Different to most other silica supplements qsilica colloidal silica gel contains microscopic particles of suspended mineral silica highly dispersed in water so as to form a natural gel qsilica is a convenient form of mineral silica mineral silica is important for the health of connective tissue skin hair nails and joint cartilage silica also plays a key role in the production of collagen in the skin qsilica can also help to support and maintain strong bones and teeth by playing a role