Some natural dietary sources of Silica ,natural whole food sources, of course being without all the risks , if anyone wanted to increase their intake in their diet for the benefits of Silica either with or without supplementation- just an alternative and good info to have!
Many foods also contain silica including alfalfa sprouts, beets, brown rice, bell peppers, soybeans, leafy green vegetables, root vegetables, cooked dried beans and peas, and whole grain breads and cereals.
I have to address Silica in my diet now that I have looked further into the health issues it can help and I have some of them, especially bone health, because that same drug that left me predisposed for low serum K also leaves me pre disposed to osteoporosis and I have a bad disc in my back and its said to help that!
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There's lots of silica in:
* Oats
* Millet
* Onions
* Beetroot
* Wholegrains
* Potatoes
Silica is found in the outer coverings of potatoes, green and red peppers and cucumbers. Bean sprouts are also high in silica. Eat whole foods including sprouts.
Because of another risk factor I have I might have to reconsider supplementing with at least one of these a day and increasing it in my diet! with the food sources
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The common "heart-friendly" foods, such as dietary fiber (oats, barley, and rice) and wine, are also high in silica. One of the heart benefits of the so-called Mediterranean Diet could be due to eating greater quantities of these silica-rich foods. Other dietary sources of silica include alfalfa, avocados, strawberries, onions, cucumbers, and dark greens. The herb horsetail (Equisetum arvensa) is another common source of silica and can typically be found as a nutritional supplement.