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Super Silica Plus

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Horsetail 600 mg
Silicon 20 mg
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Score71
A focused horsetail, silica, MSM, and biotin blend offers convenient hair-and-nail support. Unclear silicon delivery and a hidden absorption base limit transparency.
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Quantity:60 Tablet(s) • (60 servings)
Goals:
Nail Health
Hair Health

Score 71

A focused horsetail, silica, MSM, and biotin blend offers convenient hair-and-nail support. Unclear silicon delivery and a hidden absorption base limit transparency.
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Analysis

Horsetail extract at 600 mg gives the formula a substantial botanical base. MSM at 250 mg, colloidal silica at 20 mg, and biotin at 100 mcg provide smaller structural and nutritional additions.

The label does not identify the horsetail species, silica yield, or standardization. A 10 mg ActiSorb base is proprietary, so its contribution cannot be assessed.

The one-tablet serving and 60-day supply are convenient for routine use. Users seeking higher-dose MSM, a defined silicon source, or stronger biotin coverage may find the formula modest.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking botanical hair and nail support
  • Users who prefer one tablet daily
  • People comfortable with horsetail-based formulas
Best for
  • Hair and nail nutrient support
  • Horsetail supplementation
  • Low-complexity beauty routines

Pros

  • Substantial horsetail amount
  • Includes MSM and silica
  • One-tablet serving
  • Long supply per container

Cons

  • Horsetail is not standardized
  • Silica bioavailability is unclear
  • MSM and biotin are modest
  • ActiSorb base is undisclosed

Warnings

  • Horsetail may have a mild diuretic effect and may not suit users taking diuretic medicines.
  • The unspecified horsetail species makes thiaminase and purity characteristics harder to assess.
  • Biotin can interfere with some laboratory tests, though the 100 mcg amount here is modest.

Nutrient quality

75 High impact

The active amounts are substantial and closely fit hair and nail support. Uncertain silica absorption and unstandardized horsetail limit ingredient quality.

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Ingredient transparency

71 High impact

Active weights are disclosed and no major dose is fully hidden. The branded base, horsetail quality, full directions, and inactive ingredients remain unclear.

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Customer satisfaction

64 Moderate impact

The average customer rating is strong. The rating base is sufficient for moderate confidence in the average, while specific review experiences were not supplied.

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Value for money

74 High impact

Reasonable serving economics and relevant actives provide fair value. Uncertain active yield keeps it from comparing strongly with better-characterized silica products.

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Goals

Nail Health
Impact
Highest effect
B Goal FitB Strength of SupportA- CoverageA- Formula Quality
Silicon · 20 mgBiotin · 100 mcgHorsetail · 600 mg

Silica, horsetail, MSM, and biotin address nail cross-linking, sulfur supply, and keratin metabolism. The silica and horsetail amounts give the formula useful structural depth.

Biotin is modest and the horsetail silica yield is not clearly standardized. A small proprietary absorption blend slightly reduces transparency without dominating the formula.

Study evidence
Biotin Supportive 8 studies
Horsetail Not classified

No linked studies yet.

Silicon Supportive 2 studies
Hair Health
Impact
High effect
C+ Goal FitC Strength of SupportC CoverageB- Formula Quality
Biotin · 100 mcg

Silica, horsetail, MSM, and biotin provide a relevant mix for hair strength and keratin support. The formula is better suited to improving resilience and breakage than addressing common causes of shedding.

The silica amount appears useful, but the colloidal form and the horsetail extract lack strong absorption and standardization details. Clear weights help assessment, while the small proprietary base adds little certainty.

Study evidence
Biotin Supportive 4 studies
Horsetail Not classified

No linked studies yet.

Silicon Supportive 2 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Total Carbohydrates
1 Gram(s)
Biotin
100 mcg
Horsetail aerial extract
600 mg
MSM
250 mg
Colloidal Hydrophilic Silica
20 mg
ActiSorb Base
10 mg
Adults 18–50
Report overview
Horsetail · 600 mg OverallScore58
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

The large aerial-extract amount and separately listed silica provide a substantial active contribution, but the horsetail lacks species and standardization details. The tablet format may release more slowly than a capsule or liquid. Clear ingredient weights help with dose assessment, while the unstandardized extract offers limited value at its serving cost.

Silicon · 20 mg OverallScore57
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB- Value

The stated silica amount converts to a useful elemental silicon dose. Form quality is uncertain because colloidal hydrophilic silica lacks clear absorption data here, while the large horsetail extract is not standardized for silica. The low serving cost helps, but unclear source and yield disclosure reduce confidence in practical value.

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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Effect of oral intake of choline-stabilized orthosilicic acid on skin, nails and hair in women with photodamaged skin.
    Barel A; Calomme M; Timchenko A; De Paepe K; Demeester N; Rogiers V; Clarys P; Vanden Berghe D · Archives of dermatological research · 2006
    Randomized trial50 participantsHair Health Nail Health forSilicon
  2. Nail Supplements: When, How, and Why?
    Zaraa I; Richert B · Skin appendage disorders · 2026
    Narrative reviewNail Health forSilicon
  3. The Role of Sesbania grandiflora-Derived Biotin and Bambusa arundinacea-Derived Silica Extracts in Promoting Hair, Skin, and Nail Health: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Study.
    Patel MN; Maheshvari J; Patel N · Cureus · 2025
    Randomized trial105 participantsHair Health Nail Health forBiotin
  4. Low serum biotinidase activity in children with valproic acid monotherapy.
    Schulpis KH; Karikas GA; Tjamouranis J; Regoutas S; Tsakiris S · Epilepsia · 2001
    Clinical trial125 participantsHair Health forBiotin
  5. Vitamins A, B, C, and D: A Short Review for the Dermatologist.
    Coerdt KM; Goggins CA; Khachemoune A · Alternative therapies in health and medicine · 2021
    Narrative reviewHair Health forBiotin
  6. The Infatuation With Biotin Supplementation: Is There Truth Behind Its Rising Popularity? A Comparative Analysis of Clinical Efficacy versus Social Popularity.
    Soleymani T; Lo Sicco K; Shapiro J · Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD · 2018
    Narrative reviewHair Health forBiotin
  7. Effect of oral intake of choline-stabilized orthosilicic acid on hair tensile strength and morphology in women with fine hair
    R R Wickett, E Kossmann, A Barel, N Demeester, P Clarys, D Vanden Berghe, M Calomme · Archives of Dermatological Research · 2007
    Randomized trial48 participantsHair Health forSilicon
  8. Biotin for the treatment of nail disease: what is the evidence?
    Lipner SR; Scher RK · The Journal of dermatological treatment · 2018
    Narrative reviewNail Health forBiotin
  9. Treatment of brittle fingernails and onychoschizia with biotin: scanning electron microscopy.
    Colombo VE; Gerber F; Bronhofer M; Floersheim GL · Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 1991
    Other32 participantsNail Health forBiotin
  10. Treatment of brittle nail with a hydroxypropyl chitosan-based lacquer, alone or in combination with oral biotin: A randomized, assessor-blinded trial.
    Chiavetta A; Mazzurco S; Secolo MP; Tomarchio G; Milani M · Dermatologic therapy · 2020
    Randomized trial50 participantsNail Health forBiotin
  11. Vitamins and minerals: their role in nail health and disease.
    Scheinfeld N; Dahdah MJ; Scher R · Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD · 2007
    Narrative reviewNail Health forBiotin