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« Last post by Admin on September 11, 2022, 08:37:09 pm »SILICA
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_September 3, 2020
__J.S.) The Importance of Silica in the Human Body
_Silicon dioxide (SiO2), commonly known as silica, is one of the most common compounds on earth. The best known forms of silica are sand, quartz, and glass.
_Silica is essential to both plants and animals for integrity of their tissues. Although, silica must first be converted in to another compound, known as orthosilicic acid (Si(OH)4), before it can be utilized in humans.
_Orthosilicic acid is formed in nature as silica is dissolved by water. Though, silica is poorly dissolved by water generally. The presence of acid increases the conversion of silica in to orthosilicic acid. In the human body, this acid is provided by the stomach. When silica is ingested from water or plant sources, stomach acid (hydrochloric acid) aids in the conversion of the silica in to orthosilicic acid. As we age though, stomach acid levels decline, leading to declining silica levels in the tissues. Antacids and acid blockers also decrease tissue silica levels for the same reason.
_Silica is essential for the formation of the proteins collagen and elastin. Collagen gives tissues strength, while elastin gives tissues elasticity. As levels of collagen and elastin decline, various disorders may occur. These include:
_Osteoporosis- Silica is a piezoelectric material that generates electricity under pressure. When the collagen matrix is stressed, which applies pressure on the silica molecules, an electrical current is generated that electrodeposits minerals in to the collagen matrix. This allows bone to gain density. As a component of collagen and elastin, silica also aids in giving bone its flexibility, and therefore much of bone’s strength and shock absorption. Without silica, the bones would be unable to mineralize, and even if the bone could mineralize it would easily fracture like a piece of chalk. Silica aids in the absorption of calcium, and displaces the heavy metal lead, which is detrimental to bone. Although calcium is better known as an important nutrient for bones, silica is actually the most important nutrient for proper bone health and strength. Decreased silica levels leads to poor bone mineral deposition in bones, and loss of flexibility and shock absorption, increasing the risk of fracture.
_Osteoarthritis (joint inflammation)- Silica is essential for the formation and strength of cartilage. Silica's role is in both the formation of collagen in cartilage and through the repetitive linking of glucosamine molecules to form chondroitin in cartilage. Declining levels of silica lead to softening of cartilage, and increased risk of damage or deterioration to spinal discs and joint cartilage. In addition, silica has mild natural anti-inflammatory properties, which further helps prevent cartilage degradation.
_Emphysema- Loss of elastin in the lung alveoli prevents normal expansion and contraction of the alveoli.
_Diverticulitis (inflammation of the diverticuli)- Loss of elastin in the intestinal diverticuli prevents these pouches from contracting back to their normal state. The anti-inflammatory effects of silica help reduce pain of diverticulitis.
_Tendonitis (inflammation of the tendons)- Loss of collagen and elastin in tendons increases the risk of damage to tendons from overstretching and tearing. Silica can help reduce inflammation of the tendons.
_Heart disease- It is a common misconception that high cholesterol is the cause of heart disease. Actually, cholesterol levels are irrelevant to the risk of heart disease. Cholesterol is a healing agent for the body, and therefore deposits in areas of injury. Therefore, cholesterol does not deposit on arterial walls unless there is injury to the wall. When the arterial wall is damaged, there will be resulting inflammation. In response, cholesterol deposits over the injured area. This is why high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, bacterial infection, and high homocysteine levels are all considered true risk factors for heart disease. Each of these factors can damage arterial walls and lead to arterial inflammation. Loss of collagen increases the risk of damage to arterial walls. In addition, silica helps prevent arterial inflammation.
Loss of collagen and elastin in arterial walls reduces the wall strength, increasing the risk of aneurysm. Aneurysms increase the risk of stroke, or death from internal bleeding.
_Wrinkles- Loss of elastin in the skin results in wrinkles. Normal, healthy skin is elastic and rebounds when stretched. Declining silica levels reduce elastin levels in the skin, which causes the skin to stretch then sag leading to the formation of wrinkles.
DIATOMACEOUS EARTH; REBUILD JOINTS
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_September 5, 2020
__J.S.) Understanding the role of diatomaceous earth. So what is diatomaceous earth. It is the skeletal remains of a type of phytoplankton known as diatoms. These skeletal remains have an average composition consisting of around 80% silica, 10% metal oxides (calcium, magnesium, etc.) and 10% moisture. When combined with water the water dissolves traces of the silica forming a compound known as orthosilicic acid (OA), which is the form of silica the body absorbs and utilizes. The presence of acids, such as stomach acid enhances the conversion of silica to OA. Since stomach acid levels decline with age though dietary silica is less absorbed with age playing a major role in the development of osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, emphysema and chronic bronchitis, bone spurs, tendonitis, diverticulosis, etc. OA is a major component of various structural proteins in the body including collagen and elastin. These proteins give various tissues such as bone, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, kidney tubules, blood vessels, etc,. strength and elasticity. OA also plays other important roles in bone health including aiding in the absorption of calcium and OA is what is actually responsible for putting all minerals in to the collagen matrix of bone increasing bone density. Without OA you can take all the calcium and other minerals for bone and they will not do squat to build your bones. Silica also links glucosamine molecules together to form the structural protein chondroitin needed for cartilage formation. As a component of collagen and elastin the silica also helps with the prevention of aneurysms, diverticulosis, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, arthritis, atherosclerosis, injuries to bone, tendons and ligaments, and wrinkles. OA also provides tissues with mild anti-inflammatory effects. Silica also plays important roles in proper nervous system function and binds aluminum in the body for removal. Ingesting food grade diatomaceous earth is an old remedy for deworming animals. To insects and intestinal parasites the diatomaceous earth is like glass swords killing them. Our intestines though have much thicker walls and a mucus layer that protects our tissues from damage.
_September 6, 2020
__How to rebuild joints: For rebuilding the joints the main supplement required is silica. I prefer food grade diatomaceous earth for a silica source. A little goes a long way. An ounce can literally last you about 10 years.
__R.K.) Do you recommend taking this daily and how much?
__J.S.) Add a spoon full of food grade diatomaceous earth (DE) to a gallon of water and let it settle out. Leave the excess DE in the container. As you drink the water add more water and let it settle out again. Just keep repeating the fill the jug part and let it settle out. Each time you add more water the water will dissolve tiny amounts of the silica in the DE forming orthosilicic acid.
It does not really matter how much DE you add since the excess silica that is not dissolved will just settle to the bottom. I add a spoonful of silica to a gallon of water, a little over 4 liters, and that lasts years. Although I usually empty it out and start with a new spoonful of silica ever 6 months or so.
This is better than supplements or food sources of silica as silica is poorly absorbed. So taking a larger single dose of silica will just cause most of the silica to pass through the system rather being absorbed. Since silica has to be in the form of orthosilicic acid in order to be absorbed and small frequent doses allow for better absorption the addition of the diatomaceous earth to the water solves both problems.
__S.D.G.) Do we need to be careful about breathing it in though?
__J.S.) Yes, not good to inhale in large amounts at once or to inhale small amounts regularly over an extended period of time as these can lead to silicosis.
__X.X.) and watch your eyes. Dries them out instantly. It is used in the brewing industry and my husband got a big puff in his face. He couldn’t move his eyeballs for a week. He recovered.
__P.L.) Speaking of osteoporosis, wrinkles, collagen and elasticity - I started drinking DE in (tap)water for more than a year now, hoping it will increase the elasticity of my skin, or at least, slow down the process. I still feel like it is declining quicker than it should. Besides the DE, Vit C and copper, is there anything else I can try? How would one know whether something else, like too much Parathyroid Hormone, is a problem?
__J.S.) There are a couple of things. One is gotu kola, which stimulates collagen and elastin. Allantoin sources such as plantain leaf also stimulate growth. Maintaining stomach acid can really help a lot. This declines with age leading to inhibited absorption of nutrients and decreased methylation among other problems. I have a write up on this here: http://medcapsules.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2632 Parathyroid issues are generally overactivity of the gland, which leads to calcium excess. Should not cause problems with collagen and elastin. Lack of water can worsen things. This includes from the use of diuretics like caffeine. Low estrogen also can affect the skin. If in menopause supporting the adrenals is a big help since the adrenals become the primary source of estrogen if the ovaries shut down or are removed. Here vitamin C, B5, licorice root and suma are especially helpful.
__M.C.) So would DE be beneficial to someone with Stage 3 kidney disease?
__J.S.) Yes, it will strengthen the tubules and capillaries.
__L.D.) I have recently started taking DE, it seems there is differing opinions in how best to take it. From reading your information, James Sloane, it sounds like this might be a more effective way of absorbing the silica, are there any dangers in taking it directly in water? I tried looking for any comparisons in this group & didn’t find any, if there is I’m happy to look it up if there is a specific hashtag for it. I’m very glad to have found this group!
__J.S.) There is no real danger taking the DE in water. Some people will ingest large amounts in one dose or do this with their animals to kill intestinal parasites. Does not harm humans or other larger animals. It will make the water taste muddy though if not allowed to settle out first like I recommend using it. And the silica is poorly absorbed. If you ingest lets say a spoonful of the DE, you will only absorb trace amounts of the silica and the rest will simply pass through the system, and therefore goes to waste. This is why I add it to the water first and let it settle out. Trace amounts of the silica in the DE will react with the water forming traces of the absorbable orthosilicic acid (OA). Therefore, every time you ingest some of the water you are absorbing small amounts of OA leading to more getting in to your system compared to taking a silica supplement 1 to 3 times daily.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/560297341529556/posts/650339822525307/?__cft__[0]=AZWJXX8dGBx7eFkN_yiyqmxZkTs5JzraK8xDc847O9cYLumYmf2-sWR_2im4bm15VenCdMOX5zwXod3q_yOVxJu6BB2m5x7pfjJVM8MKJLTpwZdNy7hFNC69R8LRvCJjewA&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R
_September 3, 2020
__J.S.) The Importance of Silica in the Human Body
_Silicon dioxide (SiO2), commonly known as silica, is one of the most common compounds on earth. The best known forms of silica are sand, quartz, and glass.
_Silica is essential to both plants and animals for integrity of their tissues. Although, silica must first be converted in to another compound, known as orthosilicic acid (Si(OH)4), before it can be utilized in humans.
_Orthosilicic acid is formed in nature as silica is dissolved by water. Though, silica is poorly dissolved by water generally. The presence of acid increases the conversion of silica in to orthosilicic acid. In the human body, this acid is provided by the stomach. When silica is ingested from water or plant sources, stomach acid (hydrochloric acid) aids in the conversion of the silica in to orthosilicic acid. As we age though, stomach acid levels decline, leading to declining silica levels in the tissues. Antacids and acid blockers also decrease tissue silica levels for the same reason.
_Silica is essential for the formation of the proteins collagen and elastin. Collagen gives tissues strength, while elastin gives tissues elasticity. As levels of collagen and elastin decline, various disorders may occur. These include:
_Osteoporosis- Silica is a piezoelectric material that generates electricity under pressure. When the collagen matrix is stressed, which applies pressure on the silica molecules, an electrical current is generated that electrodeposits minerals in to the collagen matrix. This allows bone to gain density. As a component of collagen and elastin, silica also aids in giving bone its flexibility, and therefore much of bone’s strength and shock absorption. Without silica, the bones would be unable to mineralize, and even if the bone could mineralize it would easily fracture like a piece of chalk. Silica aids in the absorption of calcium, and displaces the heavy metal lead, which is detrimental to bone. Although calcium is better known as an important nutrient for bones, silica is actually the most important nutrient for proper bone health and strength. Decreased silica levels leads to poor bone mineral deposition in bones, and loss of flexibility and shock absorption, increasing the risk of fracture.
_Osteoarthritis (joint inflammation)- Silica is essential for the formation and strength of cartilage. Silica's role is in both the formation of collagen in cartilage and through the repetitive linking of glucosamine molecules to form chondroitin in cartilage. Declining levels of silica lead to softening of cartilage, and increased risk of damage or deterioration to spinal discs and joint cartilage. In addition, silica has mild natural anti-inflammatory properties, which further helps prevent cartilage degradation.
_Emphysema- Loss of elastin in the lung alveoli prevents normal expansion and contraction of the alveoli.
_Diverticulitis (inflammation of the diverticuli)- Loss of elastin in the intestinal diverticuli prevents these pouches from contracting back to their normal state. The anti-inflammatory effects of silica help reduce pain of diverticulitis.
_Tendonitis (inflammation of the tendons)- Loss of collagen and elastin in tendons increases the risk of damage to tendons from overstretching and tearing. Silica can help reduce inflammation of the tendons.
_Heart disease- It is a common misconception that high cholesterol is the cause of heart disease. Actually, cholesterol levels are irrelevant to the risk of heart disease. Cholesterol is a healing agent for the body, and therefore deposits in areas of injury. Therefore, cholesterol does not deposit on arterial walls unless there is injury to the wall. When the arterial wall is damaged, there will be resulting inflammation. In response, cholesterol deposits over the injured area. This is why high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, bacterial infection, and high homocysteine levels are all considered true risk factors for heart disease. Each of these factors can damage arterial walls and lead to arterial inflammation. Loss of collagen increases the risk of damage to arterial walls. In addition, silica helps prevent arterial inflammation.
Loss of collagen and elastin in arterial walls reduces the wall strength, increasing the risk of aneurysm. Aneurysms increase the risk of stroke, or death from internal bleeding.
_Wrinkles- Loss of elastin in the skin results in wrinkles. Normal, healthy skin is elastic and rebounds when stretched. Declining silica levels reduce elastin levels in the skin, which causes the skin to stretch then sag leading to the formation of wrinkles.
DIATOMACEOUS EARTH; REBUILD JOINTS
https://www.facebook.com/groups/560297341529556/posts/651788825713740/?__cft__[0]=AZWVa6-lYG0dTnpTbXJ2yOIZjMONq4CCKQ_z71ERo6MeJKsK5_wPc_jE-YjFN_EQo_FupreX5Tf5EtuWe8A-gdGh33qKZSN_IGSgNSt8C6_y4Amp-u5vzgTdTrKUJV1rGak&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R
_September 5, 2020
__J.S.) Understanding the role of diatomaceous earth. So what is diatomaceous earth. It is the skeletal remains of a type of phytoplankton known as diatoms. These skeletal remains have an average composition consisting of around 80% silica, 10% metal oxides (calcium, magnesium, etc.) and 10% moisture. When combined with water the water dissolves traces of the silica forming a compound known as orthosilicic acid (OA), which is the form of silica the body absorbs and utilizes. The presence of acids, such as stomach acid enhances the conversion of silica to OA. Since stomach acid levels decline with age though dietary silica is less absorbed with age playing a major role in the development of osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, emphysema and chronic bronchitis, bone spurs, tendonitis, diverticulosis, etc. OA is a major component of various structural proteins in the body including collagen and elastin. These proteins give various tissues such as bone, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, kidney tubules, blood vessels, etc,. strength and elasticity. OA also plays other important roles in bone health including aiding in the absorption of calcium and OA is what is actually responsible for putting all minerals in to the collagen matrix of bone increasing bone density. Without OA you can take all the calcium and other minerals for bone and they will not do squat to build your bones. Silica also links glucosamine molecules together to form the structural protein chondroitin needed for cartilage formation. As a component of collagen and elastin the silica also helps with the prevention of aneurysms, diverticulosis, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, arthritis, atherosclerosis, injuries to bone, tendons and ligaments, and wrinkles. OA also provides tissues with mild anti-inflammatory effects. Silica also plays important roles in proper nervous system function and binds aluminum in the body for removal. Ingesting food grade diatomaceous earth is an old remedy for deworming animals. To insects and intestinal parasites the diatomaceous earth is like glass swords killing them. Our intestines though have much thicker walls and a mucus layer that protects our tissues from damage.
_September 6, 2020
__How to rebuild joints: For rebuilding the joints the main supplement required is silica. I prefer food grade diatomaceous earth for a silica source. A little goes a long way. An ounce can literally last you about 10 years.
__R.K.) Do you recommend taking this daily and how much?
__J.S.) Add a spoon full of food grade diatomaceous earth (DE) to a gallon of water and let it settle out. Leave the excess DE in the container. As you drink the water add more water and let it settle out again. Just keep repeating the fill the jug part and let it settle out. Each time you add more water the water will dissolve tiny amounts of the silica in the DE forming orthosilicic acid.
It does not really matter how much DE you add since the excess silica that is not dissolved will just settle to the bottom. I add a spoonful of silica to a gallon of water, a little over 4 liters, and that lasts years. Although I usually empty it out and start with a new spoonful of silica ever 6 months or so.
This is better than supplements or food sources of silica as silica is poorly absorbed. So taking a larger single dose of silica will just cause most of the silica to pass through the system rather being absorbed. Since silica has to be in the form of orthosilicic acid in order to be absorbed and small frequent doses allow for better absorption the addition of the diatomaceous earth to the water solves both problems.
__S.D.G.) Do we need to be careful about breathing it in though?
__J.S.) Yes, not good to inhale in large amounts at once or to inhale small amounts regularly over an extended period of time as these can lead to silicosis.
__X.X.) and watch your eyes. Dries them out instantly. It is used in the brewing industry and my husband got a big puff in his face. He couldn’t move his eyeballs for a week. He recovered.
__P.L.) Speaking of osteoporosis, wrinkles, collagen and elasticity - I started drinking DE in (tap)water for more than a year now, hoping it will increase the elasticity of my skin, or at least, slow down the process. I still feel like it is declining quicker than it should. Besides the DE, Vit C and copper, is there anything else I can try? How would one know whether something else, like too much Parathyroid Hormone, is a problem?
__J.S.) There are a couple of things. One is gotu kola, which stimulates collagen and elastin. Allantoin sources such as plantain leaf also stimulate growth. Maintaining stomach acid can really help a lot. This declines with age leading to inhibited absorption of nutrients and decreased methylation among other problems. I have a write up on this here: http://medcapsules.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2632 Parathyroid issues are generally overactivity of the gland, which leads to calcium excess. Should not cause problems with collagen and elastin. Lack of water can worsen things. This includes from the use of diuretics like caffeine. Low estrogen also can affect the skin. If in menopause supporting the adrenals is a big help since the adrenals become the primary source of estrogen if the ovaries shut down or are removed. Here vitamin C, B5, licorice root and suma are especially helpful.
__M.C.) So would DE be beneficial to someone with Stage 3 kidney disease?
__J.S.) Yes, it will strengthen the tubules and capillaries.
__L.D.) I have recently started taking DE, it seems there is differing opinions in how best to take it. From reading your information, James Sloane, it sounds like this might be a more effective way of absorbing the silica, are there any dangers in taking it directly in water? I tried looking for any comparisons in this group & didn’t find any, if there is I’m happy to look it up if there is a specific hashtag for it. I’m very glad to have found this group!
__J.S.) There is no real danger taking the DE in water. Some people will ingest large amounts in one dose or do this with their animals to kill intestinal parasites. Does not harm humans or other larger animals. It will make the water taste muddy though if not allowed to settle out first like I recommend using it. And the silica is poorly absorbed. If you ingest lets say a spoonful of the DE, you will only absorb trace amounts of the silica and the rest will simply pass through the system, and therefore goes to waste. This is why I add it to the water first and let it settle out. Trace amounts of the silica in the DE will react with the water forming traces of the absorbable orthosilicic acid (OA). Therefore, every time you ingest some of the water you are absorbing small amounts of OA leading to more getting in to your system compared to taking a silica supplement 1 to 3 times daily.