Choline-stablized orthosilicic acid (available at TheDispensaryOnline as Regeno-Vis) is a water-soluble form of silica present in surface and well water.
This silica is the form predominantly absorbed by humans and is found in numerous tissues including bone, collagen and connective tissues, tendons, aorta, liver, and kidney. Although noRecommended Daily Allowance (RDA) has been set for silica, compelling scientific evidence suggests that it is essential for health. A myriad of beneficial effects are being discovered.
Silica deficiencies cause bone deformities; brittle nails; thin, brittle hair that lacks luster; damaged, early aging of skin with reduced elasticity and wrinkling; poorly formed joints; reduced levels of collagen and cartilage; and disruption of mineral balance in the femur and vertebrae.
Study shows that silica has positive effect on tensile strength and elasticity of hair
In randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies, oral dosing of choline-stablized orthosilicic acid in women was shown to have a positive effect on tensile strength and elasticity of hair resulting in thicker and less brittle hair. Its reguvenating effects on skin were also impressive. Oral dosing of choline-stablized orthosilicic acid over a 20 week period given to women with photo and/or sun-damaged facial skin was shown to have a significantly positive effect on skin surface and skin mechanical properties while also reducing brittleness of both hair and nails.
Of further interest is the effect choline-stablized orthosilicic acid has on bone density. In a one year randomized, double-blind study of 136 women receiving either daily doses of choline-stablized orthosilicic acid along with vitamin D3 and calcium or vitamin D3 and calcium alone, the combined therapy of choline-stablized orthosilicic acid with vitamin D3 and calcium had a beneficial effect on bone collagen (strengthening bone and making it more resistant to fracture) that was not seen in the vitamin D3 and calcium group alone. The authors of the study concluded that, "this treatment is of potentail use in osteoporosis."
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Collagen makes up approximately 25% to 35% of whole-body protein content in humans and is the main protein of connective tissue such as bone, tendons, cartilage and muscle. Collagen forms "the webbing" or "matrix" upon which and by which our bodies are built. Collagen is damaged by aging, prolonged sun exposure, oxidative stress from environmental chemicals and smoking, and chronic inflammation. The damage is done via free radical breakdown of its structure. This damage or breakdown in collagen is what aging and its effects are all about.
It seems to me there is great personal benefit to be realized by adding choline-stablized orthosilicic acid (Regeno-Vis) to your daily supplement regime. It certainly isn't a fountain of youth but it can help to slow the aging process and its degenerative effects on skin, hair, bone, cartilage, joints, and tendons. And, the resultant healthier more beautiful skin, hair and nails sounds like something from which we can all benefit.
Of further interest is the effect choline-stablized orthosilicic acid has on bone density. In a one year randomized, double-blind study of 136 women receiving either daily doses of choline-stablized orthosilicic acid along with vitamin D3 and calcium or vitamin D3 and calcium alone, the combined therapy of choline-stablized orthosilicic acid with vitamin D3 and calcium had a beneficial effect on bone collagen (strengthening bone and making it more resistant to fracture) that was not seen in the vitamin D3 and calcium group alone. The authors of the study concluded that, "this treatment is of potentail use in osteoporosis."Commentary from The Dispensary
Collagen makes up approximately 25% to 35% of whole-body protein content in humans and is the main protein of connective tissue such as bone, tendons, cartilage and muscle. Collagen forms "the webbing" or "matrix" upon which and by which our bodies are built. Collagen is damaged by aging, prolonged sun exposure, oxidative stress from environmental chemicals and smoking, and chronic inflammation. The damage is done via free radical breakdown of its structure. This damage or breakdown in collagen is what aging and its effects are all about.
It seems to me there is great personal benefit to be realized by adding choline-stablized orthosilicic acid (Regeno-Vis) to your daily supplement regime. It certainly isn't a fountain of youth but it can help to slow the aging process and its degenerative effects on skin, hair, bone, cartilage, joints, and tendons. And, the resultant healthier more beautiful skin, hair and nails sounds like something from which we can all benefit.
Just think what might be possible if we just throw in a colorfull, organic foods diet full of fresh vegetables and fruit; daily aerobic exercise; pure water; loving relationships; creative endeavors; daily antioxidants such as green tea and resveratrol; a good daily multivitamin and mineral; and some good conversation. Heck, we might live to be 100 years old and look good doing it!
One other thought here: This might be a very reasonable therapy to consider in various connective tissue disorders especially those of autoimmune, inflammatory origins such as systemic lupus, mixed connective tissue disease, rheumatoid arthritis, fibomyalgia, and others. One might also consider this silica compound useful in the treatment of osteoarthritis/degenerative joint disease.
One other thought here: This might be a very reasonable therapy to consider in various connective tissue disorders especially those of autoimmune, inflammatory origins such as systemic lupus, mixed connective tissue disease, rheumatoid arthritis, fibomyalgia, and others. One might also consider this silica compound useful in the treatment of osteoarthritis/degenerative joint disease.
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References
Wickett RR, et al: "Effect of Oral Intake of Choline-Stabilized Orthosilicic Acid on Hair Tensile Strength and Morphology in Women with Fine Hair." Arch Dermatol Res, 2007; 299(10): 499-505.
Barel A, et al: "Effect of Oral Intake of Choline-Stabilized Orthosilicic Acid on Skin, Nails and Hair in Women with Photodamaged Skin." Arch Dermatol Res, 2005; 297(4): 147-53.
Spectoe TD, et al: "Choline-Stabilized Orthosilicic Acid Supplementation as an Adjunct to Calcium/Vitamin D3 Stimulates Markers of Bone Formation in Osteopenic Females: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial." BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2008; June 11; 9:85.
Martin KR: "The Chemistry of Silica and Its Potential Health Benefits." J Nutr Health Aging, 2007; 11(2): 94-7.
Dr. Donovan is a Naturopathic Physician, author, educator, and a professor of clinical medicine at Bastyr University's Natural Health Clinic. In 2010 he was voted by his professional peers as one of Seattle’s Top Doctors in the Seattle Metropolitan Magazine. Dr. Donovan writes and lectures on the transformational process of healing and believes a person’s healing journey is ultimately a quest for his/her identity, purpose and meaning. He has more than 35 years of patient care experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) and a Naturopathic Physician (ND), representing a wide range of clinical settings from hospital-based surgical and intensive care as a registered nurse to outpatient primary care as a physician.
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