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Silicon for healthy hair, nails and skin

Silicon is absolutely necessary for the formation of keratin and collagen, which are the basic constituent proteins of skin, hair and nails.

How does any deficiency of this mineral manifest itself? When our body has the difficulty in producing keratin and collagen in sufficient quantities, then we may notice our hair and nails break or fray more easily or we may notice an increase in wrinkles. The main indicator of beauty is the condition of hair, nails and skin.

So why not help ourselves as much as possible for our bodies naturally through diet? Browse through the gallery to find out how.

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Silicon for healthy hair, nails and skin
Silicon is absolutely necessary for the formation of keratin and collagen, which are the basic constituent proteins of skin, hair and nails. How does any deficiency of this mineral manifest itself? When our body has the difficulty in producing keratin and collagen in sufficient quantities, then we may notice our hair and nails break or fray more easily or we may notice an increase in wrinkles. The main indicator of beauty is the condition of hair, nails and skin. So why not help ourselves as much as possible for our bodies naturally through diet? Browse through the gallery to find out how.
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Best dietary sources of silicon
Among the best dietary sources of silicon are cereals with higher fiber content such as oats and barley.
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Spirulina
For example, silicon is found in spirulina, a food that has numerous beneficial effects on the body. Spirulina is a blue algae sold as tablets, powders, flakes or added to processed foods.
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Beans
Legumes, particularly beans, are also a good source of silicon.
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Plant sources with high silicon content
From plant sources we can find high silicon content, such as in beets, carrots, radishes, potatoes or onions.
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Bananas and dried fruits
From fruit sources we can find high silicon content, for example, in bananas and dried fruits.
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Mineral waters
Do not overlook mineral waters. Some mineral waters are characterized by high silicon content.
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Mineral or vitamin supplements
Most elements and minerals are best digested if they are found in the food we eat or in any other organic form. If we opt to use complex mineral or vitamin supplements, it is important to consume them during meals, when they can bind to the substances in the food and thus increase digestibility.
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Silicon
Silicon is an indisputable beauty element that further binds water molecules, giving hair, nails, and skin elasticity.
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