Silica
Silica
Silica facts
- Silica is a trace mineral
- Silica is also known as silicon
- Silica (or silicon) is not silicone
Silica is one of the trace minerals, which means only a small amount of it is required in the diet to ensure good health.
Silica is also known as silicon, which is short for silicon dioxide. The two name (silica and silicon) can be used interchangeably and denote exactly the same mineral.
Silica (or silicon) is not silicone, which is a man-made industrial substance generally used in breast enlargement operations and for other industrial purposes.
