What role does silicon play in the human body?

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Main route of silicon in to the human body is through the diet. Studies have shown that higher intake of dietary silicon is associated with higher bone mineral density , a marker of bone strength.

Silicon is involved in bone formation through the synthesis/stabilization of collagen.

Collagen has an important structural role contributing to architecture and resilience of bone and connective tissue.

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