The following Silica references have become outdated or may have been superseded by newer science-based publications. Nonetheless, they remain relevant and considered critical information resources. Click on the name of the author to read the publication.
Silica for Hair, Skin and Nails
Lassus A. Colloidal silicic acid for oral and topical treatment of aged skin, fragile hair and brittle nails in females.
J Int Med Res. 1993 Jul-Aug;21(4):209-15.
Lassus A. Colloidal silicic acid for the treatment of psoriatic skin lesions, arthropathy and onychopathy. A pilot study.
J Int Med Res. 1997 Jul-Aug;25(4):206-9.
Lassus A. The effect of silicol gel compared with placebo on papulopustular acne and sebum production. A double-blind study.
J Int Med Res. 1996 Jul-Aug;24(4):340-4.
Wound Healing
Klempous J, Petruk I, Godzinski J, Helemejko M, Pospiech Z. [The influence of orthosilicon acid on traumatic edema of the skin. Introduction]
Polim Med. 1998;28(3-4):71-4. Polish.
Seaborn CD, Nielsen FH. Silicon deprivation decreases collagen formation in wounds and bone, and ornithine transaminase enzyme activity in liver.
Biol Trace Elem Res. 2002 Dec;89(3):251-61.
Osteoporosis and Bone Health
Jugdaohsingh R, Tucker KL, Qiao N, Cupples LA, Kiel DP, Powell JJ. Dietary silicon intake is positively associated with bone mineral density in men and premenopausal women of the Framingham Offspring cohort.
J Bone Miner Res. 2004 Feb;19(2):297-307.
Reffitt DM, Ogston N, Jugdaohsingh R, Cheung HF, Evans BA, Thompson RP, Powell JJ, Hampson GN. Orthosilicic acid stimulates collagen type 1 synthesis and osteoblastic differentiation in human osteoblast-like cells in vitro.
Bone. 2003 Feb;32(2):127-35.
Rico H, Gallego-Lago JL, Hernandez ER, Villa LF, Sanchez-Atrio A, Seco C, Gervas JJ. Effect of silicon supplement on osteopenia induced by ovariectomy in rats.
Calcif Tissue Int. 2000 Jan;66(1):53-5.
Carlisle EM. Silicon as a trace nutrient.
Sci Total Environ. 1988 Jul 1;73(1-2):95-106.
Carlisle EM. Silicon as an essential trace element in animal nutrition.
Ciba Found Symp. 1986;121:123-39.
Silica’s protective role in Aluminum toxicity and Alzheimer’s disease
Carlisle EM, Curran MJ. Effect of dietary silicon and aluminum on silicon and aluminum levels in rat brain.
Alzheimer Dis Assoc Disord. 1987;1(2):83-9.
Birchall JD. The interrelationship between silicon and aluminium in the biological effects of aluminium.
Ciba Found Symp. 1992;169:50-61; discussion 61-8. Review.
Bellia JP, Birchall JD, Roberts NB. The role of silicic acid in the renal excretion of aluminium.
Ann Clin Lab Sci. 1996 May-Jun;26(3):227-33.
Rondeau V, Commenges D, Jacqmin-Gadda H, Dartigues JF. Relation between aluminum concentrations in drinking water and Alzheimer’s disease: an 8-year follow-up study.
Am J Epidemiol. 2000 Jul 1;152(1):59-66.
Colonel Meyer’s request that the FDA rescind GRAS status for aluminum-containing food additives.
Atherosclerosis (Coronary Artery Disease – a stage of arteriosclerosis)
Schwarz K. Silicon, fibre, and atherosclerosis.
Lancet. 1977 Feb 26;1(8009):454-7.
Loeper J, Goy-Loeper J, Rozensztajn L, Fragny M. The antiatheromatous action of silicon.
Atherosclerosis. 1979 Aug;33(4):397-408.