What role does silicon play in the human body?
1 Answer
Aug 11, 2016
Silicon is a trace element and is required for bone and connective tissue health.
Explanation:
Main route of silicon in to the human body is through the diet. Studies have shown that higher intake of dietary silicon is associated with higher bone mineral density , a marker of bone strength.
Silicon is involved in bone formation through the synthesis/stabilization of collagen.
Collagen has an important structural role contributing to architecture and resilience of bone and connective tissue.
