Silicon: a review of its potential role in the prevention and treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis
Price CT, Koval KJ, Langford JR
Published in International Journal of Endocrinology
Methodology
Narrative and evidence review of silicon intake, bioavailability and skeletal outcomes.
Key Findings
Evidence links silicon to collagen synthesis and bone matrix quality, but human trials with hard skeletal endpoints are absent.
Conclusions
Silicon is a promising but unproven adjunct for bone health; more controlled trials are needed.
Limitations
Non-systematic search; heterogeneous underlying studies.
Supplements Studied
Silicon is a promising but unproven adjunct for bone health; more controlled trials are needed.
Outcomes Measured
Evidence links silicon to collagen synthesis and bone matrix quality, but human trials with hard skeletal endpoints are absent.
Related Health Concerns
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