Solgar Oceanic Silica 25 mg 50 Vegetable Capsules are a food supplement providing 25 mg of elemental silicon from powdered red algae, a type of seaweed. The capsules are suitable for vegetarians and vegans, and can be taken as 1 or 2 capsules a day.

Key Features

25 mg elemental silicon per capsule: The silicon comes from powdered red algae (Lithothamnium calcareum), which Solgar describes as an oceanic source of trace minerals.
Flexible daily amount: The directions allow 1 to 2 capsules a day.
Vegan and vegetarian: Solgar lists the product as vegan and vegetarian, and the capsule shell is made from hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose rather than gelatin.
Kosher: Solgar lists the product as kosher.
Plant-derived magnesium stearate: The magnesium stearate is made from vegetable stearic acid.

What is silica?

Silica is a mineral that occurs naturally in the earth's crust. Solgar describes it as the second most available mineral in the world. In this product it is supplied as elemental silicon from powdered red algae.

What is red algae?

Red algae is a type of seaweed found in salt water. This product uses powdered red algae (Lithothamnium calcareum) as its source of silica.

Is Oceanic Silica suitable for vegans?

Yes. Solgar lists Oceanic Silica as vegan and vegetarian. The capsule shell is made from hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose, and the magnesium stearate is made from vegetable stearic acid.

How many capsules should I take?

Solgar's directions are 1 to 2 vegetable capsules a day. With 50 capsules in the pack, that is between 25 and 50 days' supply.

Vegetarian

Vegan

Ingredients

Active ingredient: Silica (from powdered red algae [Lithothamnium calcareum]) providing elemental silicon. Each capsule provides 25 mg of elemental silicon.

Other ingredients: Bulking agents (microcrystalline cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose). Vegetable capsule shell (hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose). Anti-caking agents (silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate made from vegetable stearic acid).