Silicolgel does not remove nutrients and "good bacteria". It binds and removes toxic matter (bacteria) which, under normal circumstances, shouldn't be present in the gastrointestinal tract. In a comprehensive study (King et al.,1956), it showed that digestive enzymes of the gastrointestinal tracts such as amylase, pancreas-lipase, trypsin, pepsin, etc. are not deactivated by the adsorption of silicic acid.
Yes, Silicolgel contains silicic acid which is a compound of the mineral substance silicon and oxygen in a colloidal (highly dispersable) and hydrated form. Silicon is the second most abundant element on Earth, after Oxygen. It is found in nature as silicon dioxide and in the hydrated or aqueous form as silicic acid.
The reason for the one hour gap is to avoid any chance of the Silicolgel particles interfering with the adsorption of any nutrients from food. So, there would be no risk to the effectiveness of Silicolgel, however a very slight risk that some nutrients from your meal may be bound, rather than absorbed into the body. So the longer the gap, the lesser the risk.
The Silicolgel particles remain in the gut for up to an hour. Please be assured that drinking will not wash away the particles. It is absolutely fine to leave eating longer than an hour, the one hour guidance is to avoid the very slight chance that the particles may interpret some of the food nutrients as toxins. This is unlikely, however the gap of an hour eliminates any chance of this happening. The same rule applies to the taking of medicines.
Silicolgel can help with IBS related constipation, when the constipation is caused by toxins in the gut. The silicolgel particles adsorb and remove toxins and irritants thus helping resolve the issue. Where the constipation is related to dehydration, however, taking Silicolgel is not always helpful. We always recommend those suffering from constipation to increase their water intake sufficiently if they decide to take Silicolgel.
Silicolgel treats and manages gastrointestinal symptoms. It works by adsorbing toxins, irritants and pathogens in the gut and removing these safely from the body. The effect is designed to work in the short term, however the removal of these irritants may have a long term effect in some users (very much depending in what the toxins are and why they are being produced in the body). Please rest assured that there is no rebound effect when you stop using Silicolgel.
Silicolgel is a certified Medical Device to treat the symptoms; heartburn, reflux, vomiting and the IBS symptoms: nausea, flatulence, stomach ache, bowel discomfort and diarrhoea. As such it has passed rigorous safety and quality tests for this purpose. There are also clinical studies and significant banks of literature evidence to support Silicolgel’s efficacy. Most importantly we sell over 200,000 bottles annually in the UK alone and have a strong following of loyal customers.
Silicolgel works by adsorbing toxins, irritants and pathogens in the gut and removing these safely from the body. The key ingredient, silicic acid is natural and there are no noted side effects from use.