Silicon Dioxide Side Effects

Silicon Dioxide, CAS number 7631-86-9, E number E551, used as food antioxidants. Silicon Dioxide is accepted as safe food antioxidant in many food products. Silicon Dioxide is a common chemical compound manufactured through mining and purification of the resulting mineral, available as White powder.

General Side Effects

In rare case, ingustion of silicon-containing antacids for long periods of time can cause Kidney stones in specific groups of individuals.

Suggested Dosage

As Silicon Dioxide is widely known as safe, there is no limit on dosage of intake. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Silicon Dioxide for long period.
* ADI: Acceptable Daily Intake
* MTDI: maximum tolerable daily intake
* Data source: JECFA Database of WHO

Special Groups Precaution

Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that Silicon Dioxide could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Silicon Dioxide in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Silicon Dioxide for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.

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