Sources, Bioavailability, and Safety of Silicon Derived from Foods and Other Sources Added for Nutritional Purposes in Food Supplements and Functional Foods
Silicon is a microelement that performs a number of important functions in the human body, being involved in the formation and maintenance of normal osteocartilaginous connective tissue, such as skin, hair, and nails, and having beneficial effects in the prevention of cardiovascular and neurodegener...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-09-01
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Series: | Applied Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/10/18/6255 |