About choline stabilized orthosilicic acid
Silicon supplement
Used for
- Dietary silicon supplement; promoted for supporting hair, skin, nails, and connective tissue, though evidence is limited.
Usual adult dose
Often taken as 5 mg elemental silicon once or twice daily; products vary.
Common side effects
- Stomach discomfort
- Headache
Important warnings
- Evidence for cosmetic or joint benefits is limited.
- The stated compound weight is not the same as elemental silicon.
- Supplement quality and amounts may vary.
Pregnancy
Safety is not established; adequate pregnancy-specific evidence is lacking.
Breastfeeding
Safety is not established; adequate breastfeeding-specific evidence is lacking.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.