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Silicon 10 mg
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Score71
Relevant silicon and trace minerals are paired with high-dose strontium, making this a bone adjunct rather than a simple hair or nail product.
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Capsule
Quantity:60 Capsule(s) • (30 servings)
Goals:
Nail Health
Hair Health

Score 71

Relevant silicon and trace minerals are paired with high-dose strontium, making this a bone adjunct rather than a simple hair or nail product.
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$30.00($1.00 per serving)
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$ 30.00
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Analysis

Two capsules provide 10 mg silicon rice chelate, 3 mg boron, 20 mg zinc citrate, and several supporting trace minerals. These ingredients are relevant to connective tissue and nails, although the silicon form has limited characterization.

Strontium citrate reaches 500 mg and shifts the product toward a bone-mineral adjunct. It does not include calcium, magnesium, vitamin D, or vitamin K, so it cannot serve as a complete bone formula.

The bottle lasts 30 servings and is costly for the supply length. Strontium also requires separation from calcium and disclosure before bone-density scans.

Who is it for
  • Adults using strontium in a clinician-reviewed plan
  • Users seeking silicon with zinc and boron
  • People who already cover foundational bone nutrients
Best for
  • Strontium adjunct use
  • Trace-mineral support
  • Nail structural support

Pros

  • 10 mg silicon rice chelate
  • 500 mg strontium citrate
  • 20 mg zinc citrate
  • Selenomethionine and boron

Cons

  • Only 30 servings
  • Two capsules per serving
  • No calcium, magnesium, vitamin D, or vitamin K
  • High serving cost

Warnings

  • Take strontium separately from calcium to avoid absorption competition
  • Disclose strontium use before DXA bone-density testing because it can inflate readings
  • Kidney impairment requires medical review before strontium use

Nutrient quality

77 High impact

The formula offers partial support but has a dose or purpose-alignment limitation. Form uncertainty or weak secondary amounts reduce confidence in its practical contribution.

Ingredient transparency

84 Highest impact

The listed active ingredients have specific amounts and no proprietary blend hides the core doses. Full use directions and a complete inactive-ingredient list are not supplied.

Customer satisfaction

61 Moderate impact

The aggregate satisfaction signal is strong and the supplied volume is limited. No specific experience details are supplied to assess repeated complaints or purpose-related outcomes.

Value for money

56 Moderate impact

The core actives provide some quality, but serving value is only modest or weak. Limited targeting, uncertain forms, or a heavy serving reduce competitiveness.

Report analysis

Goals

Nail Health
Impact
Highest effect
B Goal FitB+ Strength of SupportB- CoverageA- Formula Quality
Silicon · 10 mg

A meaningful silicon dose gives the formula direct relevance to brittle nails. Missing biotin and protein limit comprehensive coverage.

Chelated and citrate forms make the label easy to assess. The streamlined design contains little padding beyond bone-oriented strontium.

Study evidence
Selenium Adverse 1 study
Silicon Supportive 2 studies
Zinc No effect 1 study
Hair Health
Impact
High effect
C Goal FitC+ Strength of SupportB CoverageB+ Formula Quality
Zinc · 20 mg

Silicon, zinc, selenium, and copper provide a focused mineral base for hair shaft structure and follicle antioxidant defenses. The product remains an indirect hair aid and does not supply protein, iron, or a targeted hormonal pathway.

The silicon amount is clearly disclosed at a practical level, while zinc and selenium add complementary nutritional support. Form quality is acceptable but not exceptional because the silicon rice chelate has limited specific absorption evidence.

Study evidence
Copper Adverse 4 studies
Selenium Disputed 7 studies
Silicon Supportive 2 studies
Zinc Supportive 22 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Zinc (Zinc Citrate)
20 mg
Selenium (Seleno-L-Methionine)
50 mcg
Copper (Copper Gluconate)
1 mg
Manganese (Manganese Citrate)
5 mg
Molybdenum (Molybdenum Rice Chelate)
50 mcg
Strontium (Strontium Citrate)
500 mg
Silicon (Silicon Rice Chelate)
10 mg
Boron (Boron Aspartate)
3 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50
Report overview
D- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

Silicon rice chelate is a clearly named but generically absorbed form. The label states an optimal 10 mg elemental silicon amount. The adequate dose does not fully offset the high cost and basic form quality.

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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Effect of oral intake of choline-stabilized orthosilicic acid on skin, nails and hair in women with photodamaged skin.
    Barel A; Calomme M; Timchenko A; De Paepe K; Demeester N; Rogiers V; Clarys P; Vanden Berghe D · Archives of dermatological research · 2006
    Randomized trial50 participantsHair Health Nail Health forSilicon
  2. Nail Supplements: When, How, and Why?
    Zaraa I; Richert B · Skin appendage disorders · 2026
    Narrative reviewNail Health forSilicon
  3. Menkes disease and response to copper histidine: An Indian case series.
    Yoganathan S; Sudhakar SV; Arunachal G; Thomas M; Subramanian A; George R; Danda S · Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology · 2022
    Case series4 participantsHair Health forCopper
  4. Trace element levels in alopecia areata.
    Bhat YJ; Manzoor S; Khan AR; Qayoom S · Indian journal of dermatology, venereology and leprology · 2009
    Case-control study100 participantsHair Health forCopper
  5. UV damage to hair and the effect of antioxidants and metal chelators.
    Millington KR; Marsh JM · International journal of cosmetic science · 2021
    In vitro / ex vivo studyHair Health forCopper
  6. Preserving fibre health: reducing oxidative stress throughout the life of the hair fibre.
    Marsh JM; Davis MG; Lucas RL; Reilman R; Styczynski PB; Li C; Mamak M; McComb DW; Williams RE; Godfrey S; Navqi KR; Chechik V · International journal of cosmetic science · 2016
    In vitro / ex vivo studyHair Health forCopper
  7. Beyond Efficacy: 0.6% Selenium Disulfide Shampoo Matches 2% Ketoconazole for Seborrheic Dermatitis with Superior Cosmesis.
    Farris PK; Barbosa V; Houshman EB; Kovylkina N · Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD · 2026
    Randomized trial87 participantsHair Health forSelenium
  8. Selenium Disulfide-based shampoo applied for 4 weeks significantly improves dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis.
    Turcu G; Artenie C; Nowicka D; Arenbergerová M; Lazaridou E; Khobzei K; Ataseven A; Part M; Leclerc-Mercier S · European journal of dermatology : EJD · 2023
    Observational study1,407 participantsHair Health forSelenium
  9. A Comparative Randomized Clinical Study Assessing the Efficacy of a 1% Selenium Disulfide-Based Shampoo versus 2% Ketoconazole Shampoo in Subjects with Moderate to Severe Scalp Seborrheic Dermatitis.
    Barbosa V; Melo DF; Vañó-Galván S; Lutchmanen-Kolanthan V; Sant'Anna B; Leclerc-Mercier S; Reygagne P · Skin appendage disorders · 2025
    Randomized trial64 participantsHair Health forSelenium
  10. Changes of serum trace elements level in patients with alopecia areata: A meta-analysis.
    Jin W; Zheng H; Shan B; Wu Y · The Journal of dermatology · 2018
    Meta-analysis764 participantsHair Health forSelenium
  11. Scientific opinion on the tolerable upper intake level for selenium.
    EFSA Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens (NDA); Turck D; Bohn T; Castenmiller J; de Henauw S; Hirsch-Ernst KI; Knutsen HK; Maciuk A; Mangelsdorf I; McArdle HJ; Peláez C; Pentieva K; Siani A; Thies F; Tsabouri S; Vinceti M; Aggett P; Crous Bou M; Cubadda F; Ciccolallo L; de Sesmaisons Lecarré A; Fabiani L; Titz A; Naska A · EFSA journal. European Food Safety Authority · 2023
    Systematic reviewHair Health forSelenium
  12. Effect of oral intake of choline-stabilized orthosilicic acid on hair tensile strength and morphology in women with fine hair
    R R Wickett, E Kossmann, A Barel, N Demeester, P Clarys, D Vanden Berghe, M Calomme · Archives of Dermatological Research · 2007
    Randomized trial48 participantsHair Health forSilicon
  13. The effects of minoxidil, 1% pyrithione zinc and a combination of both on hair density: a randomized controlled trial.
    Berger RS; Fu JL; Smiles KA; Turner CB; Schnell BM; Werchowski KM; Lammers KM · The British journal of dermatology · 2003
    Randomized trial200 participantsHair Health forZinc
  14. Incubatory environment of the scalp impacts pre-emergent hair to affect post-emergent hair cuticle integrity.
    Schwartz JR; Henry JP; Kerr KM; Flagler MJ; Page SH; Redman-Furey N · Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2018
    Randomized trialHair Health forZinc
  15. A comparison of hair quality and cosmetic acceptance following the use of two anti-dandruff shampoos.
    Draelos ZD; Kenneally DC; Hodges LT; Billhimer W; Copas M; Margraf C · The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings · 2006
    Randomized trial40 participantsHair Health forZinc
  16. BMI and levels of zinc, copper in hair, serum and urine of Turkish male patients with androgenetic alopecia.
    Ozturk P; Kurutas E; Ataseven A; Dokur N; Gumusalan Y; Gorur A; Tamer L; Inaloz S · Journal of trace elements in medicine and biology : organ of the Society for Minerals and Trace Elements (GMS) · 2015
    Case-control study216 participantsHair Health forZinc
  17. Analysis of serum zinc and copper concentrations in hair loss.
    Kil MS; Kim CW; Kim SS · Annals of dermatology · 2013
    Case-control study342 participantsHair Health forZinc
  18. Acute selenium toxicity associated with a dietary supplement.
    MacFarquhar JK; Broussard DL; Melstrom P; Hutchinson R; Wolkin A; Martin C; Burk RF; Dunn JR; Green AL; Hammond R; Schaffner W; Jones TF · Archives of internal medicine · 2010
    Observational study201 participantsNail Health forSelenium
  19. Vitamins and minerals: their role in nail health and disease.
    Scheinfeld N; Dahdah MJ; Scher R · Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD · 2007
    Narrative reviewNail Health forZinc