topic Re: Bamboo Extract in Wellness

Bamboo Extract

4kitties — Sat, 22 Apr 2023 14:52:13 GMT

I am interested in starting to take this supplement, Micro Ingredients Organic Bamboo Extract Powder, that you have mentioned here. I found it on Amazon, but it does not state that it is the 20:1 extract. You had posted a picture of it on another thread.

This is what it on Amazon now. Doyou think it is the same? I am going to order it if it is.

Re: Bamboo Extract

SilleeMee — Sat, 22 Apr 2023 15:25:43 GMT

@4kitties

Not sure about that ratio but more importantly is the percentage of silica present in the product. Most silica extracts contain only about 70% silica and the other 30%, in this case, is from the bamboo plant itself.

I am not taking the bamboo silica extract now. I have switched to taking 100% pure silicon dioxide. I take 1/4-teaspoon daily. It's a very fine tasteless white powder which dissolves in liquids almost instantly with no grittiness as some have found with the bamboo silica.

This is the silicon dioxide I am currently taking, from Amazon. Only available in one size and it's a big bag so you'll have it forever...lol!

Re: Bamboo Extract

4kitties — Sat, 22 Apr 2023 15:31:44 GMT

@SilleeMee

Thank you so much for your response. I had a dexascan yesterday and my density had gone down a bit. Big surprise to me, and I would like to get a grip on this before it could get any worse. All of my previous scans had been normal. I have not yet discussed this with my doctor, but want to have a plan in place when I do.

I like the 1/4 tsp. dosage! Surely I can handle that!🤣🤣

Again, thank you!💕

Re: Bamboo Extract

SilleeMee — Sat, 22 Apr 2023 15:41:07 GMT

@4kitties

If you prefer the bamboo silica, Microingredients brand is good.

...and you're welcome!

Re: Bamboo Extract

Shelbelle — Sat, 22 Apr 2023 16:01:02 GMT

Just FYI, I prefer taking caps not using powders. I use Swanson Bamboo caps or I take NOW Silica Complex tablets. I dont like mixing powders into liquids if I dont have to.

Re: Bamboo Extract

SilleeMee — Sat, 22 Apr 2023 15:59:18 GMT

@Shelbelle wrote:
Just FYI, I prefer taking caps not using powders. I use Swanson Bamboo caps or I take NOW Silica Complex caps. I dont like mixing powders into liquids if I dont have to.

@Shelbelle

One of the biggest reasons why I prefer powder supps over caps is that you get pure ingredients in the powders whereas with caps there are usually other ingredients such as fillers or some other thing in them. Plus the cost difference is significantly lower with powders.

Re: Bamboo Extract

4kitties — Sat, 22 Apr 2023 15:59:35 GMT

@Shelbelle

Thanks. Will check out the capsules.

Re: Bamboo Extract

Icegoddess — Sat, 22 Apr 2023 15:59:46 GMT

I mix mine in my yogurt.

Be aware that if you have thyroid disease, they recommend you not take Bamboo Extract for long periods of time. I took the BE for several months before getting a bone scan, but stopped afterwards because of that recommendation. I recently started back using the silicon dioxide since there are no warning about using it with thyroid disease. I think it probably falls into the category of avoiding goitrogenics and cruciferous vegetables when you have thyroid disease. That doesn't mean you can't ever eat them, just to be careful about eating a lot of them.

Re: Bamboo Extract

Shelbelle — Sat, 22 Apr 2023 16:04:49 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
@Shelbelle wrote:
Just FYI, I prefer taking caps not using powders. I use Swanson Bamboo caps or I take NOW Silica Complex caps. I dont like mixing powders into liquids if I dont have to.

@Shelbelle
One of the biggest reasons why I prefer powder supps over caps is that you get pure ingredients in the powders whereas with caps there are usually other ingredients such as fillers or some other thing in them. Plus the cost difference is significantly lower with powders.

I understand but I dont drink a lot of beverages, especially hot ones where I can on a daily basis mix powders into them. I do use Benefiber and mix that in a small glass of water each morning . I take so many supp for my arthritis and other things the additives dont bother me. Of course I do read the lables before buying. I trust the brands I buy to be as pure as they can be.

Re: Bamboo Extract

Shelbelle — Sat, 22 Apr 2023 16:07:57 GMT

Re: Bamboo Extract

4kitties — Sat, 22 Apr 2023 16:16:53 GMT

@Icegoddess

Thank you for that information about the thyroid. So far my thyroid is okay, but it is good to know about any contraindications.

Re: Bamboo Extract

Witchy Woman — Sat, 22 Apr 2023 17:36:55 GMT

@SilleeMee

You are right when you say it will last forever

I've been mixing mine with Greek yogurt and blackberries. Cannot tell there is anything in it at all.

Re: Bamboo Extract

JeanLouiseFinch — Sat, 22 Apr 2023 19:08:33 GMT

These are the capsules I'm taking.

$22 + change/365 count

Re: Bamboo Extract

Shelbelle — Sat, 22 Apr 2023 21:47:07 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:
These are the capsules I'm taking.
$22 + change/365 count

The 730 count is $35 on Amazon

Re: Bamboo Extract

JeanLouiseFinch — Sat, 22 Apr 2023 22:29:36 GMT

@Shelbelle wrote:
@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:
These are the capsules I'm taking.
$22 + change/365 count

The 730 count is $35 on Amazon

Thanks @Shelbelle I just realized my $22 price point is inaccurate now too. That's what I paid on my initial purchase when I set up the subscription. Now it's bumped to $25, but your deal is better. Even moreso on subscription. I'm adjusting mine.

Re: Bamboo Extract

Effie54 — Sat, 22 Apr 2023 22:51:14 GMT

Thank you for this post. I was going to ask @SilleeMee the same question. This information helps! Thank you ladies!

Re: Bamboo Extract

Shelbelle — Sat, 22 Apr 2023 22:52:28 GMT

I may try yours when my NOW is gone, it has 180 in it so I have a way to go, just one per day.

Re: Bamboo Extract

4kitties — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 00:59:04 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch

Thank you for the capsule recommendation.

Re: Bamboo Extract

cantdrive55 — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 21:47:46 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch

@Shelbelle

@SilleeMee

Than you for this interesting thread. The Pure capsules are not standardized to any percentage, unlike Swanson and NOW. In your opinion, is this a cause for concern?

Re: Bamboo Extract

SilleeMee — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 22:05:21 GMT

@cantdrive55 wrote:
@JeanLouiseFinch
@Shelbelle
@SilleeMee

Than you for this interesting thread. The Pure capsules are not standardized to any percentage, unlike Swanson and NOW. In your opinion, is this a cause for concern?

@cantdrive55

Most all bamboo silica extracts contain around 70% silicon dioxide. The other 30% is made up of plant parts, bamboo in this case. Not much difference between brands other than what they may contain as fillers.

For horsetail silica extract, that one contains about 25% silicon dioxide.