LIVING SILICA® Capsules – organic silicon in vegetable capsules, 60 capsules

LIVING SILICA® Capsules are a practical dietary supplement with 22.5 mg silicon per recommended daily dose of 2 capsules. The product has been developed for adults who want silicon in a simple, tasteless and travel-friendly capsule form rather than a liquid product.

The capsules contain silicon from silicic acid and are based on Silicon Laboratories' many years of work with various forms of organic and bioavailable silicon. The manufacturer describes the product as a stabilized Malto-OSA formula, developed for good stability and absorption in the body.

One package contains 60 vegetable capsules, correspondingly 30 daily doses with recommended use.

The product is vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free and GMO-free. It also does not contain preservatives, added color or artificial sweeteners.

In short

• 22.5 mg silicon per recommended daily dose
• 77.14 mg silicic acid per 2 capsules
• 2 capsules daily
• 60 vegetable capsules
• 30 daily doses
• Practical alternative to liquid silicon
• Flavorless capsule form
• Suitable for home, work and travelling
• Vegan
• Gluten free
• Lactose-free
• Without GMOs
• Without preservatives
• Without added colour
• Without artificial sweeteners
• Not tested on animals
• Produced in the EU

What are LIVING SILICA® Capsules?

LIVING SILICA® Capsules are a silicon supplement from Silicium Laboratories developed for people who want one compact and simple silicon formula in capsules.

The product provides the same basic nutrient - silicon - as the manufacturer's liquid products, but in a format that is easier to transport and easier to use when you do not want to measure liquid.

Two capsules provide a total 22.5 mg silicon from 77.14 mg silicic acid.

What is Malto-OSA?

On the current product page, Silicon Laboratories describes the silicon form as Malto-OSA, defined as silicic acid stabilized with maltodextrin. The manufacturer also states high bioavailability and a documented uptake of 64%.

OSA is the abbreviation for orthosilicic acid, or orthosilicic acid.

Stabilization is relevant because silicon compounds can appear in different chemical forms, and molecular structure and stability affect how a silicon source behaves in a dietary supplement.

The manufacturer places great emphasis on differences in molecular form, stability and bioavailability between different silicon products.

22.5 mg silicon per daily dose

The recommended daily dose is 2 capsules.

This dose provides:

Silicon: 22.5 mg

Silicic acid: 77.14 mg

Reference intake, RI, has not been established for silicon.

LIVING SILICA® Capsules thus contain a relatively concentrated amount of declared silicon in a small and practical format.

Why choose LIVING SILICA® Capsules?

• High declared amount of silicon per daily dose
• Only 2 capsules daily
• No liquid or measuring cup
• Easy to take with you when traveling
• Tasteless
• Vegetable capsules
• 30 daily doses per package
• Developed by Silicon Laboratories
• Based on stabilized silicic acid
• Suitable for people who do not want liquid supplements

A practical alternative to liquid silicon

One of the clearest advantages of LIVING SILICA® Capsules is the format.

Silicium Laboratories offers several liquid silicon products in bottles of up to 1000 ml. These may be suitable for daily use at home, but are less practical when travelling.

LIVING SILICA® Capsules solve this by providing silicon in a small, light and portioned form.

The capsules:

• Does not require a measuring cup
• Takes up little space
• Are easy to carry in hand luggage
• Does not require dosage in milliliters
• Has no characteristic taste from a liquid solution

The manufacturer himself describes the product as a practical and tasteless alternative to liquid silicon.

Silicon as part of a daily beauty and wellness routine

Silicon is a trace element that occurs naturally in the body and in various foods.

Silicium Laboratories places LIVING SILICA® Capsules particularly within the areas skin, hair, nails, joints, mobility and beauty from within. The manufacturer also mentions silicon in connection with collagen and connective tissue.

For Norwegian and European product information, however, it is important to distinguish between international marketing and approved health claims.

The product is therefore primarily presented as a silicon supplement, without promising treatment, prevention or concrete medical results.

Who are LIVING SILICA® Capsules suitable for?

LIVING SILICA® Capsules may be suitable for adults who:

• Want a daily silicon supplement
• Prefer capsules to liquid supplements
• Want a concentrated amount of silicon in a small format
• Travels a lot
• Want a tasteless product
• Is concerned with beauty from within
• Focuses on skin, hair and nails as part of a holistic lifestyle
• Have an active everyday life
• Want a vegan food supplement
• Want a gluten-free and lactose-free product
• Want a product without GMOs
• Want a product without preservatives and artificial sweeteners

Recommended use

Take 2 capsules daily.

The manufacturer recommends that the capsules be taken in the morning on an empty stomach or before a meal.

The capsules are swallowed with water.

The recommended daily dose must not be exceeded.

Content per recommended daily dose

Recommended daily dose: 2 capsules

Silicon: 22.5 mg

Silicic acid: 77.14 mg

Reference intakes have not been established for silicon.

Ingredients

Gum acacia, silicic acid.

Vegetable capsule.

The manufacturer's current online ingredient declaration lists gum acacia and silicic acid as the main ingredients.

Acacia gum

Acacia gum, also known as gum arabic, is a plant-based raw material that is used in foods and dietary supplements.

The ingredient contributes to the product's dry capsule-based formulation.

The silicon form and the manufacturer's documentation

Silicium Laboratories states that the product has been developed through more than 20 years of research on silicon and refers to collaboration with research environments such as EURECAT, the Technology Center for Nutrition and Health and the University of Barcelona.

The manufacturer states 64% absorption for the silicon formula and describes this as more bioavailable than several other silicon sources.

This number should be understood as documentation relating to the manufacturer's formulation and cannot be used as a guarantee of identical absorption in all persons.

Important about OSA and MMST

The manufacturer's current product page contains a technical inconsistency.

In the section with product properties, LIVING SILICA® Capsules are described as a product with Malto-OSA – silicic acid stabilized with maltodextrin. The ingredient list also states gum acacia and silicic acid.

In the study section, the formula is also described as based on monomethylsilanetriol, MMST.

Since the specific ingredient and nutrition declaration applies to the product itself, LIVING SILICA® Capsules are presented here as a silicic acid/OSA-based product.

The physical label must always be the final reference if the manufacturer changes the formulation.

What is the difference between LIVING SILICA® Capsules and Silicium G7 Original?

The products add silicon, but have different formats and formulations.

LIVING SILICA® Capsules

Capsules.

2 capsules daily.

22.5 mg silicon per recommended daily dose.

77.14 mg silicic acid per daily dose.

60 capsules.

30 daily doses.

Practical when travelling.

The manufacturer describes the product as Malto-OSA.

Silicon G7 Original

Liquid solution.

30 ml daily.

5 mg silicon per recommended daily dose.

Silicon in MMST form.

1000 ml bottle.

Approximately 33 daily doses.

Briefly explained

LIVING SILICA® Capsules are the most compact and travel-friendly option.

Silicium G7 Original is the manufacturer's classic liquid MMST product.

What is the difference between LIVING SILICA® Capsules and LIVING SILICA® Collagen Booster?

LIVING SILICA® Capsules

Capsules.

22.5 mg declared silicon per daily dose.

2 capsules daily.

60 capsules.

30 daily doses.

Compact format.

LIVING SILICA® Collagen Booster

Liquid solution.

1000 ml bottle.

Combines OSA and MMST according to the manufacturer's current product information.

Developed with a particular focus on beauty and collagen-related routines.

Capsules or liquid silicon - which should you choose?

The choice is primarily about the desired product form.

Capsules can be a good choice if you want:

• Fixed portioning
• Small format
• No taste
• Easy transport
• High declared amount of silicon
• A product that is easy to use when travelling

Liquid silicon can be a good choice if you want:

• Liquid dosage
• Option to adjust the amount in milliliters
• A traditional liquid G7 formula
• No capsules

The manufacturer himself comments in customer reviews that liquid products can have advantages related to absorption, while the capsules primarily provide better practicality during travel.

Does the product contain collagen?

No.

LIVING SILICA® Capsules do not contain collagen or collagen peptides.

The product is a silicon supplement.

The manufacturer's use of terms related to collagen refers to silicon's place in research on connective tissue and not to the fact that the capsules supply collagen directly.

Vegan

LIVING SILICA® Capsules are stated as vegan.

The capsules are vegetable, and the product has been developed without animal ingredients according to the manufacturer's product information.

Gluten-free and lactose-free

The product is stated as:

Gluten-free.

Lactose-free.

Without GMOs.

This makes it suitable for many people who want to avoid these ingredients as part of their diet.

Without unnecessary additives

The manufacturer states the product as:

Without preservatives.

Without added colour.

Without artificial sweeteners.

Not tested on animals.

Storage

Store cool and dry.

Protect from direct light.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Product data

Product name: LIVING SILICA® Capsules

Brand: LIVING SILICA®

Product category: Dietary supplements

Product type: Silicon supplement in capsules

Silicon source: Silicic acid / stabilized OSA form according to the current product declaration

Manufacturer's designation: Malto-OSA

Silicon per daily dose: 22.5 mg

Silicic acid per daily dose: 77.14 mg

Recommended daily dose: 2 capsules

Number of capsules: 60

Number of daily doses: 30

Capsule type: Vegetable

Taste: Tasteless

Vegan: Yes

Gluten-free: Yes

Lactose-free: Yes

GMO: No

Preservatives: No

Added colour: No

Artificial sweeteners: No

Tested on animals: No

Production: EU

Manufacturer: Silicium Laboratories / Silicium España Laboratorios, S.L.

Distributor: Uno Vita AS, Moss, Norway

Frequently asked questions

What are LIVING SILICA® Capsules?

LIVING SILICA® Capsules are a dietary supplement with silicon in vegetable capsules. Two capsules provide 22.5 mg of silicon.

How much silicon does the product contain?

The recommended daily dose of 2 capsules contains 22.5 mg of silicon from 77.14 mg of silicic acid.

How many capsules should be taken daily?

2 capsules daily.

When should the capsules be taken?

The manufacturer recommends them in the morning on an empty stomach or before a meal.

How many capsules are in the box?

60 vegetable capsules.

How long does one box last?

30 days with recommended use of 2 capsules daily.

What is Malto-OSA?

Malto-OSA is the manufacturer's designation for a stabilized silicic acid/OSA-based silicon form developed for use in dietary supplements.

What does OSA mean?

OSA stands for orthosilicic acid, or orthosilicic acid.

Do the capsules contain collagen?

No.

Are the capsules vegan?

Yes.

Is the product gluten-free?

Yes.

Is the product lactose-free?

Yes.

Does the product contain GMOs?

No.

Is the product without preservatives?

Yes.

Do the capsules have a taste?

The capsules are described by the manufacturer as a tasteless alternative.

Is the product practical when travelling?

Yes. The capsule form is significantly easier to transport than the manufacturer's large liquid bottles.

What does the manufacturer state about absorption?

Silicon Laboratories states an absorption of 64% for the formulation.

This is a manufacturer-specific documentation number and not a guarantee for individual recording.

How long does the manufacturer recommend regular use?

The manufacturer mentions continuous use and shows in its general FAQ approximately 90 days as a period during which structural processes can be assessed over time.

This is not a guarantee of results.

Can the product be taken together with medicines?

As a precautionary principle, the manufacturer recommends approximately one hour's distance from conventional medicines.

In the case of regular medication use, a doctor or other qualified healthcare professional should be contacted.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult a doctor or other qualified healthcare professional before use.

Reservation

For adults only.

The recommended daily dose must not be exceeded.

Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult with a qualified healthcare professional before use.

People who use medicines or are under medical treatment should consult a doctor or other qualified healthcare professional before use.

Disclaimer

The information is intended as general product and nutritional information and should not be taken as medical advice, diagnosis, treatment or prevention of disease.

Dietary supplements are not medicines and should not be used as a substitute for medical treatment, a varied and balanced diet or a healthy lifestyle.