500 mg · vegan · gluten-free · 90 caps
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Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) is a plant-based supplement valued for its high silica content, a key mineral for structural integrity. It is used to support the health and appearance of skin, hair, and nails, as well as connective tissues like bones and cartilage.
The silica in horsetail is believed to be bioavailable and contributes to the formation of collagen and elastin, essential proteins for skin elasticity and strength. It also plays a role in keratinization, the process by which hair and nails are formed, potentially leading to stronger, healthier growth.
Adults looking to address dull skin, hair thinning, premature ageing. Particularly relevant for people who prefer a targeted single ingredient and who have ruled out an underlying condition that needs medical care first.
Pregnant or nursing women without clinician oversight. People on prescription medication affecting the same pathway should consult a doctor before combining. Side effects are uncommon at recommended doses but mild GI upset can occur when starting.
C · C · emerging-to-moderate human evidence for skin, hair and connective-tissue health
SacredBod's longer take on Horsetail (Equisetum Silica) — context the structured blocks above don't capture.
Horsetail (Equisetum Silica) is a skin, hair & connective tissue supplement used to support skin, hair and connective-tissue health. Horsetail silica for hair, nails and bone. It is available in capsule form and dosed for adults in India and internationally. As a western-tradition entry in the SacredBod catalog, it is positioned as a single-ingredient option that can be used on its own or layered into a broader protocol. Horsetail (Equisetum Silica) works through the mechanisms characteristic of its class — see the mechanism and research sections for detail. It primarily acts on the skin, hair, connective tissue, and effects are dose-dependent, typically becoming measurable within 8-12 weeks for visible skin changes. Consistency matters more than dose size for this category.
Horsetail (Equisetum Silica) carries an evidence grade of C in the SacredBod catalog, reflecting emerging human evidence for skin, hair and connective-tissue health. Horsetail silica for hair, nails and bone. Benefits are cumulative rather than immediate, typically becoming noticeable within 8-12 weeks for visible skin changes, and individual response varies.
A typical dose is 500 mg, taken with food, usually in the morning. Start at the lower end, assess tolerance, and stay consistent; more is not automatically better.
Pregnant or nursing women without clinician oversight. People on prescription medication affecting the same pathway should consult a doctor before combining. Side effects are uncommon at recommended doses but mild GI upset can occur when starting.
Adults looking to address dull skin, hair thinning, premature ageing. Particularly relevant for people who prefer a targeted single ingredient and who have ruled out an underlying condition that needs medical care first.
As part of the Skin, Hair & Connective Tissue category, Horsetail (Equisetum Silica) can be used on its own or layered into a broader protocol — see the Goes with panel for evidence-aligned pairings.
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