Bamboo extract

Bamboo extract – plant source of silicon in supplements

Bamboo extract is a vegetable raw material that is used in nutritional supplements, often because of its natural content silicon (usually in the form of silica). In this category you will find supplements in which bamboo extract is part of the composition, both as a single ingredient and in complex formulas.

What is bamboo extract?

Bamboo extract is extracted from parts of the bamboo plant, usually species such as Bambusa vulgaris or Bambusa arundinacea. The extract is known for its naturally occurring silicon dioxide (silica). On supplement labels this is often stated as bamboo extract, bamboo extract or as an extract with a specified silica percentage.

Bamboo extract in supplement formulas

In orthomolecular supplements, bamboo extract is regularly used as a vegetable source of silicon, for example in formulas built around minerals, botanicals or multi-ingredient blends. The role of bamboo extract within a product is determined by the chosen extract quality, standardization and the total composition of the formula.

What forms does bamboo extract come in?

• Standardized bamboo extract: often stating a silica percentage on the label.
• Powder or capsule: depending on the product form and dosage choice of the brand.
• Complex formulas: combinations with other minerals, plant extracts or micronutrients.

Reading the label: what do you pay attention to?

• Silica content: is it indicated what percentage or milligram of silica the extract contains?
• Botanical origin: the bamboo species used is stated (e.g. Bambusa-kind)?
• Form: extract or powder and whether it is a mono-ingredient or part of a blend.
• Dosage per daily portion: compare how much bamboo extract and/or silica is present per recommended dosage.
• Additions: check excipients and fillers if you are looking for the cleanest possible formula.

Bamboo extract and silicon

Bamboo extract is not silicon in itself, but a vegetable source in which silicon occurs naturally, usually as silica. This distinction is relevant when comparing supplements, because silicon can also be offered in other forms, such as synthetic or organically bound variants. The label provides insight into which form has been used.

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