Diatomaceous Earth vs Horsetail Grass Silica is essential to the
body, especially for the production of structural proteins
including collagen and elastin. Structural proteins help give
strength and elasticity to the hair, nails, bones, cartilage,
tendons, ligaments, blood vessel The body does not absorb and
utilize silica in the form of silicon dioxide. Instead, silica
reacts with water to form small amounts of orthosilicic acid
(OA), which is absorbed by both plants and animals for the
formation of tissues. Although OA is not “silica” (silicon
dioxide) in the scientific sense it is still referred to as
silica. Especially when referring to OA in plants. The presence
of acid increases the conversion of silica in to OA. In the body
the primary acid source is stomach acid. Stomach acid declines
with age though. This decreases the body’s ability to produce
and absorb OA leading to loss of tissue integrity and elasticity
frequently associated with “aging disorders”. The use of acid
blockers or antacids such as ac