Silicon

The role of silicon in the body

Silicon plays a role in the synthesis of the structural proteins that give our tissues cohesion and elasticity. Collagen, the body’s main supportive protein, needs silicon for its formation and stabilisation. Elastin, responsible for the flexibility of blood vessels and skin, also depends on this trace element. Keratin, the main component of hair and nails, has its synthesis optimised by an adequate silicon intake. Silicon also contributes to bone mineralisation by helping calcium bind to the bone’s protein framework.

Organic silicon versus mineral silicon

Silicon exists in two main forms. Mineral silicon, or silica, is very poorly absorbed by the human body. Organic silicon, bound to a carbon atom and a hydroxyl group, easily crosses cell membranes and has much higher bioavailability. The most common forms of organic silicon are monomethylsilanetriol, choline-stabilised orthosilicic acid, and silicon-rich plant extracts such as horsetail, tabasheer bamboo and nettle. Each of these forms has specific benefits that our team can explain in detail.

Benefits for bones, joints and connective tissue

Silicon is particularly valuable for bone and joint health. It stimulates the activity of osteoblasts, the cells that build bone tissue, and helps prevent the age-related loss of bone density. At the joint level, it supports cartilage regeneration by aiding the production of glycosaminoglycans, the molecules that make up cartilage matrix. People with joint stiffness, osteoarthritis or bone fragility particularly benefit from regular organic silicon supplementation.

Silicon and natural beauty

Silicon is often called the beauty mineral because of its visible effects on skin, hair and nails. It stimulates skin collagen production, improving firmness and elasticity. Hair becomes stronger, shinier and grows faster. Brittle, splitting nails regain their strength. These visible effects, seen after a few weeks of regular use, reflect a deeper action on connective tissue quality throughout the body.

Complementary nutrients

Silicon becomes even more effective when combined with other synergistic nutrients. Vitamin D3 and silicon work together to optimise bone calcium fixation. Shilajit, rich in fulvic acid, improves the absorption of silicon and other minerals. Plant proteins supply the amino acids needed to build the collagen that silicon helps structure. Premium brands such as Solgar offer silicon forms of exceptional purity and bioavailability.

Your silicon destination in Paris 12e

Visit Herba Barona at 10 rue Théophile Roussel, Paris, to discover our full range of silicon supplements. Our team will guide you to the silicon form best suited to your needs, whether you’re looking for bone, joint, hair or skin support, and will advise you on the ideal duration and dosage for your routine.

The silicon supplements available at Herba Barona in Paris are selected for the quality of their ingredients and the scientific documentation behind them. We favour standardised extracts with guaranteed levels of active compounds, backed by published clinical studies. Dosages match those used in research protocols. Every brand we carry (Dynveo, Novoma, Doctor’s Best, Now Foods, Be-Life, Ayur-vana) applies rigorous quality controls: independent laboratory testing, purity and concentration checks, and full traceability. This scientific rigour is what sets Herba Barona apart from shops selling generic products. On sale in our Paris shop.

Silicon supplements are often more effective when combined synergistically. At Herba Barona in Paris, our team helps you build a personalised routine by pairing the right actives at the right doses. These combinations aren’t marketing — they’re synergies backed by nutritional research. Our in-store advisors know these interactions and will point you towards the combinations best suited to your profile and goals. Feel free to ask for advice during your visit to our Paris 12e shop.

Buying in person at our Paris shop comes with real advantages: personalised advice from a specialist, the chance to compare products side by side, checked labels and expiry dates, immediate collection and a guarantee of authenticity. For supplements sensitive to heat or humidity, buying in-store is particularly recommended. Our team welcomes you warmly and helps you find the products best suited to your situation. Find Herba Barona at 10 rue Théophile Roussel, Paris 12e (Ledru-Rollin or Bastille metro), Tuesday to Saturday, 9:30am to 6:30pm.

Silicon is the second most abundant element in the Earth’s crust after oxygen, yet it’s one of the trace elements we’re most commonly deficient in. Essential to the formation of collagen, elastin and keratin, silicon plays a fundamental structural role in the body. Our silicon reserves decline progressively with age, dropping by more than 80% after age 40 compared with their peak at birth. At Herba Barona, our shop at 10 rue Théophile Roussel in Paris’s 12th arrondissement, we offer 7 carefully selected silicon supplements to address this growing deficiency.

At Herba Barona, we welcome you to our Paris shop for personalised advice on choosing your supplements. Our team is here to listen and guide you towards the products best suited to your needs.

• Address: 10 rue Théophile Roussel, 75012 Paris
• Metro: Ledru-Rollin (line 8) or Bastille (lines 1, 5, 8)
• Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 9:30am–6:30pm
• Phone: +33 1 43 42 43 80