LABO Nutrition Bioactive Silica | Vegan Support for Strong Joint, Bones & Healthy Collagen Production, Glowing Skin, Strong Hair & Nails | 99% Purity Rice-Derived Silica Supplement, 30 Vegan Softgel

Bioactive Silica combines – Silica-Rx99, Vitamin D3 and Vitamin K2, which work synergistically to improve bone health.

Silica-Rx99 improves bone density, elasticity and strength via the following means:

i) Stimulates new bone formation and reduces bone breakdown

ii) Boosts collagen synthesis at the root, which builds a framework for calcium to attach to, thereby increasing bone density. Without sufficient collagen, bone density cannot be improved as calcium has no support to attach itself to.

iii) Stabilizes the collagen by cross-linking collagen fibers. This provides elasticity and strength to the bones, making them strong and “bend-not-break”.

Vitamin K2 (MK-7) and Vitamin D3 help ensure calcium is deposited at the right place – the bone.

• Vitamin D3 helps increase dietary calcium absorption from the intestines into the bloodstream

• Vitamin K2 helps transfer calcium from the bloodstream into the bones and prevents calcium deposition in the arteries and kidneys. In the bones, calcium will attach to the collagen, which is produced by silica.

Although complementing Bioactive Silica with calcium is not necessary, intake of sufficient calcium daily is vital for overall wellness. Sufficient calcium can be obtained from a well-balanced diet, which includes calcium-rich foods such as collard greens, canned sardines with bones, milk, yogurt, soy beans etc.

Getting calcium from food is better than obtaining it from supplements. If you are taking calcium supplements, please take Bioactive Silica and calcium supplements at different time of the day. This is because calcium and silica would compete for the same absorption pathway. This would reduce absorption and bioavailability of both supplements.

Yes, you can. Medications for osteoporosis such as bisphosphonates slows bone breakdown, allowing new bone formation to catch up with bone loss so as to help maintain bone density. Bioactive Silica is more effective as it helps increase bone density and improve bone elasticity. When used as a standalone supplement, Bioactive Silica works effectively to increase bone strength. Nonetheless, it can also be used to complement medications for osteoporosis to support optimal bone health. Please take Bioactive Silica and medications at least 2 hours apart to optimise its efficacy.

Yes, all ingredients in Bioactive Silica are plant-based and suitable for vegetarians. While the body produces collagen naturally, collagen production decreases as you age. Silica provides a very good boost to the production of collagen in the body at the root. Since collagens are from animal sources, Bioactive Silica vegetarian-friendly formula provides the best alternative collagen for vegetarians.