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None of it actually touches the lining of the stomach or intestines.
It passes through unchanged, and does nothing while inside
i cant find that information now, not sure where i read it. but here is a quote (link below):
"Vitamin Deficiency
Medline Plus indicates that long-term silica use may result in loss of other essential vitamins from the body. For instance, silica supplements contain an enzyme called thiaminese, which destroys the vitamin thiamine or vitamin B1 in the body. After long-term use, you may discover that you are now thiamine deficient, which can lead to loss of muscle control and eventual paralysis. Medline Plus also warns that supplements labeled thiaminase-free have not been validated and are not guaranteed to be safe since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration does not regulate supplement companies.
Excessive Urination
Vital Health Zone says that silica supplements may cause excessive urination that is counteracted in people that have edema. Also, it recommends that you consume plenty of water while taking silica in order to prevent dehydration and subsequent ill effects. Traditional suggestions of eight glasses of water a day would be a bare minimum while taking this supplement. The need to overhydrate may also lead to low potassium levels since potassium is flushed out of your system.
Kidney Function
The University of Maryland Medical Center says that prolonged use of silica supplements in any form is not recommended. Severe kidney trouble may occur after prolonged use. Kidney stones have been reported in people taking silica supplements, which may be due to a buildup of silica in the body since only a small amount is needed for the body to function properly. Also, general kidney deterioration, which is irreversible, will eventually occur with excess silica in your system."
http://www.livestrong.com/article/288425-side-effects-of-silica-supplements/
if you eat it, it will touch your stomach lining and intestines. as small glass-like particles. in moderation it probably wouldnt hurt you, but over a few years using it every day - it could be dangerous.
when your looking at a product like this, and you look at the "research" be careful of these words: sources say (state), may (instead of does), can be linked, or anything from a third party source such as "many people state" these are all ways of avoiding legal issues from claims made by manufactures. ive seen research saying it cures cancer, garlic has also been reported to cure cancer. also look for what isnt stated, especially where statistics are shown. one small detail will really change a statistic.
another way to think about all of this: if you give a lab rat an injection of 1 liter of distilled water, it will probably have some adverse side effects. give another lab rat warfarin (used in rat poison) mixed with corn at 1ppm it wouldnt have any side effects.
edited to add: "and thats all i got to say about that" - Forrest Gump
