Bamboo silica skin#

Together with vitamins K and D, silica supports the storage of calcium in the bones. Further consequences of brittle blood vessels can be micro-ruptures in the endothelium, which can lead to chronic inflammation, arteriosclerosis and vascular occlusion. A lack of the trace element can lead to hardening of blood vessels and thus impair blood flow and with it the supply of nutrients and oxygen to the body. On the one hand, blood vessels have to be strong enough to withstand blood pressure, on the other hand they have to be elastic for the pulsating blood flow. Thanks to its strong ability to bind water, silica contributes to maintaining a water balance in the connective tissue cells.

Bamboo silica skin#

In addition to skin aging/wrinkle formation, brittle fingernails, dull hair, orange peel skin (cellulite), back problems, herniated discs as well as chronic degenerative joint problems (arthritis) can also be signs of silica deficiency. Without silicic acid, the connective tissue loses its strength and elasticity, the skin slacks (connective tissue weakness), joint cartilage wears out and intervertebral discs lose their elasticity. A healthy, strong connective tissue is the prerequisite for firm skin, strong hair and strong fingernails. The connective tissue of the skin, cartilage, tendons and intervertebral discs retains its elastic stability thanks to the structural properties of silica (also called silicic acid, a compound of silicon, oxygen, and hydrogen).