The Multi-faceted Uses of Silica

People attribute silica to sand. Some of the lesser intelligent beings consider silica to be the produce of the Silicon Valley! I am sure that most of you might have heard about silicon based breast implants. Think about semiconductor wafers that are used in computers and mobile phones - they also contain silica. In short, silica is widely used in our day-to-day lives. As usual, we tend to ignore the benefits of silica (who has the time and energy to sit and ponder about those aspects of silica?). In the succeeding sections, I will be emphasizing on certain multifaceted uses of silica in our day-to-day lives.

Silica is often termed as the second most mineral found in the crust of the earth. We can find sand everywhere in this planet, and hence we cannot dispute the placement of this mineral at the second spot! Although research is still at its infancy, we have conclusive evidence to prove that regular consumption of silica supplements can prove to be highly effective for the human body. The same mineral can aid in the calcification process of the bones. Stronger bones will lead to a healthier skeletal system. You can start experiencing lesser fractures and pain in the joints.

Silicon is the primary mineral, but it is present in various forms in our environment. For example, we have heard a lot about quartz crystals. These crystals are nothing but silicon dioxide. Similarly, when silica is processed within the stomach, it will be converted into orthosilicic acid. There are precise differences between organic silicon and natural silicon. Only the former is fit for consumption, the latter is not. Eating sand is not going to bring about any vantages. I do realize that you are interested about the various sources of organic silicon.

Fruits, vegetables, nuts and cereals are the primary sources of organic silicon. Any vegetative plant that is fitting for consumption contains organic silicon. The naturally occurring silicon (present in the sand) is converted to organic silicon within plants. When we consume them, we get to enjoy the benefits. You will have to take note of another factor - too many processing of the food will lead to a drastic reduction in the inherent levels of silica. In simpler terms, although vegetables have a good share of organic silicon, we cannot assimilate the benefits in a proper manner, because we cook them to extreme temperatures.

If you are searching for options to beautify your hair and the nails, you must be in the grocery section (not in the cosmetic section) of your nearest supermarket! Organic silicon will facilitate in the proper growth of the skin. The scalp will be supplemented with additional nutrients. These nutrients will help in imparting an additional glow to the hair. Similarly, the hair growth will be augmented. Usually people attribute various kinds of side effects to the excess consumption of these minerals. The reality is something else. No marked side effects have been noted in the lab tests (as well as on the real world tests).

Hope this article enlightens you with various uses of silica and quartz crystal.