Living Silica™ Acacia Gum‑OSA Powder is a silicon supplement in which silicon occurs as stabilized orthosilicic acid (OSA), the biologically active form that the body can absorb. In this form, tiny droplets of silicic acid gel are microencapsulated, making OSA stable and slowly released in the intestine for better absorption.
Why silicon is important for the body
Silicon is a trace element that plays a role in the body's connective tissue and collagen metabolism. It is linked to the structure of skin, hair, nails, bones and joints and is part of the extracellular matrix, where it contributes to collagen synthesis, bone mineralization and tissue elasticity.
Benefits for skin, hair and nails
Studies on stabilized orthosilicic acid (ch‑OSA) show improvements in skin surface, elasticity and microstructure after 20 weeks of supplementation in people with photoaged skin. The same type of OSA‑based silicon supplements have also shown reduced hair and nail fragility and increased hair shaft strength over 9 months, compared with placebo.
Living Silica™ Acacia Gum‑OSA Powder provides silicon in a similarly bioavailable OSA form and is therefore used to support skin firmness, hair quality and nail strength in people who want to optimize collagen‑related structures.
Support for joints, bones and connective tissue
Silicon participates in the formation of collagen and proteoglycans in bone and cartilage, contributing to bone mineralization and joint health according to experimental and clinical data on OSA‑based silicon supplements. Improved availability of silicon may support normal structure in tendons, ligaments and other connective tissue, which is relevant for physical activity, aging and recovery.
Bioavailability: why OSA and acacia gum are an advantage
Orthosilicic acid is the monomeric form of silicon that the body can actually absorb, whereas many plant‑based or colloidal silicon sources have lower uptake. In a human crossover study, stabilized OSA had markedly higher absorption and urinary excretion of silicon than plant‑based silicon from horsetail and colloidal silicic acid.
In Living Silica™ Acacia Gum‑OSA Powder, OSA is stabilized by acacia gum, which:
- creates microencapsulation that makes OSA stable and slowly released in the intestine,
- may improve bioavailability through controlled release,
This provides a silicon source with high absorption and good tolerability.
Product quality and purity
Living Silica™ Acacia Gum‑OSA is described as perhaps the purest and most well‑studied silicon available. It contains no additives, preservatives, sugar or gluten. It has a standardized content of silicon and silicic acid. The formulation is manufactured under GMP/HACCP‑controlled processes and uses EU‑approved silicic acid gel as the source of silicon in dietary supplements, in line with EFSA regulations for OSA‑based ingredients.
Who is Living Silica™ Acacia Gum‑OSA for?
This silicon supplement is especially suitable for people who want to:
- support skin, hair and nails with aging, cosmetic goals or after stress or strain,
- provide extra nutritional support for joints, bones and connective tissue,
- obtain a bioavailable source of silicon without synthetic additives
