BioSil, 90 Vegetarian Capsules

BioSil's active ingredient is choline-stabilized orthosilicic acid (ch-OSA), a patented, bioavailable form of silicon. It is not made from collagen; instead it helps support the body's own collagen production. Collagen is the structural protein behind smooth skin, thick hair and strong nails, and BioSil is taken for all three, as well as for bones and joints.

Each vegetarian capsule provides 6 mg of silicon with 112 mg of choline, with cellulose and water as the only other ingredients. The 90-capsule bottle is the everyday size: taken as directed, it lasts about six weeks. Hair and nails grow slowly, so this is a supplement to stay with rather than judge in a week.

• 90 vegetarian capsules
• 6 mg silicon (as ch-OSA) per capsule
• Not made from collagen
• Cellulose capsule

Collagen is the key structural protein for creating smooth skin, thick strong hair, and strong nails. During youth, you have a rich abundance of collagen. In addition, the collagen forms itself in a resilient “tight mesh” matrix. This “ideal” collagen condition prevents wrinkles from forming, gives skin elasticity, and helps create thick and strong hair. But starting at age 21, collagen diminishes by 1% per year. That’s when the vital collagen “mesh” begins to loosen. By age 30, the signs of reduced collagen on skin, hair and nails become visible.

Order online for same-day delivery across Halifax, Bedford and Dartmouth with Luminate Express, or have it shipped anywhere in Canada. You can also pick it up from either store — we'll email you when it's ready.