Silicon

Sci.Silicon Dioxide aerosil-200 hvp {silicon} chelate may contain silicon dioxide {silica} amino acid chelate silica amino acid chelate silicon silicon amino acid chelate silicon aminoate silicon hvp chelate silicon hydrolyzed vegetable protein silicon rice chelate silicon yeast Silicon yeast Silicon Dioxide

3 forms

3.5 /5 avg.

About Silicon

Silicon Dioxide is a naturally occurring mineral that is commonly used as an anti-caking agent in powdered supplements. It helps to prevent clumping and improves the flow of powdered substances, ensuring that they remain free-flowing and easy to measure. It is also utilized in various food products and cosmetics for similar purposes.

Dietary Supplement Label Database

Ingredient group data in NutriNav is aligned with the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD).

DSLD group id: 7912

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3 forms

Compare supplement forms of Silicon by absorption quality and what your body actually gets from each:

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Form	Absorption	Steps to absorb	Notes	Action
Silicon	—	—	—	View →
Silicon Dioxide CAS: 7631-86-9 Label category: synthetic	—	—	—	View →
Silicon yeast	—	—	—	View →

Type: Other

Miscellaneous ingredients including fillers, binders, preservatives, artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, and other additives found in supplements.

Absorption: Many of these ingredients are inert fillers or additives that may affect absorption of active ingredients.

Interactions: Some additives may have health concerns. Fillers may reduce absorption of other nutrients. Preservatives and artificial colors may cause adverse reactions in sensitive individuals.

Potential Benefits

Benefits associated with Silicon forms:

Anti-caking agent

Potential Side Effects

Side effects associated with Silicon forms:

None How serious: None Respiratory irritation How serious: medium