People mainly take Silica for skin & hair, weight loss. Based on 7 first-hand reports and 125 meta-analyses & systematic reviews in the medical literature. Ranked #911 of 1,974 overall.
Of reports that state an outcome, 100% are positive.
Of the people who reported each effect, the share who said it got better.
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses from PubMed, with their published conclusions.
3+ meta-analyses or systematic reviews and 10+ randomized controlled trials in humans. The grade measures how much human research exists — read the conclusions below for what it found.
Conclusion: Silicosis and silica dust exposure increase the risk of tuberculosis. Therefore, we suggest that individuals with long-time silica exposure, like mine workers, be routinely considered for both silicosis and tuberculosis screening programs.
PubMed 37349198 ↗Conclusion: Survival rates of most types of all-ceramic SCs were similar to those reported for metal-ceramic SCs, both in anterior and posterior regions. Weaker feldspathic/silica-based ceramics should be limited to applications in the anterior region. Zirconia-based SCs should not be considered as primary option due to their high incidence of technical problems.
PubMed 25842099 ↗Conclusion: This systematic review and multilevel meta-analysis is the first to comprehensively assess the effect of inhalational exposures on overall risk of ILD, with multiple putative exposures identified. Future work should investigate novel occupational exposures associated with ILD, characterise the gene-environment interaction and develop preventative strategies.
PubMed 40518258 ↗Conclusion: Lithium-disilicate and zirconia-based all-ceramic SCs achieve five-year survival rates comparable to metal-ceramic crowns. Monolithic designs reduce fracture and chipping risk, improving long-term clinical outcomes.
PubMed 41489982 ↗As stated by users — not a recommendation. Follow the label or your doctor.
How often each side effect came up across all reports.
Verbatim quotes, shortened only — each links to the original discussion.
“Most importantly you need adequate levels of vit. K2 and Magnesium along with your vit. D but boron, silica, zinc and vit. A are also important.”
“Make sure to take supplements that increase collagen production such as vitamin c, silica, and others.”
“Silica (silicon) is what you're looking for here.”
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