What is  Silica Horsetail Herb Extract?

Vitacost Silica Horsetail Herb Extract is a high-quality extract of horsetail herb, standardized to the active ingredient silica (an organic form of the mineral silicon). Silica is the primary source of silicon in the diet. It’s found in plant-derived foods such as cereals, rice and grasses. Scientists believe the health-promoting properties of horsetail are due to its silica content.*

Horsetail (Equisetum arvense), is a perennial, non-flowering plant found throughout parts of Europe, Asia, the Middle East and North America. It’s a descendant of huge, tree-like plants that thrived millions of years ago during the Paleozoic Era.

How does Silica Horsetail Herb Extract support health?

• Horsetail is comprised of flavonoids, phenolic acids, alkaloids and sterols which may contribute to its antioxidant properties.*
• Adequate silicon intake has been linked to healthy bone density.*

Why choose  Silica Horsetail Herb Extract?

• Supplies 1,000 mg of horsetail with 70 mg of silica per single tablet.
• Standardized to ensure consistent levels of the active ingredient in each dose.
• Suitable for vegetarians.

* 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.