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BioSil Hair Skin Nails Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Bio Minerals NV

Capsule Category: Single Vitamin And Mineral
Most serious interaction: Minor
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Minor

BioSil Hair Skin Nails is a dietary supplement by Bio Minerals NV with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for liver health and fatty liver, brain and memory support, prenatal nutrition and fetal development.Based on those ingredients, 16 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated minor. The ingredients most likely to interact are Choline. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of BioSil Hair Skin Nails by Bio Minerals NV

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 2 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

BioSil Hair Skin Nails has 2 active ingredients: choline and silicon. Choline is a nutrient your body uses for cell function and brain health.

Silicon is a mineral that may play a role in bone and connective tissue strength. The capsule also contains microcrystalline cellulose (a binder), purified water, and the capsule shell itself as inactive ingredients.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Skin, hair, and nail health.
  • We looked for evidence on: Aging skin, Androgenic alopecia, Hair loss, Nail brittleness, Skin elasticity.
  • The closest evidence on file: Silicon is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Aging skin (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Silicon is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Androgenic alopecia.

The evidence for these ingredients is mixed. Silicon shows possibly effective evidence for osteoporosis, though the data for its use in hair, skin, and nails is rated insufficient to draw firm conclusions.

Choline has insufficient evidence to support its use for athletic performance, cognitive decline, allergies, or Alzheimer's disease. Neither ingredient has strong proof behind the product's marketing claims for hair, skin, and nails.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Choline Silicon

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 2 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Choline is generally well tolerated in normal amounts, but high-dose supplements can cause fishy body odor, and doses above 9 grams daily have triggered nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and sweating. Silicon from food and typical supplements is generally well tolerated, though very high-dose or long-term safety isn't well studied.

For pregnancy, the safety data advises against silicon supplements—there isn't enough reliable information. Choline is rated likely safe in pregnancy, but use only prenatal or supplement doses as your doctor recommends.

While breastfeeding, choline needs are higher; use supplements only under professional guidance. Silicon safety while breastfeeding hasn't been established, so it's best avoided.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Choline Silicon

Meds to double-check

Minor interactions only
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Minor only

Only Minor-severity interactions are documented for these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Choline.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Minor.
  • For scale: 16 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before you take BioSil Hair Skin Nails, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you use atropine (Minor interaction with choline). No other medication interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check, but that's not a guarantee none exist—search your exact prescriptions on this page to be sure.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Only minor medication interactions are documented, and safety information is well characterized.

BioSil Hair Skin Nails may be worth considering if you're looking for a choline and silicon combination, though the evidence that either ingredient specifically improves hair, skin, or nails is thin. If you take atropine or any other prescription medication, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

Pregnant or breastfeeding people should discuss this product with their healthcare provider first.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 24, 2013.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about BioSil Hair Skin Nails, straight from the product label.

Brand Bio Minerals NV
Net contents 60 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 24, 2013
DSLD ID 19236
Product type Single Vitamin And Mineral
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for BioSil Hair Skin Nails by Bio Minerals NV, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
IngredientAmount% DV
Choline100 mg--
Silicon5 mg--

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, purified Water, Capsule Shell

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

(c) 2009 Bio Minerals NV

(TM) Clinical Facts Choline-Stabilized Orthosilicic Acid (ch-OSA(R)) Clinically Proven Dosage Clinically Proven for Skin 1 capsule, 2 times daily Clinically Proven for Hair 1 capsule, 2 times daily Clinically Proven for Nails 1 capsule, 2 times daily ch-OSA(R) has been tested in rigorous double-blind placebo controlled clinical trials for both efficacy and safety. The results are published in peer reviewed medical journals (see insert for details).

But it took BioSil’s landmark discovery of ch-OSA(R) to make it a reality. Its capacity to generate collagen with your own DNA fingerprint makes ch-OSA(R) the genuine breakthrough in collagen.

ch-OSA and BioSil are registered trademarks of Bio Minerals NV The ch-OSA logo and CLINICAL FACTS box are trademarks of Bio Minerals NV

ch-OSA(R) Advanced Collagen Generator

BioSil(R), with clinically proven ch-OSA(R), is specifically formulated to help nourish your body’s 3 beauty proteins and restore them to more youthful levels.

General Statements

MADE IN BELGIUM

Nourish Your Body’s 3 “Beauty Proteins”- Naturally! The condition of your skin, hair, and nails depends on three proteins: Collagen “plumps” skin, removing wrinkles and preventing them from forming. In addition, collagen is essential for strong, healthy bones and joints. Keratin is the protein that’s packed into your hair shaft. It gives your hair thickness, body, strength, and elasticity. Plus, keratin gives your nails strength and clarity. Elastin gives your skin its ability to stretch and “bounce back” preventing fine lines and wrinkles. With age, collagen, keratin and elastin decline.

The Breakthrough in Collagen! Collagen is essential for beautiful skin, hair and nails as well as healthy bones and joints. But starting at age 18, collagen diminishes 1% per year. By age 30, the signs become visible. For years, scientists searched for a method to give the human body the ability to regenerate its own collagen.

Clinically Tested U.S. Patent # 5,922,360, 3 Patents Pending

Reduces Fine Lines and Wrinkles Thickens and Strengthens Hair Strengthens Nails Promotes Healthy Bones and Joints

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

DIRECTIONS: Take one capsule, two times per day.

Precautions

Consult your healthcare professional prior to use if you have or suspect a medical condition, are taking prescription drugs, or are pregnant or lactating.

KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

Formulation

THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN SOY, DAIRY, EGG, CORN, WHEAT, GLUTEN, FISH/SHELLFISH, NUTS/TREE NUTS.

Storage

STORE AT 59-86(0)F (15-30(0)C). PROTECT FROM LIGHT AND MOISTURE.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Seals/Symbols

ORIGINAL ch-OSA FORMULA(TM)

V(TM) VEGETARIAN

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BioSil Hair Skin Nails by Bio Minerals NV label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in BioSil Hair Skin Nails by Bio Minerals NV

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Choline

Interacts with
16 drugs
100 mg per serving Form: ch-OSA

Choline is an essential nutrient your body needs for liver function, brain health, and nerve signaling, and many people get enough from foods like egg...

Choline monograph & interactions

Silicon

No known
interactions
5 mg per serving Form: Choline-stabilized Orthosilicic Acid

Silicon is a trace mineral found in the body and in foods like oats, barley, and certain fruits and vegetables, and it is popular in supplements for h...

Silicon monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Purified Water, Capsule Shell. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

BioSil Hair Skin Nails by Bio Minerals NV Drug Interactions

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16Drugs
16 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Choline 16

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in BioSil Hair Skin Nails with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Choline1 drug type · 16 drugs

Atropine

Theoretically, choline might decrease the effects of atropine in the brain.
Animal research shows that administering choline one hour before administering atropine can attenuate atropine-induced decreases in brain levels of acetylcholine. Theoretically, concomitant use of choline and atropine may decrease the effects of atropine.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for BioSil Hair Skin Nails, from the product label.

Bio Minerals NV

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Name
Bio Minerals NV
Street Address
Zenderstraat 12
City
Destelbergen
State
Belgium
ZipCode
B-9070
Phone Number
1-800-219-6117
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

BioSil Hair Skin Nails by Bio Minerals NV: Common Questions

Does BioSil Hair Skin Nails by Bio Minerals NV interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, BioSil Hair Skin Nails has a known interaction with 16 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
BioSil Hair Skin Nails contains 2 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Silicon supplements are not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding because there isn't enough safety data. Choline is likely safe in pregnancy at recommended doses, but only use what your doctor advises. While breastfeeding, choline needs go up, so use it only under professional guidance. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Will this actually help my hair, skin, and nails?
The evidence is thin. Silicon shows possibly effective data for bone health, but not specifically for hair, skin, or nails. Choline doesn't have solid evidence for any of these uses either. This product may not deliver the results the label suggests.
What side effects might I get from choline?
At normal doses, choline is well tolerated. High doses (above 9 grams daily) can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, sweating, and a fishy body odor. Most people won't hit those levels with a typical hair-skin-nails supplement, but it's worth knowing if you take extra choline from other sources.
Is silicon safe to take long-term?
Silicon from food and typical supplements is generally well tolerated, but the safety of long-term or high-dose supplementation hasn't been thoroughly studied. The serious risks listed in our data (silicosis, lung disease) apply only to occupational inhalation of crystalline dust, not oral supplements.
What is choline used for in this product?
Choline is a nutrient important for cell function and brain health. It's included in hair-skin-nails formulas because the body needs it for overall tissue health, but there's no strong evidence it specifically improves these tissues on its own.

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BioSil Hair Skin Nails's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

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The 33 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Choline 14 references
  1. Yates AA, Schlicker SA, Suitor CW. Dietary reference intakes: The new basis for recommendations for calcium and related nutrients, B vitamins, and choline. J Am Diet Assoc 1998;98:699-706. PubMed
  2. Cho E, Willett WC, Colditz GA, et al. Dietary choline and betaine and the risk of distal colorectal adenoma in women. J Natl Cancer Inst 2007;99:1224-31. PubMed
  3. Schmidt, C., Abicht, A., Krampfl, K., Voss, W., Stucka, R., Mildner, G., Petrova, S., Schara, U., Mortier, W., Bufler, J., Huebner, A., and Lochmuller, H. Congenital myasthenic syndrome due to a novel missense mutation in the gene encoding choline acetyl
  4. Tamminga, C., Smith, R. C., Chang, S., Haraszti, J. S., and Davis, J. M. Depression associated with oral choline. Lancet 10-23-1976;2(7991):905. PubMed
  5. Wood, J. L. and Allison, R. G. Effects of consumption of choline and lecithin on neurological and cardiovascular systems. Fed.Proc. 1982;41(14):3015-3021.
  6. Growdon, J. H. and Gelenberg, A. J. Choline and lecithin administration to patients with tardive dyskinesia. Trans.Am.Neurol.Assoc. 1978;103:95-99.
  7. Smith, C. M., Swash, M., Exton-Smith, A. N., Phillips, M. J., Overstall, P. W., Piper, M. E., and Bailey, M. R. Choline therapy in Alzheimer's disease. Lancet 8-5-1978;2(8084):318. PubMed
  8. Morrison, L. M. and W. F. Gonzales. Choline in coronary atherosclerosis. Amer.Heart J. 1950;39:729.
  9. Christie, J. G. Blackburn 1. M. Glen A. I. M. Zeisel S. Shering A. & Yates C. M. Effects of choline and lecithin on CSF choline levels and on cognitive functioning in patients with presenile dementia of the Alzheimer type. Nutrition and the brain 1979;5
  10. Sidhu N, Davies S, Nadarajah A, et al. Oral choline supplementation for postoperative pain. Br J Anaesth 2013;111(2):249-55. PubMed
  11. Wozniak JR, Fuglestad AJ, Eckerle JK, et al. Choline supplementation in children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders has high feasibility and tolerability. Nutr Res. 2013;33(11):897-904. PubMed
  12. Wozniak JR, Fuglestad AJ, Eckerle JK, et al. Choline supplementation in children with fetal alcohol disorders: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Am J Clin Nutr. 2015;102(5): 1113-25.
  13. Ross RG, Hunter SK, McCarthy L, et al. Perinatal choline effects on neonatal pathophysiology related to later schizophrenia risk. Am J Psychiatry. 2013;170(3):290-8. PubMed
  14. Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine. Choline. Dietary Reference Intakes: Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B-6, Vitamin B-12, Pantothenic Acid, Biotin, and Choline. Washington D.C.: National Academy Press; 1998:390-422.

See these in context on the Choline monograph →

Silicon 19 references
  1. Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine. Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Arsenic, Boron, Chromium, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Nickel, Silicon, Vanadium, and Zinc. Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 2002.
  2. Jugdaohsingh R, Anderson SH, Tucker KL, et al. Dietary silicon intake and absorption. Am J Clin Nutr 2002;75:887-93. PubMed
  3. Ichiyanagi O, Sasagawa I, Adachi Y, et al. Silica urolithiasis without magnesium trisilicate intake. Urol Int 1998;61:39-42. PubMed
  4. Levison DA, Crocker PR, Banim S, Wallace DM. Silica stones in the urinary bladder. Lancet 1982;1:704-5. PubMed
  5. Lee MH, Lee YH, Hsu TH, et al. Silica stone--development due to long time oral trisilicate intake. Scand J Urol Nephrol 1993;27:267-9. PubMed
  6. Cruz Guerra, N. A., Gomez Garcia, M. A., Lovaco, Castellano F., Saez Garrido, J. C., Garcia, Cuerpo E., and Escudero, Barrilero A. [Silica urolithiasis: report of a new case]. Actas Urol.Esp 2000;24(2):202-204.
  7. Merget, R., Bauer, T., Kupper, H. U., Philippou, S., Bauer, H. D., Breitstadt, R., and Bruening, T. Health hazards due to the inhalation of amorphous silica. Arch Toxicol. 2002;75(11-12):625-634. PubMed
  8. Khuder, S. A., Peshimam, A. Z., and Agraharam, S. Environmental risk factors for rheumatoid arthritis. Rev Environ Health 2002;17(4):307-315. PubMed
  9. McLaughlin, J. K., Chow, W. H., and Levy, L. S. Amorphous silica: a review of health effects from inhalation exposure with particular reference to cancer. J Toxicol.Environ Health 4-25-1997;50(6):553-566. DOI
  10. Pelucchi, C., Pira, E., Piolatto, G., Coggiola, M., Carta, P., and La, Vecchia C. Occupational silica exposure and lung cancer risk: a review of epidemiological studies 1996-2005. Ann.Oncol. 2006;17(7):1039-1050. PubMed
  11. Gillissen, A., Gessner, C., Hammerschmidt, S., Hoheisel, G., and Wirtz, H. [Health significance of inhaled particles]. Dtsch.Med Wochenschr. 3-24-2006;131(12):639-644.
  12. Hu, J. F., Qu, H., and Wang, J. Z. [Meta analysis for relationship between exposure of free silicon dioxide and lung tumor]. Zhonghua Lao.Dong.Wei Sheng Zhi.Ye.Bing.Za Zhi. 2006;24(7):415-417.
  13. Jugdaohsingh, R. Silicon and bone health. J Nutr Health Aging 2007;11(2):99-110.
  14. Lacasse, Y., Martin, S., Gagne, D., and Lakhal, L. Dose-response meta-analysis of silica and lung cancer. Cancer Causes Control 2009;20(6):925-933. PubMed
  15. McCormic, Z. D., Khuder, S. S., Aryal, B. K., Ames, A. L., and Khuder, S. A. Occupational silica exposure as a risk factor for scleroderma: a meta-analysis. Int Arch Occup.Environ Health 2010;83(7):763-769. PubMed
  16. Haddad, F. S. and Kouyoumdjian, A. Silica stones in humans. Urol.Int 1986;41(1):70-76. PubMed
  17. Tervaert, J. W., Stegeman, C. A., and Kallenberg, C. G. Silicon exposure and vasculitis. Curr Opin.Rheumatol 1998;10(1):12-17. PubMed
  18. Steenland, K. and Stayner, L. Silica, asbestos, man-made mineral fibers, and cancer. Cancer Causes Control 1997;8(3):491-503. PubMed
  19. Boqué N, Valls RM, Pedret A, Puiggrós F, Arola L, Solà R. Relative absorption of silicon from different formulations of dietary supplements: a pilot randomized, double-blind, crossover post-prandial study. Sci Rep 2021;11(1):16479. PubMed

See these in context on the Silicon monograph →

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