All plants contain silica, some more than others: horsetail and bamboo are the most well-known for their high silica content.

Bamboo is the richest known source of natural silica, containing over 70%. Bamboo Silica extract is prepared from the Tabashir bamboo leaves and stem from India (Bambusa vulgaris). Bamboo Extract contains a variety of compounds such as flavones, glycosides, phenolic acids, and amino acids, all of which have antioxidant, skin-soothing, and astringent properties.

This natural silica source, is actually a grass but it's the tallest, strongest, fastest-growing grass in the world thanks to the incredible concentration of silica contained in the leaves and stems.

Some varieties of bamboo, renowned for their rapid growth, can grow up to several feet a day, a phenomenon attributed to their high silica content.

Despite the great properties of each plant-based silica, it is worth noting that commercial plant extracts often have limitations. The silica present in these extracts is not easily assimilated due to the tendency of plants to crystallize and form phytoliths, which are fine grains of siliceous stone with limited assimilation capabilities.

Additionally, certain plants like horsetail and bamboo shoots contain an enzyme called thiaminase, which breaks down thiamine (vitamin B1) in the body.

This can potentially result in thiamine deficiency as it interferes with absorption and utilization. Therefore, it is important to exercise caution when considering plant-based silica supplements in liquid, capsule, tablet, or powder form, as they may contain oxidized silica and associated drawbacks.

Choline-stabilized orthosilicic acid is a specialized form of orthosilicic acid that incorporates choline, a nutrient known for its ability to enhance the stability and bioavailability of orthosilicic acid.

Supplements containing Choline stabilized OSA are widely marketed for their potential to support healthy aging, improve skin elasticity and hydration, strengthen hair and nails, and maintain optimal bone health. The reported side effects of Choline-Stabilized Orthosilicic Acid are generally mild and infrequent.

Choline-Stabilized Orthosilicic Acid has undergone rigorous clinical testing to validate its health and beauty benefits and in terms of bioavailability, it has demonstrated an absorption rate of 17%, which is significantly higher than other forms of silica, making it the second most bioavailable form available.