RESEARCH
The Science Behind COLASIL®
Explore the science behind COLASIL®, including why OSA must be stabilized, how each ingredient fits the formula, and published research on silicon and collagen biology.
A Different Approach to Collagen Support
Collagen helps give structure to skin, bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, and other connective tissues. Your body continually breaks down older collagen and forms new collagen as part of normal tissue renewal.
COLASIL® takes a different approach. Instead of making collagen peptides the main ingredient, it places stabilized OSA—a soluble form of silicon—at the center of a formula focused on the body’s natural collagen-forming process.*
Your body forms the collagen. COLASIL® provides the stabilized OSA.*
FORMULA TRANSPARENCY
How Each Ingredient Fits the Formula
COLASIL® is centered on stabilized OSA. CoQ10, taurine, Bambusa vulgaris sprout extract, and hydrolyzed marine collagen complete the formula. Each has a defined role.
Stabilized Orthosilicic Acid
Stabilized OSA is the soluble form of silicon at the center of the COLASIL® formula.
Coenzyme Q10
CoQ10 is a naturally occurring compound involved in normal cellular energy production and included as a complementary component.*
Taurine
Taurine is an amino sulfonic acid naturally present in the body and included as a complementary component.
Bambusa vulgaris Sprout Extract
Bambusa vulgaris sprout extract provides a plant-derived source of naturally occurring silica.
Hydrolyzed Marine Collagen
Hydrolyzed marine collagen has a specific technical role: it helps keep the OSA stable and soluble within the finished formula. It is not included as a conventional serving of collagen peptides.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Common Questions About COLASIL®
Find clear answers about stabilized OSA, collagen powders, marine-derived collagen, what COLASIL® supports, and how to take it.
What Is Orthosilicic Acid, or OSA?
Orthosilicic acid, or OSA, is a small, soluble form of silicon.*
Because OSA can lose its soluble form, COLASIL® uses a stabilization system designed to help maintain OSA in a soluble form within the finished formula.
What Is the Difference Between Silica and Collagen?
Collagen is a structural protein found throughout the skin, joints, bones, tendons, ligaments, and other connective tissues. Silica is a mineral compound that contains silicon. Orthosilicic acid, or OSA, is a soluble form of silicon. Collagen, silica, and OSA are not the same ingredient.*
Can You Take COLASIL® With Collagen Powder?
COLASIL® and collagen powders are formulated differently. Collagen powders typically provide a serving of collagen-derived peptides and amino acids. COLASIL® is built around stabilized OSA, a soluble form of silicon. Marine-derived collagen is used as part of the OSA stabilization system—not to provide a traditional serving of collagen peptides.*
Some people may choose to take both. Review both product labels and speak with a qualified healthcare professional before combining supplements if you take medication, have a medical condition, or are pregnant or nursing.
COLASIL® contains fish and should not be used by anyone with a fish allergy.
What Does COLASIL® Support?
COLASIL® is designed to support the body’s natural collagen-forming process and connective-tissue structures associated with the skin, joints, bones, hair follicles, and nail beds.*
How Long Does It Take to Notice Results?
Individual experiences vary, and there is no set timeline for noticing changes. Take COLASIL® consistently as directed. Results and timing cannot be guaranteed.
Is COLASIL® a Collagen Powder?
No. COLASIL® is a capsule-based collagen-support formula built around stabilized OSA, not a powder made primarily from collagen peptides.
Marine-derived collagen is used as part of the OSA stabilization system rather than to provide a traditional serving of collagen peptides. COLASIL® contains fish and is not vegan.
How Do You Take COLASIL®?
Take two COLASIL® capsules daily, with or without food. Choose a consistent time that fits your routine so daily use is easy to maintain.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Patent History Relevant to Stabilized OSA
The stabilization approach used in COLASIL® was developed from research documented in an international patent family involving stabilized orthosilicic acid complexes.
These patents describe the development of OSA stabilization systems and provide technical context for the approach used in the COLASIL® formula. They are presented as part of the formula’s documented patent history, not as current patent protection.
EP1092728 · US6335457 · FR2799758 · DE60028152 · CN1202130 · BR0004827 · AR026030 · MXPA00010013 · AU774668 · JP4729161
Referenced Patents
OSA, Silicon & Collagen Research
These publications are provided for scientific background and are not clinical studies of the finished COLASIL® formula.
Reffitt DM, Ogston N, Jugdaohsingh R, et al.
Orthosilicic acid stimulates collagen type I synthesis and osteoblastic differentiation in human osteoblast-like cells in vitro.
Bone. 2003;32(2):127–135.
Jugdaohsingh R.
Silicon and bone health.
Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging. 2007;11(2):99–110.
Further Reading on OSA and Collagen Structure
This research overview brings together published literature on silicon biology, orthosilicic acid stabilization, collagen formation, and connective-tissue structure. It provides additional scientific background relevant to the stabilized OSA approach used in COLASIL®.
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.