shown that LIVING SILICA is 3.5 times better absorbed than choline-stabilized orthosilicic acid (ch-OSA) and 21 times better absorbed than horsetail, bamboo, and colloidal silicon sources.
Vitamin B7, more commonly known as biotin, is also an essential component of hair, skin, and nails. Research has shown that supplementing with biotin for 6 months can improve nail thickness in women with brittle and split nails. MMST Silicon conveniently combines 10 mg of elemental silicon from LIVING SILICA sourced from quartz and 2.5 mg of biotin per capsule. MMST Silicon is a simple yet effective formula to support collagen production.