Clinical Applications:
Reduces Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Thickens and Strengthens Hair
 Strengthens Nails
Supports Healthy Bone Mineral Density
 Supports Bone Flexibility
Promotes Connective Tissue Formation for Healthy Joints
 
Product Information:
Silicon and Choline-Stabilized Orthosilicic Acid
Silicon is a ubiquitous element present in various tissues of the human body. It performs an important role in connective tissue health, especially in the formation of the organic matrix (e.g., collagen and glycosaminoglycan formation).  Cereal/grain-based products and vegetables are the main dietary sources of silicon, but modern processing is likely to reduce intake from
these sources. Soluble silicon is found as orthosilicic acid (OSA) in beverages and water. Because regular orthosilicic acid is highly unstable, leading it to form polymers, and because the polymers are too large for the human body to absorb, Beauty Complex features patented “choline stabilization” technology. This stabilization prevents polymers from forming, ensuring optimal absorption of orthosilicic acid. Choline-stabilized orthosilicic acid (ch-OSA) is a bioavailable form of silicon that has been found to increase the hydroxyproline concentration in the dermis of animals. Furthermore, the ch-OSA in Beauty Complex is clinically proven for your assurance.
“Beauty Proteins” and Orthosilicic Acid ch-OSA helps naturally nourish the body’s beauty proteins: collagen, elastin, andkeratin. Collagen is the body’s main structural protein. It makes up 70% of skin and gives skin its strength and elasticity. It forms 30% of bone to give bones theflexibility they need to withstand impact. Additionally, the collagen fibers in bone are the binding sites for calcium and other bone minerals. Collagen is also the major component of fascia, cartilage, ligaments, and tendons. Unfortunately, collagen production begins decreasing at age 18. By the age of 40, the decrease is about 1% per year. For women, the decline equates to a loss of 7% ofskin thickness every 10 years. Following menopause, the decline in thickness accelerates to as much as 1.13% annually, while skin elasticity degrades 0.55% per year. Adequate collagen production correlates with healthy bones and strong hair and nails. For years, OSA was the focus of intense research because it was viewed as a potential collagen generator. As a result of that research, the molecular complex known ch-OSA was created. Choline not only has the positively charged nitrogen atom that forms the vital bond with OSA, but according to leading collagen researchers, choline transports the orthosilicic acid into target cells where it activates the pathways involved in collagen production. Clinical trials also suggest that beyond its ability to generate collagen, ch-OSA promotes keratin and elastin formation—two proteins that assist in skin elasticity and hair tensile strength. 
Beauty Complex features clinically tested ch-OSA® (choline-stabilized orthosilicic acid) complemented with biotin. ch-OSA naturally helps nourish yourbody’s beauty proteins by supporting and activating enzymes used by collagen-generating cells to make collagen. Regular orthosilicic acid (OSA) has to bestabilized to avoid polymerization, a process that decreases bioavailability. ch-OSA’s patented choline-stabilization technology prevents polymers from formingand ensures OSA’s optimal absorption. By combining ch-OSA with biotin, Beauty Complex offers an even greater level of beauty support.
Biotin, as an essential component of carboxylase enzymes, has diverse roles in maintaining health. While overt biotin deficiency is known to result in skin irritation and hair loss, anecdotal evidence suggests that biotin supplementation supports healthy hair growth, and supplementing with biotin is a common method for enhancing skin health and hair and nail strength. Studies testing the effects of biotin on nail health suggest that biotin supplementation improves nail thickness and reduces splitting. In one study, 91% of subjects showed definite improvement with firmer and harder finger nails after 5.5+/-2.3 months of 2.5mg/d biotin. Higher doses of biotin (9mg to 16 mg/d) are used to support healthy lipid and glucose metabolism; and more recently, doses up to 300mg/d have been used to support muscle function related to neurologichealth.