5 replies to this topic

[Stefanovic]

what's the best choice between those two and where can I order it for a cheaper price?

[Luminosity]

I used to use Jarrowsil and it was a good product, but I've switched to Cola de Caballo (Horsetail) extract by Amazon Therapeutics. It is a much more potent form of organic silica. You can get it from Vitacost.com. Herbspro also sells it as do a number of other places including the manufacturer. I have found Herbspro and
Amazon Therapeutics to have some problems. I can't speak to the other sellers. Swanson's may be carrying this soon. They are an honest company although their shipping takes too long to where I live for my taste.

[niner]

There is a lot of published research with BioSil; none that I know of with JarrowSil, though some may have happened since the last time I looked. After using BioSil for a long time, I decided to take a chance with JarrowSil, reasoning that as it was a stabilized soluble form of silicon, as is BioSil, it should have the same properties. Obviously, it costs a lot less... It's kind of like the situation with Pycnogenol, a branded bine bark extract versus a generic pine bark extract. You have to pay a lot more to get the brand name.

I've read that the horsetail products have poor bioavailability. (sorry for lack of refs)

[Stefanovic]

indeed, jarrosil is cheaper, but is it reliable and as good as biosil? Havent placed any orders yet.

[8bitmore]

indeed, jarrosil is cheaper, but is it reliable and as good as biosil? Havent placed any orders yet.

Yes, that is what niner was alluding to in his post: Jarrowsil may be as good as Biosil but you're not going to know objectively beforehand because there is no published research on Jarrowsil. My personal take: Biosil lasts a long time in the 30ml bottles, I've been taking it for 4+ months (tapered down to 3 drops daily after a couple of months) and feel good on it; it helps not just skin but also digestion which is strong plus point and makes the whole thing feel very wholesome overall. Give either product a try and report back here, it is the easiest way of building knowledge on the subject without having research available.

Edited by 8bitmore, 17 May 2012 - 01:35 PM.

[JohnD60]

I have been using JarrowSil for about 2 years. 7 drops a day, whatever that adds up to. FWIW, I am told I have amazing skin for a 51 YO male, but taking Jarrowsil is far from the only thing I do to enhance and protect my skin. I was unaware that jarrow was less expensive than BioSil, Jarrow is actually a relatively high priced line of supplements. I generally like their compunding and pill forms and packaging. My rationale is that since they have a broad and high priced line of supplements that they have a lot to loose if they put out a product that is inferior or ineffective.

Edited by JohnD60, 21 May 2012 - 09:33 PM.