BioSil BioSil - BioSil Mini Liquid Vegetarian Capsule, 120 lcaps

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Regular Canadian retail price: $75.98 CAD. Price Vault members pay below retail on this product. Member pricing is private and shown after a free opt-in, with no membership fee, no minimum order and no subscription.

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Why people keep reordering it

Best suited to: noticing thinning hair or brittle nails over months, wants a silicon source with clinical backing, not generic silica, comfortable with a twice-daily capsule routine.

What the research supports

Each mini capsule holds 5 mg of silicon as ch-OSA and 100 mg of choline. The bottle of 120 lasts about two months at two a day.

Trials on this silicon form use about 10 mg of silicon a day.

Hair thickness (evidence: moderate, from randomized controlled trial)

This silicon form drives the same enzyme step that cross-links collagen and keratin in the hair shaft. Trials at a matching dose measured thicker strands and less breakage over months.

Skin elasticity (evidence: moderate, from randomized controlled trial)

The same cross-linking step firms the collagen network under skin. A placebo-controlled trial at this dose found measurably better elasticity and fewer fine lines after 20 weeks.

Nail strength (evidence: limited, from open-label study)

The same mechanism is thought to firm the keratin-collagen structure inside the nail bed. Reports of less brittleness come mostly from smaller, open-label studies rather than controlled trials.

Read the literature: Hair thickness on PubMed, Skin elasticity on PubMed, Nail strength on PubMed.

Is it right for you

Worth it if

noticing thinning hair or brittle nails over months

ch-OSA at this 10 mg silicon dose is the specific form and amount studied for supporting collagen and keratin production tied to hair and nail strength.

wants a silicon source with clinical backing, not generic silica

most silica supplements use forms with poor bioavailability, while ch-OSA is stabilized with choline specifically to keep the silicon absorbable.

comfortable with a twice-daily capsule routine

the studied protocol is split dosing, one capsule morning and one later in the day, not a single large dose.

Look elsewhere if

wants visible results in a week or two

Nothing works on hair or nails that fast. The trials at this ch-OSA dose measured hair thickness at around 90 days, because that is how long the tissue takes to grow out.

already taking a choline supplement or eating a choline-heavy diet

200 mg of added choline here is on top of anything else you're getting, so check your total intake if you're already supplementing choline separately.

looking for a topical fix for existing wrinkles or damaged nails

a topical retinoid or nail-strengthening polish acts locally and faster; this works by supporting new collagen formation over time, not repairing what's already there.

What to expect

Hair and nail studies using this same ch-OSA dose typically showed measurable improvements in hair thickness and nail brittleness after about 20 to 90 days of daily use, with skin elasticity changes reported around the 20-week mark. Nothing here is felt immediately; it's a slow structural effect on collagen, not a same-day change.

How it compares

Compared with plain silica or horsetail extract supplements

ch-OSA is choline-stabilized specifically to keep silicon in a bioavailable orthosilicic acid form, which is what the hair and skin studies actually used. The tradeoff: you pay more for this stabilized, patented form than for a generic silica capsule with an unclear absorption profile.

Product details

Medicinal ingredients

Silicon (choline-stabilised orthosilicic acid), Choline (chloride)

Ingredient form

lcaps

Servings per container

120

Suggested use

Adults: Take 1 capsule 2 times daily or as directed by a health care practitioner.

Country of manufacture

Canada

Certifications

Non-GMO, Made in Canada

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place

Brand

BioSil

How to take it

Adults: Take 1 capsule 2 times daily or as directed by a health care practitioner.

• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Consult a practitioner if you are pregnant, nursing or on medication.

Ingredients

Non-medicinal ingredients

Vegetarian capsule (carbohydrate gum [cellulose], purified water), purified water, silica.

Interactions and cautions

Medications

May interact with certain prescription medications. Review with your pharmacist if you take daily medication.

Timing

Separate from medications by 2 to 4 hours unless directed otherwise by a healthcare practitioner.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.

General

Use only as directed. Discontinue and consult a practitioner if you experience an adverse reaction.

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Free certified advisors are available at 1-888-386-1211, Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm PT.

Questions about BioSil - BioSil Mini Liquid Vegetarian Capsule

Is this the genuine, authentic product?

Yes. It is identical to what you would pay full price for anywhere else, sourced through our authorized supplier relationships.

How is the price below retail?

We buy direct, with nobody in the middle taking a cut, and we sell it for close to what we paid. You see the price privately because you have unlocked the Vault.

How fast does it ship?

Orders placed before 12pm PT are processed the same day and ship within two business days. Shipping is free over $89, and a flat $9.95 under that.

Can I return it?

You have 30 days after it arrives to request a return. Product must be unused, in its original packaging, with proof of purchase, and return shipping is paid by you. Find it cheaper anywhere in Canada and we will match the price.