NOW Foods Silica Complex 180 Tablets

NOW® Silica Complex is a beauty-and-structure blend built around silica, a naturally occurring element the body uses in the production of collagen and glycosaminoglycans — two structural compounds important for the health of skin and joints, and for strong hair and nails.* Each tablet supplies 40 mg of silica from a 575 mg horsetail (Equisetum) extract complex, along with supporting minerals calcium, zinc, manganese and boron. Together these nutrients support the health of skin, hair and nails — features essential to natural beauty — plus the integrity of joints and bones.*

About the key ingredients

• Silica (from Horsetail Extract Complex) – 40 mg: A naturally occurring element the body uses to produce collagen and glycosaminoglycans, structural compounds important for skin, joint, hair and nail health.*
• Horsetail Extract Complex (Equisetum arvense & hyemale) – 575 mg: A traditional botanical source of bioavailable silica, standing in as the formula's primary silica supply.*
• Calcium, Zinc, Manganese & Boron: Supporting minerals that contribute to structural health of bones, connective tissue, skin and nails.* Learn more about Zinc from the NIH.
• Other ingredients: NOW® uses simple, functional excipients — a plant-based hypromellose (cellulose) capsule or light tablet coating plus flow agents such as stearic acid and silicon dioxide — with no unnecessary fillers, artificial colors or preservatives.

Who it's for

Silica Complex appeals to adults who want to nourish their hair, skin and nails from within while also supporting joints and bones.* It is a fit for those focused on 'beauty from within' who prefer a plant-based, vegan, mineral-supported silica formula built around traditional horsetail extract.* Because horsetail can have a mild diuretic effect, it is best used by people who can do so with their doctor's awareness if they take related medications.*

Suggested use

Take 1 tablet 1 to 3 times daily, preferably with food. Store in a cool, dry place after opening.

Quality & certifications

• Family Owned Since 1968
• GMP Quality Assured
• Made in the USA
• Kosher
• Non-GMO
• Vegan

Frequently asked questions

How does silica support hair, skin and nails?
Silica is a naturally occurring element the body uses in the production of collagen and glycosaminoglycans — structural compounds that give skin and joints their integrity and support strong hair and nails.* Supplementing silica is a popular approach for 'beauty from within.'*

What is horsetail extract?
Horsetail (Equisetum) is a plant traditionally valued as a natural, bioavailable source of silica. This formula uses a 575 mg horsetail extract complex to supply 40 mg of silica per tablet, alongside supporting minerals.*

How do I take it?
Take one tablet one to three times daily, preferably with food. Because horsetail has a mild diuretic action, talk to your doctor first if you take diuretics or have a liver, kidney or heart condition.*

Cautions & interactions

Because horsetail extract can have a mild diuretic effect, talk to your doctor before use if you take diuretics or other medications, or if you have a liver, kidney or heart condition. Prolonged use of horsetail may affect thiamine (vitamin B1) status in some people, so it is not meant for continuous long-term use without guidance. It is not recommended for pregnant or nursing women. Keep out of reach of children and consult your physician if you have a medical condition.

Allergen information: Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut or sesame ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.

Caution: For adults only. Not recommended for pregnant/nursing women. Consult physician if taking medication (including diuretics), or have a medical condition (especially liver, kidney, heart dysfunction). Keep out of reach of children.

⚠ California Proposition 65 Warning: California Proposition 65 WARNING: Consuming this product can expose you to chemicals, including lead, which are known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/food.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.