Silica From Horsetail Extract®
Botanicals with NutrientsBrand: Natural Factors
Net Contents
90 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Serving Size
1 Capsule(s)
Servings Per Container
Not specified
Supplement Form
Capsule
Bar Code (UPC/SKU)
0 68958 04190 2
Product Version
R2
Label Analysis
Objective insights generated automatically from the official DSLD label — a quick, factual read of how this product is formulated and disclosed.
Single-ingredient formula listed in Supplement Facts.
Every active ingredient discloses a specific amount per serving.
Label states: Organic.
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Allergen Guide
Contains
- Milk
- Wheat
- Soy
Allergen flags are parsed automatically from the official label's claims and statements. Always verify against the physical product label before use, especially if you have a severe allergy.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Capsule(s) · 2 per day
| Ingredient | Amount Per Serving | |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Horsetail | 500 mg | — |
| Silica | 10 mg | — |
Not Present
Other Ingredients
Target Groups
Label Claims
Directions & Suggested Use
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Usage: 1 capsule 2 times per day or as directed by a health professional.
Warnings & Precautions
Precautions re: Children
Keep out of reach of children.
Precautions re: All Other
Sealed for your protection. Do not use if seal is broken. For freshness store in a cool, dry place.
Formulation
Formula re: Contains
Natural Factors concentrated Silica extract is derived from an aqueous solution of Horsetail. Horsetail extract contains many important elements found throughout the human body. Abundant in Silica, Horsetail is an organic source of this essential mineral that supports hair, skin, connective tissue and nails.*
Formulation re: Does NOT Contain
Contains no artificial preservatives, color or sweeteners; no corn, dairy, soy, wheat or yeast.
FDA Statements
FDA Disclaimer Statement
*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
FDA Statement of Identity
DIETARY SUPPLEMENT
Other Label Statements
General Statements: All Other Content
All Natural Factors products are manufactured in accordance with the Government of Canada's Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), among the highest standards in the world.
General Statements: All Other Content
PRODUCT OF CANADA
Seals/Symbols
(recycle) Recyclable container.
Seals/Symbols
Purity & Potency Guaranteed
Seals/Symbols
STANDARDIZED POTENCY
General Statements: All Other Content
NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT FOR HAIR, SKIN AND NAILS*
General: Product/Version Code
R2
Manufacturer & Distributor
Manufacturer
Natural Factors Canada
Distributor
Natural Factors
1111-80th St. SW, Ste. 100, Everett, WA, 98203, USA
Market Reference
Double Strength Silica Complex
Walmart - Pureclinica4.5(18)$37.99Nature's Way Horsetail Grass
Nature's Way4.6(1900)$11.99Natural Grocers Horsetail With Silica Capsules
Instacart$8.99Swanson Horsetail 500 mg 90 Capsules
Swanson Health Products4.7(1300)$7.76Naturland Silicon Horsetail Nettle
Pharmarcie.com4.3(41)$45.49Horsetail Grass Natural source of silica > 100 VEGGIE CAPS >> 450 MG
Etsy - Seller$12.95(2 pack) NOW Supplements, Silica Complex with Horsetail Extract, Structural Support, 180 Tablets, Beige
Walmart - Fruitful Yield4.7(2100)$39.26Nature's Answer Horsetail Herb
Specialty Food Source4.6(1100)$13.43
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Research & Studies
Sources, bioavailability, and safety of silicon derived from foods and other sources added for nutritional purposes in food supplements and functional foods
A Sadowska, F Świderski - Applied Sciences, 2020 - mdpi.com
… naturally found in diatomaceous earth in the form of amorphous silica and extracts from silicon-rich plants, eg, horsetail (… of organic silicon and as an additive with multidirectional health-…
202049 citationsBioavailability of silicon from food and food supplements
K Van Dyck, R Van Cauwenbergh… - Fresenius' journal of …, 1999 - Springer
… A diet rich in silicon, a tablet containing a dry extract of horsetail and a solution of silicon in a … Blood and urine of one healthy test person were sampled to monitor the silicon uptake. The …
199998 citationsHorsetail (Equisetum spp,) as a Source of Silicon Supplement in Human Nutrition—A Myth?
R Bye, SF Thingstad, BS Paulsen - Journal of herbs, spices & …, 2010 - Taylor & Francis
… determine the silicon content of tea made from horsetail and the extractable silicon from the … that the silicon from horsetail is not responsible for the health benefits attributed to the plant. …
20109 citationsComparison of biogenic amorphous silicas found in common horsetail and oat husk with synthetic amorphous silicas
GG Lindner, CP Drexel, K Sälzer, TB Schuster… - … in Public Health, 2022 - frontiersin.org
… The SEM-EDX-analysis of the calcined raw material horsetail revealed, besides silicon and oxygen, the presence of Mg, P, S, Cl, K, and a large amount of Ca. This is consistent with the …
20228 citationsIn vitro anti-inflammatory effects of Equisetum arvense are not solely mediated by silica
C Steinborn, O Potterat, U Meyer, R Trittler… - Planta …, 2018 - thieme-connect.com
… silica and isoquercitrin are active compounds of horsetail … properties of horsetail are mediated by its silica content. … of silica-rich horsetail preparations were identified, and extracts were …
201818 citationsSilicon Resorption from Equisetum arvense Tea–A Randomized, Three-Armed Pilot Study
A Waterstradt, M Winker… - Planta …, 2022 - thieme-connect.com
… indications are described as health claims for treatment of minor problems affecting the … investigate silicon uptake after oral ingestion of TEA, and secondly, to determine whether TEA is …
20222 citations
Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2012-06-25. DSLD Label ID: 9390. This information is provided for educational reference only and is not medical advice. Always follow the product label and consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.
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