Description
Description
Solgar Oceanic Silica is derived from the natural marine plant Lithothamnium calcareum (red algae), delivering a highly bioavailable, plant-sourced form of silica — a trace mineral essential for the structural integrity of connective tissues throughout the body.
Key uses and benefits:
- Hair strength & growth — Silica is a key structural component of hair, supporting thickness, tensile strength, and resilience. Adequate silica levels are associated with reduced hair breakage and improved hair density and shine.
- Nail health — Supports the formation of strong, hard nails, helping to reduce brittleness, splitting, and slow growth associated with silica insufficiency.
- Skin elasticity & collagen support — Silica is essential for the cross-linking of collagen and elastin fibres, contributing to firm, supple skin and reducing the appearance of fine lines associated with connective tissue ageing.
- Bone & joint health — Plays a critical role in bone mineralisation and the formation of cartilage, working alongside calcium and magnesium to support skeletal strength and joint flexibility.
- Connective tissue integrity — Silica is a structural component of tendons, ligaments, and cartilage, supporting their strength, elasticity, and repair — particularly relevant for active individuals.
- Cardiovascular support — Contributes to the structural integrity of arterial walls, supporting healthy, flexible blood vessels.
- Natural oceanic source advantage — Derived from marine red algae rather than synthetic or rock-sourced silica, offering a naturally occurring, more bioavailable form alongside trace co-minerals.
Suitable for: Adults seeking hair, skin, and nail support, those focused on bone and joint health, active individuals supporting connective tissue recovery, and anyone looking for a natural, plant-sourced silica supplement.
