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Silicon is an essential element for bone strength, joint mobility, and healthy skin, hair, sweat and sebaceous glands, and nails. The human body contains approximately 7 grams of silicon in the form of orthosilicic acid residues, primarily in connective tissue.

Role of Silicon in the Body:

  • Structural Component: Silicon is part of glycosaminoglycans and their protein complexes (collagen), which form and stabilize the connective tissue framework.
  • Bone & Cartilage Formation: Silica is essential for the development of bone matrix and cartilage and for bone mineralization.
  • Osteogenesis: Silicon is the primary ion of osteogenic cells, which form young, uncalcified bone tissue.
  • Bone Maturation: As bones mature, calcium and phosphorus levels increase, while silicon content decreases.
  • Osteoporosis Protection: Silica is believed to slow down bone resorption, helping to prevent osteoporosis.
  • Do not eat for 2-3 hours before the test; drinking still water is allowed.
  • Refrain from smoking for at least 30 minutes before the test.
  • Occupational exposure to high levels of silicon compounds.
  • Suspected silicon deficiency, which may present as:
    • Brittle hair and nails.
    • Osteoporosis.
    • Bone and cartilage formation disorders.
  • Regular monitoring in individuals taking silicon-containing dietary supplements.
  • Occupational exposure to high levels of silicon compounds.
  • Impaired silica excretion by the kidneys, particularly in hemodialysis patients.
  • Excessive intake of silicon-containing dietary supplements.