Hubner Original Silica Gel 17 fl.oz

I started taking this 5 weeks ago, hoping for some relief from the hairloss I've been experiencing for years now. I had terrible stomach problems (which still exist but are no where near as bad) and that combined with having two children has resulted in a rather pathetic head of hair. My sisters are hairy AF so I'm pretty sure this is nutritional and not genetic. I waited to write a review because I find that is the only way to write an actually useful review, and I know a lot of us read the reviews for insight on which products are actually useful or junk.I had been interested in silica as a supplement for quite a while but had been hesitant to take it because of the cost. I know I could take diatomaceous earth for the silica but I worry about the sourcing and the company being reputable etc. I have stomach problems, I have to be careful, lol. Anyhow, I first tried a horsetail silica supplement, and this did absolutely nothing for me. Since some people seem to be obsessed with colloidal supplements I decided to give this a shot. My skin was the first thing that showed an improvement - it seemed soft yet durable, and stayed moisturized and plump without me having to do anything. Then my acne diminished. Within two weeks I noticed thicker eyebrows. I thought maybe it was in my head but the next time I saw my sister she asked about them. Next my eyelashes started getting thicker. My new lashes keep poking the opposite lid and I couldn't be happier. As for my actual hair itself, I am not sure I can say I am seeing a difference yet. My hair never breaks and I never have split ends, but I do shed a ton in the shower. This seemed to slow around the 3 week mark, but I do still shed more than I would like. However, I have been taking this only 5 weeks and I am hopeful that eventually my hair will thicken up so I can look at least like a normal person, lolMy mother has also been taking this, for only 3 weeks. She has (genetically I assume, as her mother was the same) very thin fine hair. Since she dyes her hair, her roots are very obvious, and the greys coming in are insanely smooth and beautiful. It seriously looks silver instead of grey, if that makes sense and she loves it!UPDATE 1/5/18Somewhere along the line since the summer, when I started taking this, my hair stopped falling out, a multitude of baby hairs are an inch long, and my hair might be growing faster, but its hard to tell. I did straighten my curly/wavy hair the other day and was surprised, and I have NEVER been pleasantly surprised by my hair. This is one of the few supplements I've ever taken that did what it was supposed to, leading me to believe I am not just experiencing some placebo effect. Also, for reference, I'm 31, my diet includes plenty of protein, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, I exercise and drink a lot of water. I ought to be reallllyy healthy for all the stuff I do and I finally feel and look truly good. I can't say it's all because of silica, lots of factors you can't control contribute to health, but I do think it helped a lot.

I am usually sceptical about the "success" one can expect with natural remedies and supplements, but also reluctant to turn to traditional medicine for the usual pill(s) to fix common ailments. The main reason why I purchased Hübner Silica gel was to (hopefully) relieve my increasingly painful morning stiffness and "start-up" problems with my joints. Lower back, hips, knees, even toes, all had resisted my past attempts at improving mobility.Here's what I tried so far: collagen hydrolysate, horsetail, nettle, devil's claw, alcaline foods, calcium, magnesium, vitamin D3, hardly any meat, greatly reduced intake of cheese and other dairy products. While all these efforts are good and valid, the effect on my joint pain was minimal at best.Of course I also exercise, walk, swim, ride the bicycle - still no major improvement.I was almost ready to just accept the fact that I am getting "old", and this is what it feels like. Then I read about the benefits colloidal silica, and decided to just give it a try. Just two days into the "experiment" my joint pain is noticeably reduced! Not gone, but a lot easier to bear. I am thrilled! From what I read I am also expecting to see other benefits for hair, skin, and nails - time will tell, and I'll keep you updated here.As for what others said about the "taste" or "texture" of this gel - I don't have a problem taking it straight, right off the spoon.It has no taste at all, and the texture is "funny" (sandy, or chalky describes it best) but not really a big deal.After one month of taking Hübner Silica Gel:-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Here's my first update - in short: this stuff really works!I noticed improvements all over my body. Morning stiffness and joint discomfort are greatly reduced, some days they're almost gone. My thinning eyebrows have started to fill in, especially on the outer ends. Receeding gums around the upper molars are starting to grow back, the gaps between enamel and gums are smaller. Nails are growing faster. Cellulite on my thighs is visibly improved. I will definitely keep eating my daily spoonful of this!