Question
Is bamboo extract at 400 mg a day safe to take every day? Is it a good source of silica that the body needs?
Answer
Silica is a micronutrient that occurs in many natural foods (see some of the earlier answers on this expert page) that unless one has been diagnosed by a medical doctor or nutritionist as being deficient in this mineral, by having blood work, it doesn’t make sense to take supplements of this trace nutrient – so I lean toward the idea that there is no safe dosage to take in supplemental form if you are not truly deficient.
Please note that the information provided is for educational purposes only and is not meant to diagnose or treat medical conditions. Consult with your medical physician regarding appropriateness of using herbs in your healing process.
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