<b>Solgar Oceanic Silica</b> is one of Solgar's premium-quality minerals.<br> <br> <b>SUITABLE FOR:</b> VEGETARIAN - VEGAN - KOSHER<br> <br> <b>FREE OF:</b> Gluten, Wheat, Dairy, Soy, Yeast, Sugar, Sodium, Artificial Flavor, Sweetener, Preservatives and Color.<br> <br> Silicon (also known as silica) is essential to the creation of collagen, the main connective tissue protein in the body. Silicon is therefore an important nutrient in the formation of joint cartilage, bone tissue, ligaments, tendons, blood vessels, lung tissue, skin, hair, trachea and other tissue in the body. Essentially, silicon provides structural stability and strength to body tissues.<br> <br> The potential applications of Silica include bone health, osteoporosis, general cardiovascular health, atherosclerosis, skin ageing/wrinkles, weak, thin hair, weak, brittle nails and general joing health.<br> <br> <b>SUGGESTED USE:</b><br> As a food supplement for adults, one (1) to two (2) Vegicaps daily, preferably at mealtime, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.<br> <br> <b>Warnings:</b><br> If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have a medical condition please consult your healthcare practitioner before taking any dietary supplements. Keep out of reach of children.